Keynesian echoes in Nixon and Ford policy shifts
The piece argues that Nixon and Ford flirted with Keynesianism through large federal spending for public service jobs. It critiques such make work programs as inefficient and inflationary, citing historical data from the 1930s and warnings about debt, wage impacts, and reduced private investment. It references Friedman Hazlitt and labor leaders Meany Lewis as context.
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Richard Nixon
Ford
Europe
Milton Friedman
Henry Hazlitt
Jerry Ford
Health plan clash looms as Kennedy push faces budget strain
In a period of inflation and recession the push for national health insurance faces strong opposition from President Ford and budget concerns. Labor leaders led by Leonid Woodcock back a plan to fund with $12 billion in taxes plus $12 billion payroll taxes, totaling a $76 billion health program when added to Medicare and Medicaid. Critics cite already broad coverage, budget risks, and limited need for federal insurance amid economic hardship.
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Ford
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
James C. Corman
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House
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto Workers
Woodcock
Corman-Labor Health Plan
Congress
Sen. Kennedy
Rep. Corman
The Great Vitamin Flap and FDA Regulation Proposals
The 1975 discussion centers on FDA plans from 1973 to tighten therapeutic claims for vitamins, require high dose labels as drugs, and curb vitamin hype sparked by Linus Pauling. Public attention focused on Vitamin C and cold prevention claims, with 60 mg sufficing per FDA guidance.
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Copley News Service
Washington
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Linus Pauling
Connie's Rules of Reportage and Cancer Debate
Connie C Considers journalism ethics and perseverance while noting Ryan's Rules of Reportage. Cancer battles, apricot pit cures, and a mega vitamin boom trigger FDA warnings and a 350 million dollar industry backlash as California groups push back in Congress.
Dennis Menace Health Federation opposes FDA diet rules
The group argues for freedom of choice in diet amid a wave of Congressional activity. A majority in both houses introduced bills to curb FDA vitamin regulations unless proven harmful, targeting vitamins A and D. Stormy Capitol hearings occurred but action stalled in the 93rd Congress. reintroduction is anticipated in the 94th.
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FDA
Congress
National
Health Federation
Washington
Capitol Hill
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal, Inc. lists subscription options with prices for home delivery, motor route, and mail. Rates include 72c Monday to Saturday, 23c Sunday, 95c weekly, and annual mail at 38 inside the U.S. 46 internationally. motor route 13 1/2c daily and 24c Sunday. founded 1857.
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S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Parents oppose nongraded report cards for Preble Shawnee
A group of Preble Shawnee School District parents and taxpayers circulate petitions against implementing nongraded report cards in elementary schools. They fear loss of incentive and transparency, noting past district adoption and citing Franklin, Ohio as an example. They urge attendance at board meetings and provide contact names for signatures.
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Preble Shawnee
Franklin
Middletown Charities Bring 500 Christmas Gifts to Hospital
Citizens of Middletown donated over 500 presents to Longview State Hospital in Cincinnati this December. The drive was organized and carried out by Bertha Boxwell, whose tireless dedication supported mentally ill patients and brightened Christmas for many.
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Middletown
Longview State Hospital
Cincinnati
Longview
Bertha Boxwell
Letter to the thief over stolen stereo after husband’s death
A widow, Mrs. Bob Patterson, writes from 208 N. Leibee St about a home burglary on January 9 that took the stereo beloved by her late husband Bob Patterson. She asks the thief to understand the hurt of losing memories and hopes the note reaches them.
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Bob Patterson
Bob
N. Leibee St
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