Leisure and violence feared as leisure era begins
In New York a debate on rising leisure warns of boredom driving violence. Psychologists like Erich Fromm and Patsy Edwards in Los Angeles cite institutional strain, lifestyle overload, and social pressure. A Southern California study predicts mass idleness if work shrinks, urging leisure counseling and structured programs to prevent upheaval.
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Califano Pushes War on Smoking Faces Legislative Pushback
Health Secretary Joseph Califano expands tobacco research and urges editors to stress that smoking maims and kills. He creates an Office on Smoking and Health with 23 million dollars while a 76 million dollar tobacco subsidy continues. Critics say his actions lack proper legislative authorization and clash with government policy.
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Joseph Califano
Califano
Joe Califano
Battered wives and the duty of the police
A police perspective on domestic violence, recounting cases where battered wives shield abusers despite injuries. The narrator notes repeated violence, reluctance to press charges, and a pattern of excuses like drinking or it being a one time incident, illustrating challenges in stopping abuse.
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America
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The paper lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, home delivery and motor route specifics, and mail subscription costs. Rates include 20c daily at newsstands, 35c Sunday, 90c weekly home delivery, 25c Sunday, motor route 15c daily, 30c Sunday, $4.80 four weeks, and $38 yearly by mail in the U S or $46 outside. Payments are due in advance.
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Work ethic erosion shifts jobless picture to six percent
John Pinkerman argues that the 4 percent unemployment figure is outdated as welfare incentives and fraud distort labor data. He cites examples from New England apple pickers to California welfare cases, urging raising the unemployable rate to 6 percent to reflect reluctance to work and misuse of aid while noting the national decline in the work ethic.
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Muriel Buckles
Minnesota
Buckles
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Carter pledges closer White House party alliance
President Carter told the Democratic National Committee that the White House will work more closely with the party this year. He admitted past gaps in support and cited upcoming votes on the Panama Canal treaty energy program tax cuts and urban reform. Vice President Mondale tours the country urging unity as party leaders seek effective cooperation.
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