Democrats Push Campaign Limits Amid Partisan Clash
House Democrats on the House Administration Committee advance a party line bill to cut campaign spending for House candidates from 50 000 to 15 000 and tighten PAC contributions while arguing for curbs on excess spending. The measure faces Republican opposition and potential Senate filibuster as an assertion of power in a politically tense mid term cycle.
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Getting Their Attention on Oil and Deficits
The piece argues Americans must mobilize public opinion to push government action on rising oil prices and persistent trade deficits. It warns that global perceptions of U.S. energy demand and balance of payments will force costly consequences unless citizens demand accountability from their representatives. It questions whether another oil boycott or economic shock is needed to awaken the nation.
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Copper dollar proposal aims at lower cost coinage
Treasury plans a copper dominated one dollar coin costing two to three cents to produce and lasting fifteen years, potentially restoring intrinsic value amid inflation fears. Critics warn price pressure from vending machines, but the real concern is federal deficits and currency value tomorrow. Matthew 25 21 RSV.
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Sugar ads on children's TV debate Big Brother censorship
Washington columnist argues FTC sugar advertising ban on child directed TV could be Big Brother overreach while noting cookies Milky Way ads influence kids and urging cautious action. He suggests parental controls and questions editorialists claims, while entertaining the notion that Big Brother might be needed to protect children’s teeth.
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Washington
George Orwell
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Middletown News Journal Subscriptions and Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription options with prices for home delivery by carrier and motor route, and mail rates for U.S. and outside U.S. prepaid in advance. Rates include 20c weekdays, 35c Sunday, 90c weekly for carrier, 25c Sunday, 15c daily motor route, 30c Sunday, and $38 yearly U.S. mail, $46 outside U.S. per year.
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The Joy of Books and How to Enjoy Them
A brief essay comparing three “joy” titles The Joy of Cooking The Joy of Sex and The Joy of Sports as influential middle class how to manuals. It notes Joy of Cooking broadened tastes in the 1960s, contrasts Fanny Farmer, Julia Child and Toklas, and frames Dr Alex Comforts work as a gourmet guide to love making. The Joy of Sports is described as philosophical yet practical, linking sports to culture and class. The piece concludes with a view that enjoying the world well is a noble aim.
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Irma Rombauer
Marion R. Becker
Alex Comfort
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Philospher
Michael Novak
Fanny Farmer
Julia Child
Alice B. Toklas
Eustace Chesser
Dr. Comfort
Novak
Dante
Edna Millay
Voluntary curtailments help stretch coal supply letter
Frank Neal of Cincinnati Gas & Electric explains during the coal strike that coal availability and prices are strained. By buying power from other utilities, maximizing fuel oil generating capacity, and voluntary customer conservation, CG&E extends its coal supply by about 21 days, delaying mandatory curtailments and potential layoffs.
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