FTC Targets Comic Book Ads in New Regulation Push
Washington report on the Federal Trade Commission's planned study of comic book advertising seeks input from consumers and advertisers about pricing disclosures, product performance, and use of characters to sell goods. The investigation may lead to new rules, penalties, or bans, with revenues in the tens of millions and millions of young readers involved.
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Siebenthaler Sr Becomes President With Richardson as Manager
W A Siebenthaler Sr is named president while Elwood Richardson serves as business manager and Frank R Myers continues as publisher and general manager. The announcement outlines leadership roles and trims the executive team for the publication.
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Frank R. Myers
Inflation not myth in Carter inflation forecast
President Carter argues inflation stems from private sector dynamics and urges restraint while Congress is blamed for slow action. He notes wage price rises persist through early 1978 amid energy policy gaps and a weak dollar. His modest pay cap and voluntary restraints face tough odds in curbing inflation.
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
Carter
Congress
End of the WAC as Brig Gen Mary Clarke steps down
Brig. Gen. Mary Clarke resigns as head of the Women's Army Corps signaling the planned end of the WAC by next year. The article recalls WAC service from Cairo to Berlin, notes women’s evolving roles in the Army, and cites projected growth of women in uniform.
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Mary Clarke
Women's Army Corps
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Cairo
Manila
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Berlin
Clarke
Wallet Thefts At Busy Intersection Shake Elderly Man
In broad daylight on a busy intersection corner two assailants grabbed an elderly man’s wallet after a quick scuffle. The incident left the victim injured and lying on the sidewalk as bystanders watched. Police seek witnesses and security footage to identify the suspects and recover the stolen items.
Dennis The Menace Crowd Fails See Attack At Amalgamated Paper Co
A noon crowd at the Amalgamated Paper Co district avoids eye contact as a cop asks witnesses about a brutal incident. Some speculate the old man’s past deeds justified the assault while others simply return to work, pretending nothing happened.
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Nuttin
Amalgamated Paper = Co
Brzezinski trip on inauguration day fuels Taiwan row
The Carter administration faces backlash over Zbigniew Brzezinski planning a May 20 visit to Peking the same day as Chiang Ching-kuo's Taiwan inauguration. Critics call it an insult to Taipei and warn it undermines U.S. credibility, pressuring more than a dozen senators led by Robert Byrd to join.
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Western Pacific
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Taiwan
Chiang Ching-kuo
Washington
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U.S
Taipei
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Brzezinski
Japan Society
U.s.-China
Robert Byrd
Free World
Middletown Ohio Subscription Rates Listed
The Journal published daily by the News Journal, Inc. lists subscription rates. Home delivery by carrier costs 90 cents Monday through Saturday and 25 cents Sunday. Motor route 15 cents daily and 30 cents Sunday per calendar month. Mailing in the U.S.A. 38 dollars yearly, 46 dollars outside the U.S.A. All motor route and mail subscriptions payable in advance.
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A Very Fine Evening By Middletown SPEBSQSA Chapter
Readers praise the Middletown SPEBSQSA chapter for a May 13 Finkelman Auditorium show featuring the New Razor's Edge Chorus and fellow performers. The letter urges locals to attend next spring to support the group and enjoy a quality performance.
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Spebsqsa
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