Debating FDA controls and food bans across decades
This columnist recalls FDA actions limiting thalidomide, swordfish, and cyclamates, arguing that definitions of alcoholism and safety rules often misfire. He cites Barron’s 9 29 75 analysis showing Cyclamate banning possibly fueled by sugar interests and questions regulator-driven science.
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Joe Jim Mills Managing Editor Thursday Oct 16 1975
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Lockheed Kickbacks and the Concorde Debate
The piece contrasts US stance on Concorde entering transatlantic service with environmental concerns, arguing minor noise impact but urging openness to over-water flights. It reports Lockheed admitting over $22 million in secret payments abroad to win orders, linking it to past taxpayer-backed support and calling the payments bribes rather than legitimate profit.
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Readers argue over busing in school integration debate
Mrs. Pat Tibbs rebutts Jeffrey St. John and David Armor on busing, court rulings, and redistricting while defending limited integration and improved reasoning in students. She calls for honest discussion of de jure segregation and integration without name calling, noting Middletown tax support for busing and her preference for balanced exposure.
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Campaign rhetoric risks widening the 1976 political divide
In a critique of George McGovern and Birch Bayh, the piece denounces ad hominem attacks and sensational metaphors used in the 1976 campaign. It argues such rhetoric undermines substantive debate on welfare, New York City finance, and federal power, urging clearer, principled discourse.
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It's time to slice the budget
The column urges Congress to back President Ford's plan for a combined 28 billion tax cut and 28 billion in spending cuts. It argues defense spending can be reduced and that Democrats should propose shared cuts rather than oppose the idea, urging action now.
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