30 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1976
Page
1
Rural areas see net 350000 people annually moving from cities while metropolitan growth shifts to the South and West. Census data show 155 million in metros and 56 million outside them in 1974, with exodus totaling 1.7 million from the 15 largest areas 1970 to 1974.
The article argues that literacy prevents lifelong struggle and blames the look say method for many illiterate adults and students. It advocates phonics and a comprehensive vocational education system from grade school through high school to curb youth crime and unemployment.
Washington analysis notes the 1976 state legislative races may shrink GOP control to a handful of chambers. It cites 18 of 99 as currently GOP or tied, with losses likely in Indiana Colorado and Wyoming and several others possible, while only seven remain safe in Vermont Maine Kansas North Dakota and Idaho.
The piece explains hay fever is usually caused by ragweed and mold spores rather than hay or fever itself. It notes mold spores peak with damp conditions and autumn rains, lists many practical precautions, and ends with two options if precautions fail: see a doctor or escape to a South Pacific island where coconuts may trigger allergies.
After years of debate Congress nears agreement on stricter controls for toxic chemicals. The bill, influenced by concerns over Kepone incidents, PCBs in the Hudson River, and Red Dye No 2, aims to tighten oversight of some 1000 annual new chemicals.
The column recalls past events from August 30 across 1926 1946 and 1956. It notes air mail flyer Charles P. Nelson delivering anti-toxin in two hours ten minutes from Chicago to St Louis, the Paris peace mood before World War III, and the opening of the Pontchartrain Causeway linking Jefferson and St Tammany parishes in Louisiana at a cost of 57 million dollars over 23.8 miles.
The piece critiques Democratic rhetoric about past presidents, arguing Calvin Coolidge presided during a period of budget cuts, falling national debt, tax cuts, falling prices, low unemployment, rising wages, and a surge in autos and radio sales. It cites Mencken on Coolidge’s restrained demeanor and questions current expectations of presidential leadership.
Publication information for the Monroe News Star lists its afternoon schedule except weekends, corporate offices in Monroe Louisiana, executive officers and directors, postal and circulation notes, Associated Press membership, and advertising representation. It includes the paper’s motto emphasizing impartiality and nonpartisanship.
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