Odious Pill Pushers and the Drug Industry Critique
Senator Gaylord Nelson leads a detailed inquiry into the pharmaceutical and patent medicine industries since 1967. The subcommittee exposes overuse and advertising driven prescribing, inelastic demand, and the shift of demand via new disease labels, warning that physicians may rely on ads over journals.
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Sen
Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
Nelson
Senate
Subcommittee
Ben Gordon
Journal of the American Medical Assa
Pigskins Flying as 1971 Football Season Arrives
The essay surveys the 1971 NFL season kickoff noting the Colts Cowboys 1970 finale, sports TV’s growing role, and fans awaiting game-day rituals. It mocks overanalysis while celebrating the allure of big plays, star quarterbacks, and season-long coverage across networks.
UCLA Professor Turns Manure and Glass into Foamed Ceramic Material
UCLA Saginetine professor John D. Mackenzie creates a porous ceramic-like foam from cow dung and glass bottles. The process mixes 5-10 percent dung with 90-95 percent powdered glass to form an insulating, water tight, paintable material. The team aims to tackle waste disposal in California while producing a low cost building product.
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UCLA
Mackenzie
O.K
Timely Quotes Reflect Cynicism on Politics and Society
The speaker voices growing distrust in political systems and mayoral leadership, warning that cities have been stripped of value. He quips that even Felix the Cat could harness a following for mayor, illustrating the perceived decay and public cynicism.
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Felix the Cat
John A. Williams
King
Hughes Papers Outline Plan to Aid Nixon in 1968 Campaign
Private papers of Howard Hughes reveal a covert strategy to back Richard Nixon in 1968. Maheu allegedly funneled funds from Hughes ventures to Nixon associates while promising secret, unlimited support for Humphrey. Hughes also eyed grooming Gov. Paul Laxalt for the White House.
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Las Vegas
Bilionaire
Howard Hughes
Nevada
Hughes
Robert Maheu
Richard Nixon
Maheu
Siler
Nixon
Richard Danner
Bebe Rebozo
Hubert Humphrey
White House
Humphrey
Hughe
Leutenants
Larry O'Brien
O'Brien
Robert
Nixon Hughes
Paul Laxalt
Laxalt
Danner
Sands Hotel
Rebozo
Bob
Lyndon) Johnson
H.H.H
Humphrey Helps
V.P
Washington
Johnson
Humphries
A.E.C
Humphries.” Humphrey
Nixon economic talk highlights inflation and export concerns
President Nixon outlined that two million jobs were lost with Vietnam war cuts and warned against wage and price controls. He criticized the steel settlement, noted global competition, and discussed September meetings on productivity and international policy while signaling no decisive economic moves until Congress acts. The piece also reports on Hughes era influence through Maheu and Danner in Nevada politics and Nixon connections.
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David Lawrence
Nixon
Vietnam
America
Paris
Middle East
United States
Letters To The Editor Urges Understanding
The writer condemns elected officials for racial problems and recounts a police encounter with black residents on South Market Street. He urges white readers to attend NAACP meetings and supports electing Black leaders to city and county positions for real solutions. He signs Jim McIntyre from Mt. Airy Md.
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Human Relations Commission
South Market Street
South
Patrick Streets
All Saints
South Market
Main
NAACP
Asbury Methodist Church
Court
All Saints Streets
Jim McIntyre
Mt. Airy
Nie Hustlers Triumphs and Rain Delays Mark Frederick Week
The Nie Hustlers boast 21 wins and 16 losses at home while two Frederick games were postponed due to rain. WS marks the 29th Year of Rood College’s establishment as enrollment hits a record, with strict admission. Charles E Moylan wins $5 first prize in the My First Love Affair essay contest. Mrs Roberta Hendrickson and Grace Pettingall take second and third. Invitations go to 45 local fire companies for Friday’s parade and Frederick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association banquet.
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NIE Hustlers
Frederick
Rood College
Charles E. Moylan
Roberta Hendrickson
Elm Street
Grace Pettingall
North Market Street
Frederick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
All Playground Rhythm Bands to perform at Baker Park shell
The Recreation Commission announces a concert by the All-Playground Rhythm Bands on August 10 at the Baker Park Band Shell. The event is sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Frederick. The mountain theater presents Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin, a hit in New York and Hollywood now attracting audiences locally.
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Curt
Otto Graham
Gale Sayers
John Unitas
Vince Lombardi
The
Wall Street Journal
Journal
the Recreation Commission
All - Playground
Baker Park
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Frederick
Garson Kanin
New York
Judy Holliday
Mountain Theater
Hollywood
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Hough
Congress
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General Electric Co
Truman
George W. Wenner JR
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