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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1975
Page
4
An editorial reflects on 1975 with unrest abroad and lingering domestic economic strain, noting unemployment above 8 percent but easing inflation. It previews a cautious optimism for 1976 tied to elections and a more stable international scene.
The piece recalls J Edgar Hoover’s alleged trash raids and a 1971 collection funding a garbage crusher to thwart leaks. It notes Hoover’s private tastes, his gifts to Tolson, and warnings from Clarence Kelley. It also covers a Federal Energy Administration nuclear study arguing against a future nuclear build to 1985 and its impact on coal and oil.
On December 31 1879 Thomas Edison first demonstrated practical electric light at Menlo Park New Jersey. Other events include Henry Laurens released from the Tower of London in 1781 West Virginia statehood in 1862 Ellis Island immigration depot opened in 1890 and Truman declaring WWII ended in 1946 The Marshall Plan expired in 1951 and five years ago the Soviet Union commuted two Jewish death sentences for an attempted hijacking.
John Chamberlain argues optimism for 1976 amid inventories and rising auto sales but doubts deep political and cultural renewal. Milton Friedman critiques myths about capitalism, federal policy, and government services, challenging attitudes toward education social security and the free lunch myth.
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