Mass Transit Aims for Low Cost Proposals and Duke Uni Project
Government and business experts urge fast action on mass transit to curb oil dependence and pollution. The Urban Mass Transportation Administration will fund up to 80 percent of three demonstration projects worth 20 to 50 million dollars each. Otis Elevator Company proposes Automated Guideway Transit minicars at Duke University, and Boring and Rohr intend to bid, signaling broad interest in innovative city transport solutions.
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Urban Mass Transportation Administration
U. S. Department
Duke University
Otis Elevator Co
Boring
Rohr
Carpet sweeper turns 100 as Bissell marks centenary
The hand propelled carpet sweeper, among the first mass marketed home appliances, is 100 years old this month. Melville R. Bissell of Grand Rapids patented the revolving broom in 1876, and the company’s centennial is tied to its 60 millionth sale. After his 1888 death, widow Anna led the firm as chairwoman until 1934.
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America
Melville R. Bissell
Grand Rapids, Mich
Bissell
Anna
Diabetics and Alcohol Risks and Narcolepsy Query
Readers discuss diabetes alcohol effects including liver function and sugar regulation. A narcolepsy case prompts Dr Lamb’s guidance on causes progression symptoms treatments and safety.
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DR. Lamb
Reader
Rates and notices in The Palladium Times Oswego header
The Palladium Times announces delivery and mail rates for Oswego and surrounding areas including yearly and six month prices for home delivery and mail subscriptions. It notes holiday weeks do not reduce the 90 cent weekly home rate and requests advertisers report errors promptly.
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Oswego
N.Y
Oswego N.Y
Oswego Palladium
Oswego Times
Clark Morrison
Wayne
Northern Coyage Co
U.S
Reforms Bring New Campaign Finance Rules and Funding Shifts
The piece argues Watergate reforms curb big donors and corporate bags, reshaping money in politics. It notes National Committees may spend tens of millions, Treasury subsidies, and differing donor responses as parties adapt to fundraising limits. John Connally warns Democrats over spreading effort. Strauss may push another Carter telethon to ease debt.
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Freseury
Treasury
Ford Corpora Board of Directors
Ford
U.S. Steel
H Health
Republican National Committee
Democratic National Committee
John Connally
Great Britain
Robert Strauss
Jimmy Carter
Fitzsimmons Faces Teamsters Tensions as Reform Push Surfaces
A 200-page reform report accuses Teamsters officials of corruption and autocratic power, calling for federal investigation into union books. Despite the turmoil, Frank Fitzsimmons is expected to win another five-year term at the Las Vegas convention, with Hoffa’s status lingering in the background.
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LENS
Jimmy Hota
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Toene
Frank Fitzsimmons
Teamsters
Areaton
George Dof
America
Aflcl
United Automobile Workers
Fitzsimmons
Richard Nixon
Rtment
T O
Union
Las Vegas
Hoffa
Ray Schoessling
Chicago
Louis Peick
Detroit
Investigaons
Department of Age
America’s Funnybone and the enduring wit of early America
A historical essay traces American humor from Puritan satirists like Nathaniel Ward to early figures such as Col. William Byrd and Nathaniel Ames. It notes enduring witty quotes from Franklin Twain Rogers and Lincoln, and how jokes reflect national character through centuries. Frank Stilley comments on humor’s role for the Bicentennial Administration.
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America
Nathaniel Ward
Awam
Ipswich
Mass
England
Ward
Col
William Byrd
Virginia
Virginia Council
Richmond
Petersburg
Byrd
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Nathaniel Ames
New
New England
Boston
Ben Franklin
Mark Twain
Will Rogers
Carrie
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Illinois
Plymouth Rock
Frank Stilley
Humor in the Revolution What People Say
Oswego high school students share views on driver education cuts. They praise restored funding for Fall 1976 and stress lessons in skid control, panic stops, and road safety learned through in class and Syracuse trips. They argue broader access could save lives and reduce tragic road losses.
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Janter
Oswego High School
Bac
Syracuse
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