Vote Buying and Budget Cuts Sparked by Washington Choices
The article reports Rep. Larry Winn railing against an Army Corps of Engineers cut from 18 million to 12.2 million, avoiding recreational reservoir projects in Kansas while favoring Georgia and Minnesota. It notes a 1.7 billion revenue sharing cut, harming Kansas cities, with Chicago and New York City allocations highlighting political favoritism influencing federal dollars.
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Georgia
Minnesota
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Chicago
Kennedy
New York City
Distaste for Carter Reagan Vote Shapes 1976 Race
An Eastern poll shows high voter dissatisfaction with Carter versus Reagan as the main option. Independent candidate John Anderson gains unexpected support, relying on small contributions from many voters as party funding shifts. Whether he can sustain a campaign depends on donor willingness and growing distaste for the two‑party choice.
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Reagan
Johnn’ Anderson
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A Conservative View on Budget Waste by Kilpatrick
James Kilpatrick rails at federal waste in budgets, citing Proxmire’s book and concrete examples. He notes misused funds from a $222000 highway survey and pricey perks for senior officials, urging frugality in public disbursements.
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James J. Kilpatrick
Washington
Jimmy Carter
House
Senate
General Accounting Office
America
Wisconsin
William Proxmire
Federal Highway Administration
Height and Hormones Do Not Create More Growth
A young man asks if testosterone shots will increase height. Experts say height set by genetics and bone growth. by 18 growth plates often fuse, so hormones won’t add height and may cause liver harm. Seek medical guidance for deficiencies only.
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Donahue
Speak Up America aims to give the little guy a voice
NBC producer George Schlatter previews Speak Up America a follow up to Real People focusing on gripes of ordinary viewers. The piece targets oil company profits and gas costs, drawing polarized reactions from “little guys” and critics. Schlatter defends challenges to NBC officials while noting television’s need for novelty. The satire ends with a Biblical prayer and a call to gratitude.
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Andy Warhol
George Schlatter
Schlatter
NBC
Speak Up
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Shell
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ABC
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