Editorial Retirement At 68 Sparks Social Security Debate
An editorial discusses talk of delaying Social Security benefits to age 68 amid rising inflation. It argues extending contributions raises fund income while lowering outgo, but warns seniors’ longer participation could limit jobs for younger workers and reflects on past shifts in 65 as the retirement benchmark.
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Johnson County thrift closes stirring investor worries
A Johnson County savings and loan was ordered closed by court, leaving about 11,000 investors in limbo. The Kansas Savings and Loan League calls it an isolated case not affecting other depositors, noting federal insurance or plans to insure. Local savers are urged to seek FSLIC protection as a sign of coverage.
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Johnson County
Kansas Savings and Loan League
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Private Eye Tries To Replace Bogart
TV producer Andrew J. Fenady published The Man With Bogart's Face a valentine to classic detectives. The 1970s set tale features a man who surgically becomes Bogart, adopts Sam Marlow, and enters private eye work with a busty secretary named Duchess. Fenady plans a CBS movie The Hostage Heart and seeks a sequel from Henry Regnery Co.
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LOS Angeles
Andrew J. Fenady
Duchess
Sam Marlow
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TV Tonight Tonight’s Variety of Classic Shows and Films
TV Tonight lists Donny and Marie with Roy Clark Ruth Bugal and Jimmy Osmond. Also sections on Grizzly Adams Good Times Rockin in the U S A Nova Sharkey Baretta and the CBS Wednesday Night Movie The Deadly Tracker with Harris and Taylor.
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Roy Clark
Ruth Bugal
Jimmy Osmond
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Nakuma
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Rockin
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Baretta
Sharkey
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Richard Harris
Rod Taylor
Circle Repertory, The Mound Builders on Stage Tonight
Circle Repertory Company in New York presents Lanford Wilsons The Mound Builders set around an archaeological dig with adultery murder and a clash between past and present. Also featuring Lord Love A Duck a 1968 Roddy McDowall film and a lineup including The Kallikaks premiere You Auto Buy Now and Charlies Angels Dirty Business in a mixed theatre and TV schedule.
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America
New York City
Circle Repertory Company
Lanford Wilson
Roddy McDowall
Tuesday Weld
Svengall
J.T. Kallikak
David Huddleston
Edie McClurg
Bonnie Ebsen
Charlie's. Angels
Sabrina
Jill
Kelly
George Armstrong Custer
Douglas C. Donen
Brewer and Shipley
Carl Sandburg
Phyllia McGinley
Anne Bradstreet
Edgar Lee Masters
Groucho
Rockies
Diana Dors
Andrea Marcovice
Johnny Carson
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Gregory Aand
George Gobel
Modigi
Martin Balsam
Donna Mills
Chuck Gonnara
Fernwood
High Blood Pressure and Lifelong Medication Question
A reader asks if diagnosed hypertension requires lifelong medication and how to ensure control without symptoms. Dr Thosteson explains that controlled high blood pressure can persist if underlying factors like overweight and salt intake aren’t managed, and medication may be reduced later with medical guidance. He cautions against stopping therapy and notes low symptom awareness makes regular monitoring essential. The piece also includes brief patient questions on adolescence, lab testing, and eye care, with concise medical guidance.
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Chicago
Thosteson
Interest Big In Market
AP analysis reports that the National Association of Investment Clubs tested five portfolios from 1974 to 1979, arguing Fed policy would benefit markets. By July gains ranged from 78.7 to 199.8 percent, with smaller firms like Kaneb Services and Trinity Industries included alongside Coca Cola, Mobil, and IBM. Institutions often rely on a herd, while NAIC members emphasized independent judgment and selecting growth leaders.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
National Association of Investment Clubs
Federal Reserve
Fed
Association
Thomas O'Hara
NAIC
Coca-Cola
Mobil Corp
IBM
Kaneb Services
Trinity Industries
Pako
Moog
O'Hara
Wheat and Sugar Holding Policy Debates Weigh Farm Aid
Washington tries to resolve how far the federal government should aid wheat and sugar growers after a financial slump. House chair Foley aims to conclude wheat talks soon as Dole remains unsure about final readiness. Sugar policy remains unsettled amid lobbying for a two year price support plan opposed by Carter. More than $1 billion in federal spending is at stake along with foreign trade implications. Talks center on feedgrain supports and the Sept. 30 program expirations.
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Brian B. King
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
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