Puffery and truth in advertising in the Nader era
The essay argues for FTC action to require documentation for claims like weight loss pills and long lasting tires, praising Ralph Nader while warning that distinguishing puffery from falsehood is hard. It questions government limits, noting adults vary in perception and urging cautious regulation.
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Ralph Nader
Center For Study of Responsive Law
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Nader
Beer Standards Clash in European Economic Community
The EEC weighs standardizing beer amid rival methods. Germany favors barley based brewing and dominance in two thirds of regional output, while other members push cheaper maize based beers with enzyme use. A proposal would allow non German beers to be sold across the Community with a label noting the different method.
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Europe
European Economic Community
EEC
Health Q and Answer Column Offers Diet Tips
A health Q and A column discusses handling diabetes with diet guidance and safe home air practices for children. It covers using fig plasters, artificial sweeteners, milk intake limits, calcium needs, and emergency delivery tips with short expert responses.
Lowering Voting Age Could Energize Youth in Local Affairs
David Lawrence discusses the 18 to 20 year olds gaining federal voting rights and the potential impact on national elections. He questions whether more voters will be informed and active, noting state control over local eligibility and the 1968 voter turnout context.
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David Lawrence
Washington
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Rncan
The voting age and campaign influence in American politics
Roger Bollen argues that money drives campaigns with ads leaflets and TV time shaping choices. He notes many voters remain uninformed newspapers offer shallow issue coverage and youth vote impact remains modest yet could grow with 18 year olds voting.
Santa leav es for Christmas Eve flight
Hal Boyle writes that Santa Claus is finally on his journey toward the American border. The North Pole scene features the RCMP clearing air routes, a heavily loaded sleigh, penguin hitchhikers seeking Florida, and Cluny the elf gifting an angel of peace to be waved over every home tonight. Santa vows to give gifts to all children.
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North Pole
Santa Claus
Jolly Old Saint
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Santa
Old Boy
Cander
Vixen
South Pole
Florida
Hoyle
Mrs. Claus
Cluny
Elf
Angel of Peace
Busy Ad Revenue Keeps Readers From Taking It Easy
The note laments constant work to fund advertisements, expressing frustration at the need to stay busy earning money for ads. It hints at a clash between desire for leisure and financial demands driving participation in commerce.
Spirit of Christmas Fueled by Millions Involvement
A 1970 piece notes a surge in voluntary action across the United States. Churches, funds, and new groups mobilize to aid the needy with millions of hours and billions in value. It highlights examples from Flying Samaritans to local efforts like Music for Misfits and HELP, showing widespread civic engagement beyond professional services.
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Washington
Neda
United Funds
George Gallup
James Pitt
National Center For Voluntary Action
Department of Labor
Brotherhood
United Community Funds
Flying Samaritans of
San Diego
Mexos
Unsung Americans who build a better world
Ray Cromley highlights ordinary people across ages who quietly help others. He cites a Maryland student funding a muscular dystrophy danceathon, a 31 year old architect who sacrifices comfort to serve others, a 21 year old hospital tester of newborn hearing, and a barber with seven children aiding those in need. He argues most people seek good, not sensational headlines.
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National Story League
Paul Detrich
Altoona
Austin
Tex
David Sloane
Bridgewater
Mass
Staunton
Philadelphia
Vietnam Gift Pac
California
Operation
Bedpost
Concord
Calif
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
Christopher
Gary Hill
Lincoln
Neb
Detroit
Bronson Gentry
Keith Leenhouts
Royal Oak
Tich
Nixon
Washington
Nea
Alion
Maryland U
Frome Nut
Thoughtful Reflection on Love and Mutual Service
A reflective quote attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson extols love as life giving. It asserts that reliance on others makes one valuable and that no person is useless if they have a friend.
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Robert L. Stevenson
The Palladium Times Masthead and Publication Details
The Palladium Times is published daily except Sundays and holidays from Oswego New York with historic consolidation of the Oswego Palladium and Oswego Times. It lists staff, rates, and advertising representation and notes Associated Press affiliation.
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West First St
Oswego
N. Y
Ertising
Thomson Vs, Inc
Des Phines Ave
Eee Newspapers, Inc
Ocke'e
Er Plaza
New York
N.Y
Associated Press
Palladium Times
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Naders
Dr. Brady
F. L
Isaiah
Rev
R.J.F
D. D
Bepy's
NEA, Inc
Hedford
By Roger Bollen
Hal Boyle
By Tom Tiede
Ray Cromley
the Palladium Times
Oswego Palladium
Oswego Times
Clark Morrison
Thomas A. Cloutier
Wayne
Cayugan
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