FBI files reveal Wayne as patriotic ally and wary own doubts
The article summarizes John Wayne’s FBI file from the 1950s showing Hoover doubting him at times while Wayne courted the bureau. It notes Wayne’s alias Marion Morrison, a photo with an agent for National Geographic, and discussions about him narrating The FBI series. It also covers Habib’s Caribbean critique of U S diplomacy and Castro's influence, urging top diplomats.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
FBI
Congress
John Wayne
J. Edgar Hoover
Wayne
Hoover
Maureen O'Hara
United States of America
Dale van Atta
Joe McCarthy
House Un-American Activities Committee
Eisenhower White House
Marion Michael Morrison
Bureau
National Geographic Magazine
The
Jimmy Stewart
Motion Picture Alliance
Los Angeles
John Birch Society
Birch Society
Marvin Miller
Miller
United States
Caribbean
Fidel Castro
Cyrus Vance
Philip Habib
Carter
U.S
Habib
Vance
Mark Zusman
Castro
Cuba
Editorial on smoking trends and cigarette industry decline
The piece argues smoking demand is faltering as low tar brands rise and sales edge down. It notes a shift in the battle against smoking, with more brands and female smoking rates climbing, and predicts lung cancer may soon overtake breast cancer as a leading female cancer.
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Business Week Magazine
Federal Trade Commission
Just Out
U.S
Julius Richmond
Inflation trend lets some Americans enjoy rising dollars
AP analysis notes inflation’s benefits to those with higher wages and assets while borrowers and spenders feel the bite. Fed rate hikes raise borrowing costs, shifting the burden as November earnings drop 5.1 percent year over year. Economists warn any relief may be slow, with limited improvement forecast next year.
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John Cunniff
New York
Federal Reserve
Courtenay Slater
Commerce Department
General Motors
Grover Cleveland's unique two term presidency noted
State Department ruling names Grover Cleveland both 22nd and 24th president. He is the only chief executive to serve two nonconsecutive terms, first elected in 1884, defeated in 1888 by Harrison, then won again in 1892.
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Grover Cleveland
State Department
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Today in History fragment highlights notable dates
On this date list major events from 1869 patent for chewing gum to 1846 Iowa statehood and 1950 Korea front lines. It notes 1968 Beirut raid, 1972 Bangkok hostage release, 10 years ago Suez/Jordan strikes, five years ago Nicaragua party attack, one year ago Iran oil halt. Also birthday of Earl Hines and a Shakespeare quote.
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Associated Press
William Semple
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Iowa
Korea
Beirut
Bangkok
Cairo
Suez Canal
Jordan
Nicaragua
Iran
Earl
Fatha
Hines
William Guakespeare
Fort Union coal war pits ranchers against power plants
In Montana and surrounding states a broad coalition fights planned strip mines and mine-mouth power plants tied to the Fort Union coal formation. Projects near Circle and Wibaux, Colstrip expansion, and a BTIC consortium seek vast output, while Northern Cheyenne lands and locals fear pollution and water depletion.
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Billings
Mont
Nea
Fort Union
North
South Dakota
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Burlington Northern
Circle
Tenneco Inc
Wibaux
Colstrip
Seattle
Wash
Portland
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Beulah
N.C
Michigan Consolidated Gas
Detroit
Coal Creek
Underwood
N.D
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Los Angeles
Rockies
Great Plains
Livestock and Crop Prices Rise Slower This Year
Washington AP reports farm prices for crops and livestock rose 13.8 percent in the year, down from 14.8 percent in 1978, while farm production expenses surged. The Agriculture Department notes shifts in price changes over two years with hog prices falling from 1978 highs as slaughter rose, cooling gains in cattle and other goods.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
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