Keep calm amid inflation and recession, Hoover warning fades
The piece argues that despite six million unemployed and rising living costs, not all is bleak. It highlights Labor Department figures, a relatively brief average unemployment duration, and gasoline price trends. It notes the auto sector's impact, ongoing job availability, and a need for perspective to avoid panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Herbert Hoover
U.S. Department of Labor
Labor Department
Getting more for our dollar in government management
Government has grown as the nation’s biggest business with millions employed and large GDP shares. Taxpayers demand more services while costs rise, suggesting inefficiency. James Hayes of AMA argues for applying proven business management to government, improving productivity through professional management and clearer public explanations of benefits. The AMA promotes management training for public bodies and cites examples in South Dakota, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Virginia localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hayes
Hayes
American Management Associations
AMA
National Commission On Productivity
Professional Institute
Governor's Cabinet
South Dakota
Massachusetts State Board of Education
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Grim budget warns of tough economic haul ahead
Budget analysis notes a grim projection with a 8.1 percent unemployment rate and a 11.3 percent rise in living costs. It forecasts a 3.3 percent GDP contraction and a 52 billion deficit for fiscal 1976. Defense spending rises to 8.7 billion for new gear while Social Security and food assistance are pressured to sacrifice. Authorities warn deficits may spur inflation despite intended stimulus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
New York
Defense Department
Congress
Ford
Today in history February 5 1975 highlight and birthdays
On February 5 1975 history notes mark events from 1917 Mexico as a republic to 1971 Apollo 14 moon landing. Birthdays include Arthur Sulzberger and Hank Aaron. Thought for today cites Franklin quote and Washington postal act dated 1792.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico
Mediterranean
Minorca
Sweden
United States
U.S. Supreme Court
Denmark
Portugal
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
U.S
White House
McGeorge Bundy
Saigon
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Nixon
New York Times
Arthur Sulzberger
Hank Arron
Benjamin Franklin
Barbs Add to Your Collection of Collective Nouns
A playful note lists odd collective nouns such as a dribble of Soup-eaters and remarks that most auto salesmen on the silly screen expend hoarse power in presenting deals.
Poll taxes surge as Reeves County courthouse fills in deadline rush
Pecos yesterday by Stephen Bates recalls a last minute tax drive with the sheriff and aides kept busy as Reeves County residents filed into the courthouse to pay poll taxes before the deadline. About 1,000 paid taxes are expected this year.
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Pecos Enterprise
Stephen Bates
Roberson
Reeves County
Earl Bell
Lions Club
Bell
FFA
Mobile Oil Co
Dresser Engineering
Tulsa
Okla
Pecos
Reeves Counties
Cayanosa
Pecos County
Fort Stockton
Ehrlichman as Mutual radio commentator urged by editorials
Washington column argues Mutal Broadcasting System should not hire John Ehrlichman as a daily five minute radio commentator. The piece contends his Watergate crimes and breach of public trust disqualify him, warning the idea would damage journalistic credibility and public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NBA
Mutual Broadcasting System
Federal Penitentiary Complex
John Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Mutual
C. Edward Little
Little
United States
USA
MBS
White House
Land
H. Rap Brown
J. Ehrlichman
Benedict Arnold
John Dean
Richard Nixon
McNeil Island
Wash
Johnny
Mutual Network
Peoria
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The
Public Interest
America
Kditorials
Texas Press
Association
Federal
Federal Reserve Board
George Washington
By Phil Pastoret
Jesse James
Tom Tiede
Radio’s
A ‘Prisoner
By Neg Cochran
Wwe
John Tower
Senate
Austin
W.E
Pete'’ Snelson
Capital Building
Texas
Dick Slack
5Th & Cypress
State Board of Education
M.C. Brockette
Texas Education Agency
E. 11Th St
Ben R. Howell
el Paso
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