Labor Department Criticized for Outdated Methods and Policy Gaps
A Washington examination argues the Labor Department uses obsolete methods, factional research, and poor coordination. It cites skewed economics, ignored job basics, and inadequate response to rising unemployment and immigration effects, warning against reliance on broad generalities.
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Washington
NEA
Department of Labor
Ford Administration
Department
Labor Department
Veggie limits and meatless world argued in book
The piece notes that reducing meat intake does not free vast grain supplies and that animal by products supply many essential goods. It cites Wayne Anderson's More Meat Or Less On the Dinner Table and explains uses from lubricants to insulins, arguing true vegetarianism is impractical today.
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Labor Department
Wayne Anderson
Take stock declines threaten private investment climate
The New York Stock Exchange reports between 1970 and 1975 the number of American stockholders fell 18.3 percent, the first drop in 23 years. Despite rising savings, the share invested in stocks declined, signaling possible difficulty raising private capital for new ventures or expansions and a shift toward debt financing as a result. 25.2 million individuals still hold stocks, but many suffered losses in recent years.
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New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
America
Stock market pattern seen in decade of up and down
AP analyst notes the Dow has gained over 100 points this year but investors stay cautious. He compares the rally to a Grand Teton shaped pattern of peaks and valleys over ten years, with seven 900-plus highs and six deep dips, while the economy shows uneven strength and underutilized labor now.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Grand Teton Mountain Range
Plateas
Today in History Jan 27 1976 highlights and events
On this date in 1880 Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent light. Other notable items include Mozart born 1756, National Geographic Society founded 1808, Leningrad liberation 1944, China recognition 1964, Marion Anderson Lincoln Memorial recital 1939, space capsule fire 1967, and Washington letters from 200 years ago.
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Associated Press
Thomas Edison
Mozart
Salzburg
Austria
National Geographic Society
Washington
Leningrad
France
China
Marion Anderson
Lincoln Memorial
Constitution Hall
U.S
Virgil Grissom
Edward White
Roger Chaffee
Cape Canaveral
United States
Uganda
Tanzania
U.S. Senate
FBI
CIA
Harry Truman
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Quebec
Canada
Jefferson Fewknow author of Declaration until 1784 newspaper
Jefferson remained largely unrecognized by the press after July 4 1776. The World Almanac notes that only Continental Congress members knew he wrote the Declaration until a 1784 newspaper revealed the author.
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Continental Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
World Almanac Notes
Wallace on 1976 trail in wheelchair after 1972 shooting
George C. Wallace, paralyzed from the waist down by a 1972 assassination attempt, returns to the presidential scene in a wheelchair. Doctors say he can still run for president, compares himself to FDR, and plans for life after politics while managing pain, weight, and habits.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Governor's Mansion
Alabama
Holy Cross Hospital
Maryland
Wallace
George Wallace
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR
Arthur Bremer
Jim Grady
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Ray Cromley
Immigration Service
Council of Economic Advisers
Kditorials
O’ferrall Pauly
Texas Press Association
Mr. Peters
Pony Express
Hine
Merry
John Tower
Senate
Austin
W.E
Pete’’ Snelson
Capital Building
Texas
Dick Slack
Pecos
5Th & Cypress
State Board of Education
M.C. Brockette
Texas Education Agency
11Th St
Ben R. Howell
el Paso
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