Awareness of new economics limits public understanding
AP analysis by John Cunniff discusses why awareness lags behind the 1930s Great Depression era. The piece argues that self-regulation versus government controls shapes modern policy, with leaders urging government balancing actions and concerns over employment, inflation, and long term economic consequences amid urban poverty and crime headlines.
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John Cunniff
New York
Washington
Nixon
Petroleum boss warns on foreign oil dependence
Frank N Ikard president of the American Petroleum Institute in Washington says Americans rely more on foreign oil and a coherent energy policy is needed to boost domestic resources. An Institute study indicates the trend will continue unless policy changes are made.
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San Francisco
American Petroleum Institute
Frank N. Ikard
Washington, D. C
United States
Ikard
Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Mittee
Old and new coexist in Africa Benin market
In Benin Nigeria a vibrant open air market blends ancient wares with modern goods alongside the Oba palace. Shoppers haggle over monkey meat crocodile head vulture items. Nearby hotels offer French dishes as Nigeria's economy the 1970s era shows rapid urban growth.
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Benin
Nigeria
Bendel
Black Africa
Africa
Oba
Midwest
Money is big problem in keeping cities open
This first of two articles surveys America's urban fiscal crisis with cites from Gary Mayor Hatcher Detroit former mayor Cavanagh and Los Angeles mayor Yorty. It discusses funding pressures housing education roads welfare and governance. notes police understaffing and shifting jobs, urging federal reform and revenue sharing to avert city breakdowns.
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America
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
New York City
Richard Hatcher
Gary, Inc
Jerome Cavanagh
Detroit
Cavanagh
Samuel W. Yorty
Los Angeles
Arthur Naftalin
Minneapolis
Lester L. Bates
Columbia
S.C
Joseph M. Barr
Pittsburgh
Barr
U.S
Quinn Tamm
International Association of Chiefs of Police
U.S. Supreme Court
Julian H. Levi
University of Chicago
Deep South
Puerto Rico
John Lindsay
Nixon
Nashville
South
Beverly Briley
Copley News Service
Petaluma Rallies for Injured Teen Robbie Sturla
In Petaluma California residents raise funds to aid Robbie Sturla a 15 year old high school football player paralyzed from the neck down after a Sept 15 practice. The community plus distant supporters including President Nixon contribute over 15000 dollars toward his medical and therapy costs.
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Petaluma
Calif
California
Robbie Sturla
St. Vincent’s
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose
Robbie
White House
Mike Gonzalez
Louis
Tomales Bay High School
St. Vincent
Kentucky Revenues Rise to 1.2 Billion in Fiscal Year
Frankfort reports total revenue receipts of 1.2 billion for the just completed fiscal year, up 145 million from the prior year. The report cites gains across major tax streams and reflects stronger state finances overall.
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Frankfort, Ky
Texas reports venereal disease epidemic in state
The Texas State Health Department labels venereal disease a silent epidemic with 6,527 reported syphilis cases and 43,601 gonorrhea cases last year, far below nationwide totals yet underreported. Officials warn untreated syphilis can cause sterility paralysis blindness and death while noting antibiotics can cure or control both diseases if detected early.
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Austin
United States
State Health Department
Texas
Department
Schmidt light moments ease congressional humor drought
Rep. John Schmitz of California endears himself to liberals and conservatives with witty one liners on capital politics. His quips at a Buckley meeting and a reception about Nixon’s Cabinet members show a rare, light side in Washington.
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Washington
John Schmitz
California
Schmitz
H. R. Gross
William Buckley
Patricia Bozell
Congress
Senate
Nixon
Defense
Melvin Laird
State Senate
Orange County
James Ott
Ponies and bears stir controversy in Canada
Wild ponies on Sable Island face oil discovery and ecological threat while polar bears roam Churchill Manitoba’s garbage dump. Conservationists seek humane solutions as politicians weigh economic gains and animal welfare. Brian Davies pursues tranquilizer capture plans to relocate Churchill bears.
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Ottawa
Canada
Sable Island
Nova Scotia
Churchill
Manitoba
Hudson's Bay
John Diefenbaker
Diefenbaker
Gerald Regan
Canadian
Northland
Brian Davis
St. Lawrence
Davies
Charity Gift Or Jail For Cincinnati Tax Evader
A Cincinnati judge ordered a businessman to donate 20 000 to charity or face three years in prison for tax evasion. The judge also imposed a 10 000 fine and voiced doubts about the legality of the action.
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Cincinatti
Oho
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