Red Bluff Dam project struggles and delays timeline
Leaky soil at the New Mexico site prompts an initial discouraging report on Red Bluff dam costs. A sequence covers borings at the Angeles site, RFC loan talks, and legal actions to compel water division. Major figures include R. E. Thomason, Vernon L. Sullivan, Judge J. E. Starley, and Governor Sterling, with bids opened and a labor-only contract planned.
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Red Bluff
New Mexico
Bureau of Reclamation
Texas
Vernon Sullivan
Angeles
A. H. Dunlap
State Water Board
Peces
Gray
R.E. Thomason
Dunlap
Congress
Major Burgess
R. E. Thomason
Vernon L. Sullivan
J.E. Starley
Pecos
Austin
Sterling
New Red Bluff Association
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Angeles Dam
Federal Relief Committee
Ken Regan
Texas Senate
S.J. Grove and Sons of
Minneapolis
Acupuncture Illusions and Mind Over Pain
Editorial weighs six nonphysical factors that may explain acupuncture’s apparent efficacy. Researchers say patient anxiety, indoctrination, ongoing suggestion, needle insertion pain, and use of anesthetics can lessen perceived pain during surgery, challenging physiological theories and hinting that belief plays a major role.
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China
Human Behavior Magazine
John F Chaves
Theodore X. Barber
Medfield Foundation
Medfield, Mass
Chaves
Barber
Banking and Securities Clash Over Auto Investment Programs
A battle looms between banking and securities industries as banks push automatic investment plans for individuals to buy blue chip stocks. Brokers warn of erosion of brokerage roles, while regulators consider stricter lines and Congress may be drawn in. The NYSE cites erosion of broker prerogatives, as Needham urges a clear policy from Congress. The dispute foresees fireworks as bankers push expansion and legality is tested.
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John Cunniff
New York
Congress
James Needham
New York Stock Exchange
House Committee On Banking and Currency
James Smith
Ray Garret, Jr
Securities and Exchange Commission
House Committee
Needham
Blood tax value and debt signals in Boyle column
New York AP column surveys topics from mail insights to a blood donation tax deduction proposal of 25 dollars per pint up to 125 annually, while noting federal debt nearing 500 billion and interest costs surpassing 50 thousand dollars per minute. includes trivia, quotes, and folklore with Seneca’s adage on doing good.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Coney Island
Harper’s Ferry
W. Va
Manhattan
East River
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square
Uncle Sam
Congress
Tax Foundation
Pecos Eagle football letter criticizes local coverage
Roy Prewit of Pecos defends the Pecos Eagle football team against a Tuesday article. He disputes the defensive portrayal, questions on field bickering claims, and urges balanced reporting praising the team alongside criticism.
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Pecos Eagle
Carlsbad
Pecos
Today in History highlights and birthdays sept 24 1973
On this date notable events include the formation of the U S Supreme Court with John Jay named as first chief justice in 1789 and Louis XIV declaring war in 1688. Other items recall Benedict Arnold’s escape, the Wall Street gold corner attempt, Babe Ruth’s farewell, Eisenhower’s heart attack, Ole Miss admission of James Meredith, and UN actions. Birthdays listed include John W Young and Anthony Newley.
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Associated Press
U.S. Supreme Court
George Washington
John Jay
New York
Louis XIV
France
Holy Roman Empire
Benedict Arnold
West Point
Wall Street
Jay Gould
James Frisk
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Denver
Colo
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
New Oreleans
University of Mississippi
James H. Meredith
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Issued for Submissions
The newspaper outlines that letters must include the writer signature and address which can be withheld on request. Submissions should not exceed 500 words and must address matters of general interest. Drafts in poor taste will not be considered for publication.
Jefferson on censorship and reading rights in America
Thomas Jefferson in 1814 denounces a civil magistrate judging book sales and questions whether a layperson should determine reading matter. He warns against a censor whose impartiality limits what citizens may buy or read, defending rational judgment of the public.
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Thomas Jefferson
America
TV blackout bill sparks political football in Senate
Senator Robert Dole warns that football is not vital to national well being as Congress moves toward lifting a 75 mile local blackout. The measure would allow TV broadcasts of games sold out 72 hours ahead, affecting NFL MLB NBA and NHL.
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Lee Roderick Washington
United States
Robert Dole
Kansas
Senate
House
National Football League
Pete Rozelle
Capitol Hill
NFL
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Rozelle
Scott
Congress
James McClure
Idaho
Utah
Wallace F. Bennett
Bennett
McClure
Washington
Washington Redskins
Redskins
George Allen
Robert F. Kennedy
University survey says McGovern left stance unpopular
The University of Michigan Center for Political Studies reports McGovern’s leftward positions helped cause his 1972 defeat more than the Eagleton affair. Based on interviews with 2,705 voters, the study finds McGovern seen as farther left than any major candidate, with Nixon closer to the public’s middle on most issues.
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University of Michigan
Center For Political Studies
George McGovern
McGovern
Nixon
Mr. Nixon
Michigan
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