Unpatriotic poundage idea links health and energy
University of Illinois researchers Bruce Hannon and Tim Loman estimate Americans hold about 0.3 billion pounds of excess body weight. They say shedding this fat would conserve energy equal to four major cities yearly, potentially aligning personal health with national patriotism.
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University of Illinois
Bruce Hannon
Tim Loman
American Journal of Public Health
Boston
Chicago
San Francisco
Washington
Anti-inflation plan draws business concern
AP reports that Carter's anti-inflation plan raises worries among business leaders who say restraints should begin at home. They contend large federal deficits drive inflation, noting deficits near 40 to 51.1 billion dollars in recent years while the White House touts a tight fiscal approach. Al Cox Jr. of Merrill Lynch criticizes political moves as mere gestures. Ellmore Patterson of Morgan Guaranty addresses executives about the administration’s approach.
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John Cunniff
New York
Carter
White House
Albert Cox, Jr
Merrill Lynch Economics
Washington
Government pledges and inflation debate in new terms
Side Glances critiques on government sacrifice for public demands and argues fiscal and monetary action must back any solution to inflation. Miller supports a balanced budget with full employment while regulators and the Fed face blame for money supply and mismanagement. The piece notes business opposition to regulation and claims on car and home costs. It then shifts to a science note explaining color as electromagnetic light seen through prism dispersion.
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Federal Reserve
William Miller
Fed
National Association of Manufacturers
Today in History September 26 1978 Highlights
Today in history notes events from 1777 Philadelphia occupation to 1950 Seoul recapture and 1907 New Zealand dominion status. Mentions George Ball resignation, Laker Airways fares, and birthdays Julie London and Gov. Robert Ray. Thought by Cicero and Leonardo da Vinci death noted.
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Associated Press
New Zealand
Philadelphia
Holy Alliance
Russia
Austria
Prussia
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Hinderburg
Woodrow Wilson
United Nations
Seoul
George Ball
U.S
Hubert Humphrey
U.S. House and Ways Committee
Soviet Union
Britain
Laker Airways
London
New York
Julie London
Robert Ray
Iowa
Cicero
Five Digit Zip Expansion Aims At Efficiency
Editorial notes the Postal Service plans a five year expansion to seven five digit codes, phasing in longer zip codes and new sorting machines to handle nine digit codes. It expects eight clerks to replace twenty, slashing labor costs and holding postage increases, while acknowledging public resentment over more numbers and impersonality, yet promising faster mail delivery with unique codes for every block.
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Postal Service
Chemophobia truce between Monsanto and EDF explored
In a rare shift, Monsanto and the Environmental Defense Fund discuss a joint ad campaign after nearly a year of hostile relations. A single ad is tested in multiple cities as both sides weigh further talks while Monsanto delays some TV commercials.
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Washington
NEA
Monsanto Co
Environmental Defense Fund
EDF
New York
Monsanto
Drug industry shell game sparks contempt vote in Congress
Secret documents reveal widespread deception by the drug industry. Health Secretary Califano resists release of material while Rep. Moss pivots to hold him in contempt. Evidence shows big firms outsource manufacture, brand and price higher, masking true makers. Parke-Davis Cord Laboratories Rexall Wyeth Mylan cited. calls for clearer labeling and limits on man-in-the-plant practices.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Carter
Congress
Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
House
John Moss
D-Calif
Califano
Parke-Davis
John D. Copanos
Copanos
arke-Davis
Cord Laboratories
Food and Drug Administration
Food and Drug
Tutag
Geneva Generics
Cord
Rexall Drug Co
Rexall
Carnegie Laboratories
Carnegie
Wyeth
Mylan Laboratories
Food and Drug Agency
Howie Kurtz
Repuless
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Morgan Gauranty
By Gill Fox
Leonardo da Vinci
Cortez
Mexico
Los Angeles
Denver
Martha Angle and
Robert Walters
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