Editorial tone notes Ford’s down to earth address to Congress
The article reports President Ford’s Congressional talk drew favorable reactions from listeners in Scottsdale. Viewers praised his plainspoken manner and felt he connected with wage earners and housewives. NBC’s John Chancellor noted warmth in the chamber, and citizens echoed Ford’s aim to be a good President and to rely on public support.
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NBC
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Don't Keep Up With The Joneses To Fight Inflation
A survey shows Americans view inflation as the top domestic issue with 71 percent disapproval of the government handling. A price chart from 1954 to 1973 highlights rising costs for bread milk and other items while two big purchases fell in price. Progress editor Jonathan Marshall announces a U S Senate bid with editorials signed J M for identification.
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Gallup
Cape Cod Faces Sewage and Water Supply Pressures
Cape Cod faces growing pollution and water supply strain as populations rise. Falmouth sees cesspools seeping into parking lots and Provincetown risks saltwater intrusion. Towns weigh land treatment versus ocean dumping for treated sewage to protect wells and the cape’s natural beauty.
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Massachusetts
Atlantic
Falmouth
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Peninsula
Provincetown
National Seashore
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Credit cards and fraud fears in modern society
A vivid reminiscence on card theft risks, the rise of plastic payments, and a security system named Validata by TRW Data Systems. The piece notes booming card use, billions in annual charges, and references to Playboy and Gaslight Club facilities, plus a historical aside about Donald McDonald the Scotsman and liquor tales.
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TRW Data Systems
Hawthorne
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Validata
Willy Loman
Alex MacLean
Boston
Boston Courier
Salem
Mass
Donald McDonald
Donald
John Paul Jones
Quebec
House of Correction
Boston Patriot
House of Industry
Don
Nations owe U.N. dues amid funding debate
The GAO found 92 countries owed over 204 million dollars in assessments including 132 million for peacekeeping in the Middle East and Congo. Some nations dispute legality of assessments despite an ICJ ruling and withhold regular budget payments, increasing late dues by 72 million.
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Washington
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General Accounting Office
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Middle East
Congo
U.n.’S
International Court of Justice
Mailbag Letter Calls for Honest Vote and Fresh Start
A reader from Scottsdale condemns Congress and the White House, urging nationwide voters to throw out incumbents. The letter accuses senators Kennedy, Jackson, McGovern, Hugh Scott, Goldwater, Cranston, Javits, Mills and others of corruption and hypocracy and threatens to abstain from voting if reforms do not occur.
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Hugh Scott
Goldwater
Cranston
Javitz
Mills
White House
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