McNamara's Band confronts aluminum price moves
A political clash erupts after aluminum firms announce price increases. The government threatens to dump its stockpile to crash prices, forcing a reversal. The piece labels the tactic fascist and urges business and farmer resistance to government demands.
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Prescription for the Doctors
A Senate inquiry finds about 2,500 ophthalmologists selling eyeglasses while prescribing them, a practice seen as a harmful precedent that could erode patient trust and invite more government regulation. The piece urges doctors to self police and notes a proposed bill banning physician profit from prescribed products.
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Changes in evaluating state employee performance amid reform
Agencies and unions propose replacing the annual rating with a simple agency list for satisfactory work and full reports only for conditional or unsatisfactory outcomes. A probationary rating remains, with a new detailed form and job factor analysis.
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Don’t Be Fooled By New Motor Vehicle Accident Act
Public advisory warns the New Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act is not a substitute for auto insurance. Officials urge drivers to maintain coverage to avoid financial disaster and protect protection.
Protection In The Air Denounces Warsaw Convention Liability Cap
The State Department moves to denounce the Warsaw Convention to protect Americans abroad. It argues the liability cap of 8800 dollars per person is outdated and inadequate for modern air travel.
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Michigan
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Johnson
Sugar and Spice and War on Youth Opinion Piece
Bill Smiley argues a broader cultural war between generations, likening it to a ongoing civil clash between youth and age. He critiques elder politics and media influence, warns of broader social conflicts, and calls for accountability in public policy and industry takeovers.
Poverty and policy making by the poor in Washington
The piece weighs whether poor people should help set poverty policy or be hired locally by Washington or politicians. It argues both sides raise issues of legitimacy and identity, fearing tokenism or co-option, and jokes about dusting funds by airplane to rapidly reduce poverty.
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