11 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Somerset Daily American
Location
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1975
Page
1
Henry B. Reiley Jr. served as editor and publisher while Henry Baker Reiley founded the newspaper and led it from 1929 to 1962. The paper notes its status as a member of the Associated Press with exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
A critic surveys how teachers prefer verbose nominal prose over clear writing. He cites studies showing high marks for wordy style across education levels and warns the press and bureaucrats shape public language while readers suffer from impersonal passives.
The piece argues that meeting future energy demand requires large private investment, likely aided by government policy. It contends that restrictions curb oil and gas profits, pushing capital toward bonds, and warns that energy growth hinges on freer markets, capable firms, and possible greater profits that could benefit government revenue and all citizens.
Ralph Nader and Common Cause clash over lobbying reform as legislators move to require disclosure. Nader opposes broad rules while CC supports tighter logging of contacts and finances. House and Senate actions, plus state changes, push for reforms despite disputes.
A brief prayer asks for Advent to become the dominant factor in daily life. It invokes guidance from God to deepen wisdom and grace as Jesus did, seeking spiritual growth and favor with God and people.
An AP report notes first half of unrestricted stock broker fees before and after the May 1 end of fixed commissions. A price war among brokers aimed at large investors did not trigger widespread mergers or liquidations, and post Mayday profits have held.
A reader laments grave flower theft at Lichty Cemetery and recalls family losses, urging thieves to reconsider. The text shifts to market commentary discussing Mayday price unbundling, FTC remarks, and the stock market’s muted disruption amid competition and cost cutting.
Kevin Phillips argues elite conservatism fails to reflect American experience and local life. Buckley defends traditional conservatism while Phillips champions a rooted, pragmatic approach drawing on American neighborhoods, small businesses, and regional pride to address deficits and social issues.
Ed Friedline of Jennings town elected president of the Somerset County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. The brief item notes the local honor within the annual events section of the era recap.
The Somerset Daily American outlines submission rules for letters to the editor requiring signatures addresses and a phone number for confirmation The phone number is not published and letters should be about 250 words The paper reserves the right to condense or edit submissions.
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