Editorial: Congress ducks big urban issue in New York loan plan
The piece criticizes President Ford and Congress for offering minimal terms on a 2.3 billion federal loan to New York City while neglecting underlying urban causes. It urges broader reforms including revenue sharing, welfare reform, local consolidation, and enforcement of anti discrimination laws to prevent a national urban crisis.
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Ford
New York City
New York
Congress
Ford Administration
United States
St. Louis
Chicago
Food activists urge caution on food additives
Michael Jacobson and supporters campaign for better labeling and testing of additives. They warn that common substances like sugar MSG and modified starch carry varying risks and call for individual safety judgments and more research into long term effects.
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Jacobson
FDA
Richard Ronk
Food Additives Division
Percy pushes centrist line on Ford but stays loyal to GOP
The senator argues Ford must move toward the political mainstream or risk defeat in 1976. He remains supportive of Ford while urging open discussion of policy disagreements. Critics say Percy has not specified issues and risks showing partisan expediency ahead of 1980.
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Charles Percy
Gerald Ford
Percy
Ford
Illinois
Sen
Maryland
Charles Mathias
Mr. Ford
Mr. Percy
Sen. Percy
Burris Pushes Referendum on Tax Hikes in Illinois
The Illinois Constitution could require a statewide referendum on tax increases, proposed by Democrat Roland Burris as part of a broad set of amendments. Legislation would alter education, revenue, legislative and judiciary articles while a Coalition for Political Honesty seeks ethics amendments.
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Illinois
Roland Burris
Burris
Democraic
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Coalition For Political Honesty
House
Senate
Citric acid and starches face scrutiny as safety debated
The article notes citric acid, sorbitan monostearate and modified starches as food additives, detailing safety debates, FDA reviews, and potential risks. It cites experts like H S Silverman, DV concerns over tooth wear, and mentions widespread use in foods, beverages and medicines.
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FDA
H. S. Silverman
Department of Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Silverman
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