Disillusioned Congressers See Wage-Price Controls Fading
Washington lawmakers largely oppose the wage-price control program and expect no action before its April 30, 1974 expiration. Representatives Reuss Hanna and Gibbons critique policy, while Burns argues inflation stems from external factors. Proxmire backs a shift to a Wage-Price Review Board with selective regulation and ombudsman oversight.
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Calif
Sam Gibbons
Florida
Federal Reserve Board
Gibbons
Federal Reserve
Fed
Arthur Burns
Burns
United States
Proxmire
William Proxmire
Dwise
Congress’ Joint Economic Committee
Price Industries
Hannah
Grand Tower shooting fuels call for county police force
In Grand Tower a marshal fired at a car after a road incident while two residents recount a bright light and popping sounds. The editorial argues a countywide police force would provide better training, equipment, communications, and safer protection, noting ongoing talks with Jackson County sheriff’s department.
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Larry Georgeff
Grand Tower
George Hoffman
Georgeff
Huffman
Pye
Georgeoff
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Arab Leaders Denounce Rome Airport Massacre
Arab leaders joined Western and Soviet condemnations of the Rome airport slaughter by a group claiming Palestinian ties. The deaths of 33 at the Rome facility spurred cautious Arab reaction, with the Palestine Liberation Organization and Al Ahram noting harms to Palestinian aims and urging calm ahead of Geneva talks.
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Soviet Union
Europe
Rome International
Black September Movement
Hussein
Jordan
Palestine Liberation Organization
Rome
al Ahram
New EPA chief Briceland named for Illinois post
Gov. Daniel Walker announces Richard Briceland as Illinois EPA director designate, a 45 year old EPA air and water specialist based in Washington. He will assume duties mid January amid expected political fights over energy policy and environmental protections in Springfield.
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Dick Briceland
Gov
Daniel Walker
Ilinois Environmental Protection Agency
Richard Briceland
Federal
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C
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Briceland
Minois
Springfield
EPA
Reeds
Ogilvie
Senate
Editorial and opinion pages outline in Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan explains editorial and reader opinion sections including Editorials Our Opinions Letters to the Editor and signed staff columns. It notes that opinions may not reflect the newspaper and that news analysis provides background separate from objective reporting.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Time
Nixon energy crisis effort fades into fourletter word
A satirical look at Nixon administration steps on the energy crisis. A society woman laments rising beef prices while considering frozen pork bellies heard on radio reports. The piece quips about locating Howard Hughes and whether he is alive.
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Concides
Letters to the Editor Guidelines from Southern Minnesotan
A reader letters policy outlines length limits at 300 words, sign with full address, and verification rules. It notes letters may be edited or delayed, may be returned if libelous or in poor taste, and that poetry is not accepted in this column.
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Nature
Reader letter criticizes drug price regulation logic
Hillary Still, R. P., Executive Secretary argues that FDA does not set prices, recalls warn against generic bioequivalence, and prescription posting has limited impact. She notes healthcare costs grow beyond prescriptions, urges examining overall service charges and quality instead of price alone.
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Food and Drug Administration
Justice Department
Walgreen
Oscor
Genevic
Televised basketball season stirs old game night nerves
As the new season begins, longtime fans with heart trouble risk a basement lane during the final minutes and potential overtime. The ritual reflects the high drama and anxiety surrounding televised games and late finishes.
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