Call for ethics board probe into Elyria solicitor Ferguson
The Chronicle-Telegram urges an objective ethics board inquiry into possible conflicts of interest by George H. Ferguson, Elyria city solicitor and Chestnut Ridge Development partner. It argues Ferguson should disclose connections, urges timely investigation, and calls for three qualified citizens to produce a full report for the public.
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George H. Ferguson
Chronicle-Telegram
Ferguson
Chestnut Ridge Development Co
Lorne Elbert Jr
Chestnut Ridge
Elbert
Robert Matovich
Marguerite Bowman
Solicitor Ferguson
George Ferguson
The Case Against Wage and Price Controls
A critical essay argues that wage and price controls fail to curb inflation, misdirect blame, and distract from root causes. It cites historical periods from 1958 to 1965 and 1971 to show controls raised deficits and inflation, while urging focus on fiscal discipline and real causes. The piece warns against repeating failed policy, stressing accountability and economic history.
Nixon on Carter and the coming electoral test
Nixon advises Carter to be more aggressive and direct with Congress to appear effective. He urges inflation control and spending cuts, suggesting a veto to curb spending could boost public support. The piece also discusses Soviet losses in Asia, U S China relations, Prop 13, Kemp Roth, and rising costs in private colleges due to inflation and regulation.
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Carter
Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
Congress
Kremlin
Asia
Asian
Moscow
China
Japan
North Korea
Indonesia
Philippines
Thailand
Malaysia
Singapore
Cambodia
Vietnam
California
Kemp-Roth
House
Ways and Means Committee
al Ullman
Dore
Thomas P. O'Neill
House Rules Committee
U.S. struggle with drug smuggling linked to crime
An investigative report outlines how drug trafficking fuels organized crime in the United States, with ships and air cargo moving tons of cocaine marijuana into Florida and New York. It notes heroin from Asia and Sicily as new flows, cites DEA seizures, and quotes officials on enforcement gaps and border challenges. It also examines life insurance policy abuses and state regulation failures highlighted by investigators.
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Washington
United States
Florida Coves
Sicily
Southeast Asia
Middle East
Asia
Golden Triangle
New York
John F. Kennedy Airport
Drug Enforcement Administration
Gulf Life Insurance Company
Jacksonville
Fla
Joseph Belth
Indiana University
Illinois
Minnesota
Belth
Gulf Life
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Labor Day strikes reveal a nation on strike in 1978
The piece surveys widespread labor unrest from police and firemen to garbage collectors and umpires, noting soaring executive pay and inflation. It frames a national mood of belt tightening and demand for more without paying, asking if the country can sustain a consumer-driven debt cycle. It cites Meany and corporate bonuses, Parallels with Proposition 13, and ends questioning whether the nation can live on Master Charge.
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Philadelphia
New Orleans
Northwest Airlines
Hans Brinkers
Harvard Business Review
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