Truth in packaging law faces delay amid interagency disputes
The new federal truth in packaging act prompts federal agencies to set uniform standards for weights and typography on packages. Administering the law hinges on agreements between the Commerce Department FDA and FTC, with July 1 as a mandatory date looming and penalties possible for consumers. Dos Passos surveys Brazil, praising its agriculture, energy and immigrant vitality while warning on political risk.
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Federal Department
Commerce Department
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission
FDA
FTC
Commerce Secretary
Congress
Brazil
Dos Passos
Battle for Singapore Rages and Expanded Fronts
The Star files report intensified fighting as invaders push a 12 mile advance toward Singapore. Fred Whitacre elected to Frederick County School Board to fill vacancy from S. H. Braithwaite's death. he has long served as Whitacre postmaster. Harrisonburg police raid a house and seize ten gallons of old hen, uncovering two manufacturers sampling the drink and leading to arrests amid a rampage. A dozen youths tasted the beverage and were briefly disoriented.
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Fred Whitacre
Frederick County
S. H. Braithwaite
Gainesboro
Whitacre
Harrisonburg
West
Heed the Red Lights in Daily Meditation
Earl L. Douglas warns that red lights on life’s road signal danger from sins like sexual immorality, mishandling others’ money, or growing drink problems. He urges stopping at such warnings to avoid disaster and disgrace, noting impulses may become known later and must be heeded.
Rise in crime rate sparks 1968 political clash
In a passionate critique Senator McClellan argues the federal government must act to curb rising crime, faults Supreme Court rulings especially Miranda for hindering prosecutions, and calls for urgent federal and state funding to expand police and enforcement programs nationwide.
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John L. McCellan
Arkansas
Senate
Supreme Court
States
McClellan
Congress
Senator McClellan
Columbus
Ohio
High Court
Johnson
District of Columbia
Antialcohol Pill Benefits and Risks Discussed
Dr Wayne Brandstadt answers reader questions on disulfiram use to deter drinking, alcohol's general harm, beer versus whisky intake, and long term liver damage. He notes disulfiram requires prescription and can cause severe reactions and emphasizes moderation, liver healing potential, and mineral oil risks.
How's Your IQ A quirky quiz from a vintage home booklet
A 10 day IQ score guide outlines daily results from 9 to 10 correct answers classed as Memory Genius, 7 to 8 as Very Superior, 5 or 6 Excellent, 4 Good with page 2 for answers. Includes ten sample questions on geography, astronomy, history, and music.
Impossible 1967 Goals Keep Readers in the Dumps
HAL BOLE argues that many fail New Year resolutions because goals are too lofty. He advises setting achievable aims by deciding what not to do and adopting a negative yet positive approach to stay steady through 1967.
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Green Bay Packers
F Magazine
Reagan Kennedy fallout on California and national politics
The piece argues Reagan damaged by Kerr firing in California and Kennedy bruised by the Manchester Kennedy book controversy. It predicts Reagan loses moderate appeal, Kennedy faces national nastiness, and both fall from rising presidential prospects in 1968.
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California
Ronald Reagan
Board of Regents
Clark Kerr
University of California
New York
Robert F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Kennedys
William Manchester
Manchester
Senator Kennedy
Kennedy
Reagan
Berkeley
Kerr
United States
Republican Party
Far West
Robert Kennedy
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Earl L. Douglas
Vietnam
By David Lawrence
Washington
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Bermuda
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Hal Bole
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William S. White
RFK
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