Indiana faces Highland Reservoir vote in final 61 day session
The Indiana General Assembly faces a pivotal vote on House Bill 1260 to join the federal government in building and operating the Highland Reservoir. Opponents cite environmental and regional impacts while supporters cite water supply flood control and recreation. The outcome hinges on Senate conferees Marlin McDaniel and Charles Bosma and the party balance as Gov. Bowen pressures passage.
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Senate
Madison
Hamilton
Marion
Hancock Counties
Indiana
Highland
Fall Creek
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Pendleton
Marion County
Indianapolis Water Company
Region Tree
United Auto Workers
Otis Bowen
Conference ‘Committee
Marlin McDaniel
Richmond
Charles Bosma
Beech Grove
Daniel
Jnst
Bosma
John Guy
Indianapolis
House
Kermit
Burrows
Conference Committee
Ways and Means
John Hart
Bowen
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Lake County
Democrats
Robert Orr
IAEA
Federal Diary reports on voting data form at Civil Service
The Agriculture Department asks workers to report voting residence and district for a central computer project, sparking fears of political use. The Civil Service Commission denies requesting registration data, while workers must fill 14 of 38 fields. The National Federation of Federal Employees pushes reconsideration of hospital conversions to Veterans Administration control, warning of reduced medical services and training.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Uncle Sam
Ciil
Reform
Washington, D.C
Sages
Agriculture Department
Theiw
Informaton
Agriculture
National Federation of Federal Employees
HEW
Public
Veterans Administration
PHS
Boston
Galveston
New Oreleans
San Francisco
Seattle
NFFE
Nathan T. Volkomir
WOWS THAT FOR A CEILING Phillips Survey Partisanship In Legis
The piece argues nonpartisan state legislatures in Nebraska and Minnesota are losing appeal as partisanship reasserts. It notes Nebraska’s unicameral system known as Unicam faces scrutiny, lobbyists rise, and Democrats push for partisan elections. Historical shifts hint at possible party realignments shaping future governance.
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Omaha, Neb
KFL
Nebraska
Minnesota
Washington Post
David Broder
Upper Midwest
U.S
Wales
George W. Norris
Norris
Unicam
Tke Omaha
Minn
Soum
Virginia
Constitutional Union
Silver Bevans
George Norris
Alf Landon
White House
King Features Syndicate
Tax ballot and radical reform to curb runaway government
Lowell Ponte argues for two reforms to restore citizen control over public finances. A tax disclosure plan would show exactly where money goes from every tax dollar and a constitutional amendment would allow direct taxpayer control over spending. He endorses a nationwide tax ballot attached to tax forms to force transparent budgeting and reduce bureaucratic growth.
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New York
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Humphrey
Tus
Congress
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Prayer Amendment Aims to Allow Schoolroom Prayer
A 1973 column argues Congress may pass a Prayer Amendment to permit classroom prayer in public schools, noting prior near passage and Senate support led by Howard Baker with cross‑party sponsors. It cites Supreme Court rulings, public opinion, and advocacy groups urging lawmakers to restore voluntary prayer in schools.
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Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
State of New York
Long Island
Madalyn Murray O'Hair
House of Representatives
House
Emanuel Celler
Senate
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Howard Cannon
Nevada
James Eastland
Mississippi
John Pastore
Rhode Island
Senate House
Citizens For Public Prayer
Prayer Campaign Commie
Supreme Court
Adams Street
N.E
Washington, D.C
Charles Rice
The
Public Prayer
Gen
Fea. Corp
OPIC Denies Chile Claim Over Lost Telecom Assets
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation refused to pay 92 million dollars for Allende’s Chilean seizure of LT T’s telephone company. The dispute heads to arbitration as critics say OPIC acted to discredit American business while Allende capitalizes on the controversy.
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Chile
Allende
1.T.1
OPIC
United States
Upton
L.A
Henry Kissinger
Jack Anderson
L.T.T
Anderson
Stalin
Lt.t
England
Ghana
Nkrumah
Col
Ifatius Kutt
Acheampong
LTT
Whee
New York Times
Lt.t. Acheampong
Ging Tuals
Tin Ha Alende
Europe
Coventry
Hyde Park
Meat Mutiny and Hunger Heads Up the Table
A 1973 Field Enterprises comic piece riffs on rising meat prices provoking family frictions and food scarcity. A mother recalls frugal meals and a culture of scarcity as children question meat in school and at home.
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Howeves
Groevy
Jeff
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Indiana General ‘Assembly
Anderson Herald
Jane Toner
Scott
Lawved
Anderen
Oak Doe
Mall
Indiane
Ana Astm Eral
Advancn
Sln
Mont Et SR Mat
Daly
Spy of the World
Sunde
Herat
Associated Press
ba + all AP mows
Dinpetdhes
As W. Lauchun, Vy and Treaverer
Phillips Survey
Lowell Ponte
United States of America
By Russell Kirk
By Erma Bon
Jett
Brucie
Latter Day Poverty Sec
Field Enterprises, Inc
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