Clipped Wings Democrats face early reformers’ disillusion
The Young Liberals of the Democratic majority in Congress faced a reality check after seven months. Freshmen from Indiana and others who pledged reform found themselves absorbed by established power, with many described as unrealistically idealistic early on and now part of the club. Observers warn voters will judge next year.
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Government payroll grows beyond Indiana counties population
Indiana Personnel Division figures show 29,216 persons work for the state, more than the populations of many counties. The Department of Mental Health employs 8,064, the Highway Department 5,655, Correction 2,231, Natural Resources 2,223, with 19,558 merit and 8,613 nonmerit staff. Officials plan new office space costing millions, while preaching frugality.
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What Are We Americans For Pledge of Allegiance Critique
A reflective column questions national purpose citing the Pledge of Allegiance and critiques on democracy versus republic, liberty, justice, and policy. It laments crime growth, refugee exodus, and shifting political power, contrasting U.S. ideals with observed actions and taxation notions attributed to Karl Marx.
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U.S
Karl Marxtte
Los Angeles Times
Ford Tax Cuts Clash With Presidential Election Hopes
Republican lawmakers hail President Ford’s corporate tax cut plan as bold while Treasury Secretary Simon defends it as a path to investment, growth, and jobs. He warns Half the dividend income goes to the richest five percent, complicating public support ahead of the election. Ways and Means chairman Ullman calls the measure deficit and tax burden risk.
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al Altman
D-Dre
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Sensing The News- Labor Party push sparks freedom debate
Anthony Berrigan reports on Britain's Labor government moves toward expanding state ownership and nationalization. Margaret Thatcher argues free enterprise and political freedom are linked, warning public ownership weakens initiative. The piece links U S nationalization fears to railroads and oil, urging grassroots protest against government programs and subsidies.
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Rolls-Royce
British Leyland
United States
Jower Cest
Federal Oil and Gas Corporation
Political indicators for America rise of public satisfaction index
An article proposes a national scorecard of political indicators to measure attitudes toward government and parties. It highlights rising cynicism, perceived inability to influence policy, non-voting, ticket splitting, erosion of party fidelity, reduced need for labels, and demand for more political choices based on 1960s to 1970s surveys.
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U.S. Commerce Department
Varien
America
University of Michigan Institute For Social Research
Louis Harris
University of Michigan
Lance Torrance
Walter DeVries
Gallup
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Michigan
Philip Converse
Sindlinger
Ronald Reagan
George Wallace
Nore
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Forty Men Then Three Girls in Summer Reserve Training
Alice Widener reports on a U S Army Reserve summer training camp where forty men faced three female trainees unprepared for basic drill. The lack of uniforms and appropriate facilities, plus officers' awkward responses, expose gaps in planning and discipline. The observer questions whether such unisex training is workable and argues for clearer policies.
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Readers Comment Criticizes McCarthy CIA Row
A reader in Anderson Indiana denounces media coverage of Senator McCarthy and the CIA linked to Cuba policy. The letter blasts detente and warns of moral decay and loss of freedom citing the Constitution and national allegiance.
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