Editorial: Bureaucrats Are Overpaid in Federal Pay Debate
An editorial argues that federal pay raises appear excessive, citing biassed comparisons and real gains since 1960s. It notes average Grade 13 salaries and potential tax breaks for top brackets, questioning inflationary impact of high government salaries on taxpayers and budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kimmel
Edward N. Hay
Kimmel
Reau of Labor Statistics
Congress
Slades
Washington
International standards drive US industry to participate
The article argues US products are blocked abroad by provincial standards and English measurements. It cites oxygen hose, electrical appliances, and color TV as examples of nonconformity. The proposed International Voluntary Standards Cooperation Act of 1971 seeks broader US involvement in global standard setting to prevent technological isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Europe
Tg.international
Department of Commerce
Senate
US S
Setrestary
Richard O. Simpson
Next President of the United States Contenders in 1972 Race
Paul Harvey surveys the 1972 presidential field with Nixon viewed as strong if the economy and Vietnam policy stay favorable. Senators Muskie Kennedy McGovern Bayh and Humphrey, plus Mills, jockey for position as the Democratic contest remains unsettled a year before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Congress
White House
Hughes
Bayles Muskie
McGovern
Proxmire Jackson
Kennedy
Humphrey
Moe
Jim
Madison Avenue
Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Maddy
Indochina
Gen
Fea, Corp
Question of Japan in US policy and economic power
Analysis argues the United States should rethink its Japan policy as Japan nears the No 1 global economy by 2000. It warns Tokyo relies on American defense while expanding exports and cartelized competition, urging Japan to ease exports pressure or face higher costs for security.
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Japan
United States
Persian Gulf
Middle East
Indian Ocean
America
Free World
Madison County
Vick
Balkanized New York City Secession Draft Headlines Satirical Plan
Alice Widener reports from New York City noting rumors of NYC statehood, borough secessions, and odd proposals. A self-styled East River principality proclaims immunity from taxation, an ancestry monarchy, and isolationist policies while resisting state and city diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Will Rogers
Todny
New York
City Hall
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Westchester
New York State
East Sath Street
Treaty of Versa
Yorkville
Ether
Kleswig-Holstein
Aarviers’ Union
Garment District
Israel
123Rd
127Th
Upper East Side
Peoples Democratic Republic of
Puerto Rico
NATO
SEATO
CENTO
UNO
Liechtenstein
Monaco
Calvin Coolidge
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Meron
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Aas
New York City Ballet
New York Public Library
U.S.A
Where To Write Your Legislators Directory Snippet
A fragmented listing shows Birch E Bayh Jr in Room 304 Old Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510, David W Dennis in Room 1729 Washington DC, William G Bray in Washington DC 20515, with garbled text around names and addresses indicating a hurried directory page. The readable portions identify multiple senators and offices while the rest remains unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch E. Bayh Jr
Senate
Washington, D.C
Last of the Mohicans Comes To Mecosta Lunches
A wandering Michigan Indian, Frank Chickum, visits Mecosta near the old house Piety Hill. He sketches wildlife, recalls circus days, and recounts drink and hardship among Native communities. The narrator notes past friendships with Indians and reflects on survival amid urban drift and white oppression debates.
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Mecosta Potawwattomie
Mecosta
Grand Traverse
Michigan
Estelle Johnson
Frank Chickt
New Guinea
Monica
Cecilia
Felicia
Frank
Annette
New York
Frank Chicktim
Cole Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
Flint
Frank Chickum
Russel Kirk
Russell Kirk
Kalamazoo College
Lndian
Pocahontas
Hong Kong
Piety Hil
Gen
Fea, Corp
Madison County Reverie and Preamble Reflections
A reader muses on today’s youth and parental guidance, recalling farm life lessons and practical skills from early mornings on the land. The piece extols Madison County’s farms, cattle, hogs, and scenery, and ends with the U S Constitution preamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
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Mr. Nixon
Harvey
Wilbur Mills
House
Mills
Ways and Means
Mast
Richard Naton
THE
Anderson Herald
Miro
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Jackson Street
Anderson
Indiana
Prandant
Harriet W. Toner
Ane Toner Scort
Robert F. Jackson
Charles W
Tie Herald
Tare Mesma
Associated Press
the Anoated
Newaprocr
Anthony Harr
Alice Widener
Shingtc
David W. Dennis
Room
Aretha Shroeaks
William G. Bray
I Hanelemon
Iain
Kirk
Pertapeais
United States of America
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