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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
4
An editorial denounces a planned 20 percent rise in Social Security benefits paired with large tax increases. It warns benefits will remain far below living costs while taxes hit middle and lower incomes hard, arguing the system is insolvent and unfunded. It urges Congress to rethink the approach.
This profile portrays Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz as a combative, energetic advocate for farm interests. It notes his aim to raise farmer income, expand agribusiness influence, and push grain sales to Russia while criticizing opponents and stressing the farm vote’s clout in national policy.
Senator Barry Goldwater honors Nixon achievements in defense and judiciary, argues conservatives benefited from Nixon era, cites conservative appointments and stand on ABM and defense. He chides critics for neglecting gains in courts, federal agencies, NATO funding, and anti inflation measures while stressing defense strength.
The Read er's Digest reports on make-work and wage practices inflating costs in the building industry. Edward M. Young details pay hikes from 1926 to 1972 and examples of idle or costly labor practices driving up prices for homes and public works.
A homely saying contrasts small acts with big outcomes. The idea that many tiny efforts can halt progress appears in historical reflections about persistence and collective impact.
Federal Diary reports officials ordered to end roadblocks delaying unclassified documents under the Freedom of Information Act. An OMB memo notes wide price variation across agencies for copies and searches, urging cost charges to reflect labor while ensuring access. Rep. Pickle probes USPS handling of employee complaints and threatens action if mail service worsens.
Alice Widener argues the Trans Alaska pipeline is a vital U S lifeline and warns against routing oil via a Trans Canada route. She cites economic risks, foreign influence, and political tensions with Canada and the Middle East as reasons to build the Alaska corridor promptly.
Paul Harvey surveys the Archie Bunker phenomenon in All in the Family. He argues Archie is a frightened victim reacting to a changing world and taxes, not a villain, and criticizes media for overdefending the defenseless while ignoring minority resentments.
The excerpt lists congressional offices with room numbers and building names in Washington DC. It names Sen R V Hartke, Sen Birch Bayh Jr, Rep David W Dennis, Rep Elwood Hillis, and Rep William G Bray along with their respective office locations and district notes. It notes districts including the 6th and mentions Hamilton and Hanson counties.
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