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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes Rep. Dennis urges that federal collection of state taxes risks deepening state dependence on Washington. Arguments favor local tax collection as cheaper and more responsive, warning that national handling creates a new bureaucracy and brokerage fees for citizens.
A 1971 Edison Electric Institute year end summary shows U S electric systems ordered 45.8 million kilowatts of capacity in 1971 raising the on order backlog to 221.5 million kilowatts by January 1 1972 with 40 percent from nuclear units. The industry says it can meet future demand despite environmental opposition and calls for conservation.
A fragmented notice lists a Washington address for writing legislators. It mentions the 9 0 20315 and references Meduan Dat aware and Moncy Counties in Mitacne. The readable text lacks clear actions or dates and provides limited context.
Bruce Herschensohn resigns from USIA and critiques television coverage as a tool shaping public opinion during Vietnam. The piece discusses media bias, government informational efforts, and the role of broadcasts in democracy, noting reactions from conservative figures, Wall Street Journal analysis, and prominent 1972 campaigns.
Antony Horrigan discusses a spring dispute between British railway unions and the British Railways Board over wages and the National Industrial Relations Act. He contrasts Britain with the United States, criticizing union power, highlighting Cesar Chavez’s Florida farm workers actions, and calling for labor law reform to curb disruption and protect public welfare.
Alice Widener argues in a 1972 column that Nixon would leverage Moscow for a Vietnam settlement and a new gold backed monetary accord. The plan envisions a long term US USSR trade deal, gold price shifts, and a nuclear arms linkage benefiting both economies, with South Africa strengthened as a Western ally.
Paul Harvey notes the rise of coin operated pumps and self service stations, detailing growth from one to twelve thousand nationwide. He cites industry forecasts, cost figures, and the impact on workers as cities drive the trend, while warning of price wars and industry disruption.
A humorist recalls dinner with a doctor who jokes about free medical advice at cocktail parties. The exchange parries on diagnosis and ethics while the doctor boasts saved fees and clever put-downs about public figures, ending with a Constitution preamble.
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