Dollar's fate tied to gold reserves and foreign balances
The article argues the U S Treasury holds about 12.9 billion in gold with 10.3 billion reserved to back 25 percent of currency in circulation. It warns of policy moves to release that reserve to defend the dollar and notes large foreign dollars fund gold purchases, deficits, and overseas aid. It suggests tax rises and cuts to foreign spending as necessary measures.
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Time to Call Your Sister
An opinion warns of looming government growth including guaranteed jobs for all unemployed, universal health care, steeper tax rates, and broader social security for the young funded from general revenues. The piece urges urgency in curbing spending amid rising deficits.
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Florey Philosopher Plans Insanity Claim
Josh Clodhopper told locals on a Saturday night he would base his welfare and relief argument on insanity. He cited worries over February farm income tax forms and labor rules, dread of a 1970 census form, insomnia, poor appetite, and nervous state as the motive to claim relief.
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Sal
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Government red tape inspires rural humor in Andrews column
In a local column from Andrews Texas readers vent about government forms and welfare programs. A speaker named Josh tries a mock plan to dodge red tape while locals joke about aging processes and laws. Uncle Flud adds a closing letter.
Andrews Cage Tourney Highlights Busy Holiday Week
This Week In Andrews spotlights eight top AAA teams in the Mary Carpenter Cage tournament with past winners reaching state finals, plus a bustling schedule of Christmas events. The Downtown Lions Club lighting contest, district club meeting winners, Goodfellows appeals, National Honor Society projects, and choir and band programs shape a crowded December in Andrews.
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Job Corps Recruitment Reaches 170 In West Texas Area
Texas Employment Commission reports about 170 applicants from Ector Crane Andrews Upton Ward and Winkler counties in Odessa area entered Job Corps screening. Of these, 153 accepted assignments with 1 164 female candidates screened since 1967 and 1 132 accepted.
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Know When To Seek Help From a Psychiatrist
The article explains how many people who should consult a psychiatrist deny needing such care. It notes psychiatrists are physicians with special training to help mental illness or emotional problems, and that mood disorders and abnormal behavior can signal the need for psychiatric consultation with a physician.
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