Free enterprise vs public goods in New York critique
The pamphlet from the American Economic Federation argues that private carters in New York City cost less per ton and operate more efficiently than city sanitation crews. It notes private firms poll more trucks, pay taxes, and face market discipline, while public enterprises rely on tax money and lack penalties for poor performance. It concludes that private enterprise, despite flaws, remains worth re-examining amid broad prosperity.
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New York City
put‘Tita
Withholding Taxes Sting California Paydays
Governors past and present debated withholdings as a tool to curb government. The piece notes Reagan opposed withholding, arguing taxes should hurt to keep government lean. It describes varying pain levels as California income tax impacts workers, sometimes stunning them on payday.
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Reagan
California
Assemblyman Quimby switches from Muskie to Humphrey in California
Rialto Democrat John P. Quimby, one of 21 California Assembly members who backed Muskie for the Democratic presidential nomination, changes to Humphrey citing doubts about Humphrey's candidacy. Quimby notes he did not think Humphrey would become a candidate at the time.
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John P. Quimby
Rialto
San Bernardino County
Quimby
Assembly
Bob Morellan
Fd Muskie
Humphrey
Muskie
California
Morrie Ruskind Why he's for Ashbrook
A draft column argues for John Ashbrook in the New Hampshire primary as a counterweight to Nixon. It recalls Nixon's past allies, evaluates Ashbrook as a check on Nixon, and suggests grassroots pressure could influence Nixon toward a different path if Ashbrook gains delegates. The piece reflects on 1968 loyalties, intraparty tensions, and the idea that Ashbrook could shape Nixon's future stance.
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New Hampshire
Cheely
Sam Yory
Henry’ Jackson
Nixon
Paul McCloskey
Lindsay Pemapen
Congress
John Ashbrook
Ohio
Ing
Russia
Mr. Nixon
Bing
Richand Nixon
Horatio “Alger
Hig
America
Red China
Secure Council
Teiwan
Mao
Chou
Hanoi
China
Graz
Ashbrook
Lola
Mr. Asti
California year around schools gain momentum
As enrollments rise in the 1960s districts funded new school buildings while state laws eased financing. Now declining enrollments threat surplus capacity, pushing districts to study year around operation. Three bills promote a longer year with shared financing and loan forgiveness, with teacher groups signaling pay and time-off adjustments.
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California
Wros
Roseville
Placer Bounty
Pelaluma
Old Adobe
Cotatl
Peteluma
San Diego
Chula Vista
la Mesa
Atul
Hayward
Park School
Reagan
Clair W. Burgener
R-Le Meza
Office of Education
March K. Fong
Oakland
Leroy F. Greene
Sacramento
Calfornia Teachers Association
Fong
Greene
Las Mesa
Lockport
St. Charles
Last college yearbook era ends with hollow cheers
The piece laments fading campus spirit after World War II. It recalls festive traditions, fraternal scenes, and the rise of cynicism among students and faculty. It warns that administrators fueled decay via empire building, while alumni risk losing loyalty as universities face a bleaker future.
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Hollywood Serratogaion Sb
Buckingham Palace
Oder
Empire Bulding
Gocal
McCarthy seeks accountability in 197% presidential race
Column argues Senator McCarthy could force Democrats to account for past Vietnam policy, Gulf of Tonkin support, and domestic failures while noting Democratic missteps and spending contributed to inflation and social issues. It suggests McCarthy’s stance may reveal broader accountability questions for the electorate.
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Eugene J. McCarthy
Nixon
McCarthy
Kennedy
Vietnam
Johnson
Arso
Indochina
Gulf of Tonkin
Howe
Congress
Defense
Robert McNamara
Pentagon
United States
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Sense
Ways and Means
Democrat Mills
United Nations
Minnesota
Packard’s Pentagon Era Redesigns Defense Course
General Ira C. Baker Packard led the Pentagon for 35 months after David Packard’s exit, restructuring procurement and morale. He replaced costly overruns with a "fly before buy" policy, cut manpower, and restored industry confidence while spending less. He returned stock profits to charity and earned praise from Defense Secretary Laird as a transformative force since the department’s founding.
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David Packard
Lax
Iran
Pentagon
Packard
Secretary of Defense
Hewlett-Packard Co
Saint-Packard
Laird
Defense
White House
National Security Council
NATO
Armed Services
Robert McNamara
Whiz
Reacticnl
Congress
Apare Arts
Armed Service Lewlers
Defense Industries
Nets
Defense F
Defense Department
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the People’s
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