The Cost of Government Funding Judgments in Washington Township
Citizens are urged to reconsider public funding for projects as rising taxes bite homeownership. The piece cites Mario Pei on granting benefits while risking loss of freedom and self respect and argues that minorities and special groups push financing onto taxpayers. It calls for private support and local scrutiny of what must be given up for public projects.
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Washington Township
Nooner
America
Mario Pei
Iden
di Clement F. Haynsworth
Supreme Court
Galing
Nixon
Haynsworth
Sen. Bayh
American Bar Association
Committee On the Judiciary
Sen.Bayt
Judge Haynsworth
Senate
Haynaworth
Ruth Little
Newark
Moonlighting Rules for Federal Judges Tighter than Moonlight
A report on the U S judicial conferences approving moonlighting for federal judges as long as activities are reported. It argues that such work must be documented with stronger oversight. Also notes former Ally General Clark urging end to draft rules and cites dangers highlighted by Vietnam era soldiers.
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U.S
Clark
Fremont taxpayer anger over overseas mayor trip funding
A Fremont letter condemns spending 1600 plus taxpayer funds to finance a mayoral trip to Australia for a sister city dedication. The writer argues funds should aid local needs and criticizes officials for wasteful trips while urging public interest in government.
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Fremont
Australia
Lake Elizabeth
Grocery Bills Editor
The writer votes frustration at meat and fresh food prices and farmers' profits, proposing housewives compare per pound costs of cigarettes, drinks, vitamins, and even a 1970 automobile against red meats to gauge best buys. The piece criticizes quick growth of meat and veg to shelves without real cost consideration.
A Greek writer recalls Kerouac and the Beat scene
In a reminiscence from the Utah mountains, a Lowell born writer reflects on Jack Kerouac’s death and their distant paths. He recalls meeting Farrar, Straus and Giroux publisher dinner talks, questioning Kerouac’s fame, and his own view that poetry and truth align with jazz and lived experience.
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San Francisco
Jack Kerouac
John Farrar
New York
Farrar
Kerouac
Telegraphing the punches in a Telegram Response firm tale
Washington interview with J R T Quilly president of the Telegram Response Company of North America reveals how political telegrams drive demand. He cites Ted Kennedy in Massachusetts and Nixon’s silent majority as examples while noting blank form telegrams and singing telegrams delivered by John Wayne.
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Washington
J. Rothrock T. Quilly
Telegram Response Company
Nortth America
J.R.T.Q
Telegram Response
Nixon
Western Union
John Wayne
The Cage play shocks Arena Stage critics and Mitchell plea
A controversial Arena Stage production The Cage depicted explicit sexuality and racial tension while critics and Attorney General Mitchell urged hardline crime policies. Mitchell pressed for immediate federal funding and aggressive policing, contrasting public outrage with the play’s provocative message.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
John Mitchell
Mitchell
World first streetcar debuts in New York City
In 1892 New York City introduced the world’s first streetcar system carrying passengers. The text mentions other historical notes such as Herman Melville’s 1851 novel and political events, but the readable portion confirms the streetcar milestone.
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New York City
Herman Melville
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