Supreme Court faces autumn session as Douglas's illness looms
Guest editorials note the 185th Supreme Court opens its autumn term amid focus on Justice William C. Douglas who suffered a stroke. Questions linger on his ability to participate and the lasting impact on the Court's legacy and constitutional principles. The piece discusses impeaching disability, retirements, and how history may judge Douglas against giants like Marshall and Holmes.
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Republic
William C. Douglas
Douglas
Iran
Gerald Ford
Congress
Ford
Anther
Hight
Tusticu Douglas
Abe Portas
Hugo Hilack
John Harlan
Dongas
Marshall
Holmes
Taney
Brandeis
Black
Frankfurter
Houlas
ULLMAN Assails Tax Reform Push as Unrealistic
The House Ways and Means Committee chairman criticizes the tax reform bill calling for a wholly new capital formation system. He argues the measure would discourage saving and boost spending, while maintaining patterns of income redistribution and benefiting wealthy groups and corporate subsidiaries.
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House
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Cearjge Meany
Foran
Beit Theny
Congress
Li Hman
Werhope
Cima
Wallsthert Journal
How to reach Tri Cities lawmakers
Contact details for state assembly and senate members for Fremont Newark Union City and surrounding areas. Includes addresses in Sacramento and local Fremont Hayward offices. Covers Mister McAlister Floyd Morn Nicholas Patris John Holmdahl and Congressman Don Edwards for the Tri-Cities.
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State. Assembly
McAlister
State Capitol
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Mowry Ave
Fremont
Newark
Floyd Morn
Union City
State Senate
Nicholas Patris
Fremont Blvd
John W. Holmdahl
Sacraments
W. Winton
Hayward
Congress
Don Edwards
House of Representatives
Washington D.C
Tri-Cities
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Old Time Literary Debates Echo in Modern Affairs
The piece recalls Burt Standish's Frank Merriwell tales and debates academic freedom after a North Dakota court awarded a teacher damages over Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. It questions adult literature’s influence on youth and contrasts 1890s dime novels with contemporary media. It critiques permissiveness and moral value judgments amid broader cultural shifts.
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St. ‘Louis
Speedwell Hoys
Fare Merriwell
Dearwood Dick
Tom Svitt
Dave Dashaway
Daree Ghia
Puyt
Speedwell Boys
Nally Sule
Avery
Fe Electr Company
Jesson
Burt
Standish
Frank Merriwell
Tip Top Weekly
Frank
Seria
New York Times Wire
Drake, N.D
Kurt Vonegut Jr
Hil Sen Ely Cee Cen
Kida
Ibertarians
Moscow
Peking
Postal Service Plans Free Complaint Forms for Patrons
United States Postal Service considers mailing free complaint forms to log service grievances, potentially reserving space for other mail. Senator Church notes a controversial tax enforcement program targeting political extremists broadened to include noted figures like Joseph Alsop Lindsay and Shirley MacLaine.
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U.S. Postal Service
Joseph Alsop
New York City
Lindsay
Shirley MacLaine
Sen
Church
International Bribery Debate Highlights Trade Ethics
A Senate hearing on international bribery and kickbacks pits Abe Ribicoff against Fred Dent over how to curb foreign underhanded payments in exports. The exchange questions whether U.S. firms should police foreign partners or let host nations set their own standards. The debate echoes broader tensions between protecting profits and respecting international autonomy.
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Rupicell
Geneva
Ribi
Fred Dent
Ford Administration
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Reading Crisis At University Admissions
The piece argues a broad decline in literacy among American youth, noting many cannot read or write. It cites Wisconsin and Illinois admissions problems, with low English test scores and grade inflation as factors, and laments worsening language skills across graduating high school classes.
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Reece
University of Wisconsin Momar
Ed E
University of Illinois
Freshenen
Tax concepts and depreciation myths from Dr. Salera
Dr. Salera, economics professor at California State University Hayward, critiques readers misconceptions on tax exempt bonds, federal taxes on corporate bonds, and depreciation during inflation. He argues the public misreads taxation and depreciation, urging clearer financial literacy.
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Cork
Sam
Gerald
Dr. Salera
California Sate University
Hayward
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