McGovern's miscue in California campaign visit
Senator George McGovern urged peace and criticized the Vietnam war during a California swing for the Democratic nomination. He tied domestic programs to a supposed peace dividend while critics cite a Wall Street Journal analysis showing a $13 billion annual saving with a $100 billion funding gap, arguing any tax shift would be substantial and uncertain. Debates on priorities remain healthy, but promises lack foundation.
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George McGovern
Eugene McCarthy
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Dilemma Over U S Arms to Pakistan in Civil War
The United States faces a choice between arming West Pakistan or severing ties, risking loss of influence with Yahya Khan and disrupting dialogue. Diplomacy and humanitarian aid should continue while bearing political backlash from underdeveloped countries and shifting alliances.
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Bas Walton on California tax exemptions and burden
The article argues tax immunity covers about a quarter of real property in California, boosting others' bills. It cites exemptions for churches and veterans, state and federal land, and calls for reform with data from 1970 71 and recommendations by reform commissions and Balk.
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Gulnea
Uncle Sam
Monterey Peninsula
Oregon Line
Tehachapis
Governor’s Commission On Tax Reform
Houston Flournoy
Alfred Balk
John Q. Pes
Representatives in Washington US Meeting addresses and senators
Representatives in Washington DC and their areas include Lewlis County. Senator Alen Cranston Democrat, Room ianee Senator Sohn V. Tenney Dee sbert, How ardd Nee Senate Office Indney, Washing. DL mis. George P. Miller 6th Rav.
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Alen Cranston
Sohn V. Tenney
Deesbert
Howardd
Senate
Indney
George P. Miller
Russell Kirk's Advice on Style and Philosophy for Youth
Russell Kirk urges rising intellectuals to avoid long hair and shabby attire while embracing philosophy as a way of life. He cautions against self advertisement and notes the risk of alienating and inspiring imitation among the audience sought for reform. He references Seneca and Cynics to illustrate tensions between virtue and renunciation. The piece critiques overzealous rejection of work and social duties.
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Philosophy
Nixon shifts focus from social reform to economic policy
Washington report notes a strong move to economic action in national politics, with welfare reform and revenue sharing delayed to protect a faltering economy. It argues relief programs may be postponed as deficits limit new spending, while public discontent centers on taxes and crime rather than aid to cities. Nixon’s priority on economic restraint could hinder long term social reforms.
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Washington, D.C
Nixon
Senate
White House
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Congress
New Economics and the OEP: Nixon's bold price fix plan
The piece critiques Nixon era economic strategy, praising skepticism toward bureaucratic expansion. It analyzes the Office of Emergency Preparedness as a potential pork barrel, notes personnel shifts from Civil Service due to stabilization efforts, and highlights Census Bureau data showing rapid growth in Washington metropolitan areas amid federal employment trends.
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Lyndon Johnson
Peter
Police Corps
Office of Economic Opportunity
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Kennedy
JFK
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Los Angeles
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Connally
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Arthur Bing
Winder
Office of Emergency Preparedness
OEP
Winder Building
Buford Ellington
Census Bureau
Washington, DC
On This Day in History September First Highlights
Notable events include Emma Nutt becoming the first telephone operator in 1878 era work history, Germany invading Poland in 1939 starting World War II, and Drew Pearson passing away in 1980. A dated quotation by Hector Hugh Monro is noted. Rez Beach birth date not provided.
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Germany
Poland
Washington
Drew Pearson
Hector Hugh Monro
Auidoc Rez Beach
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