Watergate fear tests governors in search for Mr Clean
The nation's governors face pressure from Watergate to meet a higher standard of conduct. They reject broad blame while fearing fallout that could label all politicians as corrupt. The writer argues no perfect Mr Clean exists and urges ending public cynicism while pursuing reform.
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Clean
U.S
Nixon
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Nelson Rockefeller
Bruce Biossat
Lawyer’s column on contest rules and court rulings
The piece reviews how contest disputes test contract terms and judge discretion. Myrtle wins after challenging a neatness rule, courts say entrants must follow fixed terms. Other cases uphold judges when actions stay within stated authority, including employee and family eligibility disputes.
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Myrtle
Letter condemns Cache River Basin project impact in Arkansas
Editor notes a 2019 letter to Rep. Ancher Nelson by Robert Zika criticizing the U S Army Corps of Engineers plan that condemns 250 000 acres of the Cache River Basin. The author cites habitat destruction for waterfowl and wildlife and questions the valuation and costs including 60 million upfront and 3 million yearly.
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Ancher Nelson
Robert Zika
1St Ave
Cache River
Arkansas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rep. Nelson
Corps
Army Corps of Engineers
Nelson
Bealy World Critics on Farm Policy and Cache River Plan
A 2019 letter critiques federal conservation programs, denouncing land idling and habitat loss. The writer condemns Army Corps of Engineers projects in the Cache River Basin and warns of inadequate mitigation efforts, urging Rep. Nelson to face growing opposition.
Library display highlights Mrs. Edgar Johnson’s cups and more
June display case features Mrs. Edgar Johnson's cups and saucers with thanks to her and the Seek and Find Club. Highlights include Reader's Miscellany pieces on acupuncture and tongue twisters, plus cookbooks, camping guides, house plants, designer furniture, and non fiction and fiction selections from Apollo 13 to Shadow of a Lion.
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Edgar Johnson
Miriam Vengerer
Ms Vengere
Woodall
Jean Hersey
Wm. FE. Schremp
Education revolt aims to connect schooling with careers nationwide
Federal officials push Career Education to align academics with real jobs. The program promotes informing students of career options, job market prospects, and needed skills, while expanding two year colleges and pilot projects to equip graduates with marketable skills for meaningful work.
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America
Rowin
Federal Office of Education
Federal Spending Clock tracks government outlays in real time
The article notes a “Federal Spending Clock” at the U S Chamber of Commerce national headquarters that updates every 1.2 seconds showing the government’s outlays. It records $100,000 every 12.6 seconds and about 700 beeps daily, projecting roughly $250 billion by year end, while the Census Bureau clocks in births as a counterpoint to spending.
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Chamber of Commerce of the United
Census Bureau
Turn Back the Clock and Community Songfest Planned
The second outdoor community songfest is set for Tuesday at the bandshell in Community Park. Rev. Henry Noss completes 22 years as pastor of St. Olaf Lutheran and begins his 23rd year. Burglars raided the Spring Valley post office last night taking cash stamps and bonds.
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Community Park
Henry Noss
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Spring Valley
This Day in History June 9 1973 Highlights
Key events on this date include Nero's death in 68, Montebello battle in 1800, the Vienna Congress ending in 1815, Norway's surrender in 1940, a 10 year ago Urban League plan, Yugoslav student strikes five years ago, and Muskie's 1 year ago stance delaying McGovern endorsement.
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Associated Press
Nero
Montebello
Italy
Norway
Urban League
Yugoslavia
Communist Party
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
South Dakota
George McGovern
Where to write Congress Addresses and a brief ecology note
The text lists congressional office addresses for The Hon. Walter Mondale The Hon. Hubert Humphrey and The Hon. Ander Nelson Rayburn in Washington DC with office buildings and zip codes. It ends with a remark about aging trees and ecology.
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Hon
Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Washington, D.C
Ander Nelson Rayburn
Social Security Q and A from Austin Office
A reader asks how much a retirement check may be and about family benefits after a wife's death. The adviser explains estimates for retirement, possible survivor benefits based on the wife’s earnings, lump sum death payments, and rules on concurrent disability and workers compensation payments with new earnings rules.
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Social Security
Austin
Albert Lea
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