McGovern Plan Exposed in Explosive Tax Sweep
Washington AP report details Senator George McGovern's plan to tax the rich and fund broad transfers, including a $1,000 annual minimum grant to all Americans, elimination of the $750 personal exemption, and a 32.4 billion defense cut to finance welfare and education programs. It notes debate over revenue estimates, potential gaps, and industry concerns as the plan undergoes further computer review.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
George McGovern
South Dakota
Wall Street Journal
Eral Treasury
McGovern
California
Hubert H Humphrey
Congressional Record
Treasury
Congress
Los Angeles
Nixon
Community action leader Saul Alinsky dies in Carmel
Saul David Alinsky, 63, renowned organizer of community action groups, collapsed on a sidewalk in Carmel and died. A longtime critic of welfare programs, he championed self-reliance and collective organizing to win opportunity, equality, and dignity for the poor and minorities, shaping movements from California to New York.
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California
Cesar Chavez
New York
Alinsky
Police chief set for convention
Miami Beach Police Chief Rocky Pomerance prepares for the 1972 presidential conventions, training 250 officers for mob psychology and dissent. The 6-foot-260-pound veteran, a former Bronx boxer and mailman, plans to prevent street chaos in a city long a convention magnet.
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Miami Beach
Rocky Pomerance
Bronx
Chicago
Pomerance
Abbie Hodliman
Jerry Rubin
The
Yippies
Mario Puzo
Capote
America
Estes Kefauver
Tennesee
Darrow
Need permit for large fireworks
AP reports that people planning large Fourth of July displays or hiring such displays must obtain a federal permit to buy Class B fireworks when buying outside their home state. The ATF says no permit needed for common family fireworks bought at roadside stands, and no permit required for Class B fireworks purchased in the home state, though purchasers must complete an Explosives Transaction Record at purchase.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Internal Revenue Service
Department
False Teeth Denture Adhesive Promise Steady Comfort
An advertising note promotes FASTEETH Powder to improve denture grip and stability. It urges regular dentist visits and emphasizes health benefits from properly fitting dentures and reduced embarrassment.
Blast on Detroit jetliner prompts federal probe
Federal agents and safety officials probed a damaged American Airlines DC10 after a blast ripped the tail section shortly after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport injuring none seriously as 57 passengers and 11 crew escaped with minor injuries. Investigators searched for a bomb cause while officials noted the explosion originated in a cargo hold.
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Detroit
American Airlines
FBI
National Transportation Safety Board
Special Federal Aviation Administration
Bryce E. McCormick
Los Angeles
Allen Kaminsky
Ontario
American Flight
Buffalo
General confirms liberal decisions on Vietnam strikes
Retired Lt. Gen. John D. Lavelle told a House subcommittee he chose to make a very liberal interpretation of the rules and ordered strikes on North Vietnamese targets. He said the actions were in response to the heavy buildup before the North’s attack on South Vietnam on April 1.
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Washington
Vietnam
John D. Lavele
House
Armed Services
South Vietnam
Public participation urged in Minnesota health care merger
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota merger creates a board with at least one third public members from across the state, while the remainder comprises hospital and physician leaders. The notice invites Minnesotans to write to the Board with views on costs, access, new delivery systems, outpatient care, nursing homes, Medicare, drug abuse, venereal disease, alcoholism, and other health care issues, promising continued service, financial stability, and innovative ideas.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield of
Minnesota
State of
Board of Trustees
Blue Shield Board of Trustees
Minnesota Blue Cross
Minnesota Blue Shield
Minnesota Indemnity, Inc
Blue Shield of Minnesota Board
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Eurapem
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Walkerville
Canada
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Mich
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Buffalo, N.Y
Wayne County
Loren Pittman
Pittman
Blue Shield
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St.Paul
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John Tracy Anderson
St. Paul
William D. Rudie
Duluth
H Paul Wendt
Carl Ave Lallemant Thiel River Falls
John Westerman
Minneapolis
John Dablow
Cambridge
Earl G. Dresser
Robert Engelhart
Richard J. Farley
HP. VanCleve Jr
Austin
Paul J. Kerth, WD
Milaca
Harold S
Eugene C. Ott
John G. Lohmann
Bror
F. Pearson
M.D
Sister Marie de Paul Shakopee
Marybelle
A. Harold Mark, HD
Anoka
Jack Reval
Gerry E. Morse
Walter C. Nelson
Shari Howe
Robert E
John G. Fee
Farida St. Paul
Kenneth Holmquist
James £. Jensen, WD
Richard K
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Russell Johnson
Roger P.romssard
Minneapolis St Paul
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Dawson
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