Cigaret bootleggers gain from New York tax hike
Editorial notes New York State raised the cigarette tax from 10 to 12 cents, boosting profits for bootleggers and driving smuggling to North Carolina. The piece argues higher taxes fuel organized crime and recalls Prohibition as misaligned policy. It cites estimated losses to authorities and big profit margins for smugglers.
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New York State
New York City
Tobacco
New York
Wall Street Journal
North Carolina
Texas Occupation Tax Echoes Moral Fading Levels
The passage recalls Lubbock’s annual occupation tax, escalating with activity morality. Lawyers paid $5, fortune tellers $10, bankers and brokers $50, circuses $250 per performance, and animal fights cost $500 to stage, reflecting a legal-economic scale from Jack Maguire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Jack Maguire
Tax Bill Near End As Mills Seeks Spending Cuts
The House contends with a proposed income tax hike tied to government spending cuts. Wilbur Mills backs approval once he sees pledged cuts, while Carl Albert supports the package. Markets waver after Kennedy’s shooting and trading halts, with factories, construction, and steel sectors signaling mixed signals in April and May.
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Jack Lefler
NEW York
House of Representatives
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Johnson
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Robert F. Kennedy
Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Puzzle
The scanned NEA feature presents a vocabulary puzzle with across and down clues. It includes themed terms and references to historical figures and linguistic indicators, listing numerous wordplay hints and partial answers.
Baytown Newspaper Masthead and Contact Details
The fragment shows a Baytown Texas newspaper masthead with editor and publisher names, roles, office addresses, P.O. box, and early 20th century rate info. It lists Preston Pendergrass as editorial department contact, Herm Holcom as managing editor, and various staff titles. It notes March 3, 1878 as a date and references Associated Press news use and republication terms.
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Preston Pendergrass
Herm Holcom
Eee
Assisianl
Tows
Texas
Baytown
P.O
Tequest Texas Nesesentediwad, Inc
Sociated Press
W. Abe Hee
Sporsam
Know Your County Government Trust Fund Details
The Know Your County Government RESSIG TRUST FUND was established by former District Judge Roy Campbell, now deceased. Records do not indicate the designated purpose for the fund or its governance.
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Ressig Trust Fund
Roy Campbell
Bible Verse Mediation and Redemption Verse
A line from Hebrews 9 15 notes Jesus as mediator of the new covenant by death for the redemption of transgressions under the first testament so that those called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
Book Plays in Bridge Openings and Club Finesse
AVvaF Oswald and Jim discuss a common bridge scenario where a defender wastes a high card to create entry problems. South opens one no trump and leads clubs, testing defense. If West misreads, declarer can force four clubs plus top cards. if West defends accurately, South must concede the overtrick and only make one no trump.
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Oswald
Jim
South
West
East
Declarer
F Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bid one heart and let partner describe four card major
The bidding sequence shows West North East South to Passes You respond to South's one heart holding AALVRIS3 with a four card major. Your partner opens one no trump next, and you must continue to show your four card major rather than moving to no trump. Tomorrow's question asks what you do next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southhold
This Day In History June 10 Highlights Through Time
Key events on June 10 include 1610 Dutch settlers landing on Manhattan, 1776 Congress drafting declaration, 1898 U S Marines in Cuba, 1943 cloture on civil rights bill, and 1958 revelation of Bernard Goldfine hotel bills for Sherman Adams. Historical milestones across eras noted.
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Associated Press
America
Manhattan Island
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Benjamin Harrison
U.S
Cuba
Italy
France
Britain
Gestapo
Lidice
U.S. Senate
Protecting Presidents Remains Nearly Impossible Says Pearlson
Washington Merry-Go-Round by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson argues that presidential protection is near-impossible today due to rising threats and historical lapses. The piece traces security tightening after Pearl Harbor, notes past assassinations, and links public violence to future protection challenges.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
White House
Secret Service
Pennsylvania Avenue
Harry Truman
Hubert Humphrey
Pearl Harbor
Well Child Tantrums and Home Atmosphere
Dr Wayne G Brandstadt advises on tantrums in young children and the impact of home life. Perfectionist tendencies may emerge from too-high goals or overemphasis on adult company, risking obsessive behavior without family balance. Relaxed routines, extended family activities, and fostering friendships can help, while inadequate expectations may trigger frustration and misbehavior.
Quotable quotes on law, faith, violence from officials
County Commissioner Ramsey defends hiring a Pentecostal minister for marriage ceremonies, while County Attorney Resweber says the court lacks authority to block it. Bayshore Center official Don Marler comments after a shooting. Senator Kennedy discusses identity and violence, likening assassins to Klan and monks, urging community study of causes. Congressman Eckhardt pushes pistol control, calling most homicides product of society and "nuts" with guns.
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Johnella Boynton
Ramsey
R. E. Turrentine
Joe Resweber
Bob Eckhardt
Congress
Letter to the Editor from Barbers Hill principal
John T. Wheeler, principal at Barbers Hill High School, thanks Preston Pendergrass and Sun correspondent Helen Leonard for fine school coverage that built pride and aided the paper’s work this year. He looks forward to continuing next year.
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Preston Pendergrass
Baytown
Sun
Tex
Pendergrass
Svith
Helen Leonard
John T. Wheeler
Barbers Hill High School
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