Watergate judge Sirica harsh on federal power
Editorial notes Judge John J. Sirica has repeatedly challenged powerful figures in federal government. It cites 1965 rulings against Interior Secretary Udall over Navajo self government and a 1962 decision rejecting sovereign immunity as a blanket defense. Sirica remains poised to oversee further Watergate cases.
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Farm tax data access sparks fear of dangerous precedent
Washington lawmakers and critics decry a presidential order granting access to farmers income tax data as a dangerous precedent. Rep Jerry Litton accuses the administration of candor shortfalls amid privacy concerns while IRS officials insist Agriculture Department access is limited and not rummaging through files at will.
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Access to Tax Records Sparks Farm Policy Debate
Beary's World notes critics challenge access limits on IRS data as subcommittee members press for tighter privacy safeguards. Secretary Butz and Don Paarlberg defend, while Litton and farm state lawmakers say Nixon's orders were too broad yet needed to update farmer lists for crop and livestock surveys.
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Schlesinger Seen Likely to Curb Defense Spending
Washington AP report portrays James R. Schlesinger as a tight fisted budget cutter likely to press for deep defense reductions. The Harvard economist and former CIA head is praised as exceptionally well equipped and tough in steering military spending toward leaner, modern forces.
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Readers weigh in on school elections and police issue
Pioneer readers respond on upcoming May 15 school election turnout and district 31 budget and policy duties. Letters urge support for Bemidji police, discuss tape privacy and leadership, and praise hypnotherapy and fiscal policy while noting capital gains concerns.
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Betty Rogers Guthrie
Across and Down Word Puzzle From a Rural Page
A crossword style list of clues with Across and Down entries including cultivable acreage soil work names upper limb garment dictionary abbreviation and many others across and down clues cover plants people places and objects across entries include fields such as grazing area seamster tool and philosophical terms while down clues mirror thematic words across a rural newspaper puzzle segment
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Old Farmer Almanay Weather and Riddles Flavor
The item blends Old Farmer's Almanack style with hints and jokes. It notes historical dates, a riddle about an anchor, and a long regional weather forecast covering New England to California. It preserves era voice and rustic curiosities.
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Alexandria
Help Wanted Yours Volunteers Needed for Summer Help
Community volunteers are sought to assist elderly neighbors with yard work spring cleaning and basement and garage cleanup. A babysitter is needed for a two year old for two hours weekly. Big Brothers and a Big Sister are sought to provide companionship and activities for children aged six to eight. Contact Steve North at 751-4310.
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