New York Drinking Age Debate Across Borders
Vermont observers note New York may not raise the drinking age to 21 soon yet pressure grows. A legislative committee studies the issue while governors from surrounding states and U S lawmakers back changes. Assemblyman Lucio Russo advocates a vote though the bill remains bottled up in committee. Bennington residents will hear Northeast '62 on WRGB Channel 6 Saturday at 8 30 p m to learn where New York stands.
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Washington Campaign Donations Raise Questions About Influence
The piece reports on how political contributions threaten principles as lawmakers seek money for media time. It cites a whispered $10,000 offer tied to support on closing the oil depletion allowance, noting senators worry about mortgaging votes. It highlights Billie Sol Estes’s influence and Sen. Ralph Yarborough’s past $7,000 in donations during a decade of state campaigns.
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Optimists Hope Economy Resists Market Dip Despite Volatility
Analysts say the economy shows resilience as stock declines test consumer confidence. Optimists cite strong employment, rising wages, and record savings offsetting fears of a deeper slump, while others warn a prolonged drop could curb spending and raise unemployment.
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Wall Street
Vermont Views on Representation After Baker v Carr
The piece recalls CBS filming in Landgrove Vermont on reapportionment and analyzes Baker v Carr. Associate Justice Frankfurter’s dissent challenges strict geographic proportionality as a requirement for political equality. It cites Brattleboro Reformer and Justice Stewart’s three conclusions about jurisdiction standing and justifiable causes in the Tennessee case.
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Kennedy Era Congress Leaves Work Undone
Washington AP describes a Congress led by Kennedy Democrats as cautious and underworked 1962, with three major bills stalled. The piece notes Decoration Day lull, pressures from Kennedy via aides, and a looming backlog as summer politics loom. It also includes two light anecdotes about public perception and education.
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Estes Case Highlights Needed Reforms in Politics and Agriculture
The Estes case sharpens focus on two long standing evils in U S politics and policy. It criticizes the price support system that wastes taxpayer money on surpluses and rewards large farmers while inviting manipulation. It also questions lax campaign finance norms and calls for disclosure and broader funding bases. The piece urges reform beyond partisan blame and toward concrete rules and oversight.
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Yarborough
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Rutherford
Texas
Department of Agriculture
National Guard reforms meet state politics and national needs
Secretary McNamara seeks to streamline National Guard and Reserve formations to fit modern warfare. The move faces stiff state-level opposition as guards are rooted in state politics and local interests. The article argues for prioritizing national interest over parochial concerns.
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Purple Green Stuff protects armored cash transport
An armored car firm in London uses a dye spray to ruin bank notes if held up. Notes dyed purple would deter theft and identify culprits, with the Bank of England uncertain if defaced notes would be redeemable. The firm argues the act is illegal but justified against robbery.
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Quiet Hour at Breakfast Sparks Court Critique
A Indiana appeals court ruling mocks the idea that reading a newspaper at breakfast constitutes cruelty. The piece argues peaceful quiet and informed mornings prevent chaos, urging husbands and wives to read, subscribe, and avoid unnecessary conflict.
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