New York Sals Slicer Pleads for Punishment Over Bonds
A humorous letter from Lou Kaparma of Queens to Congress and the President laments bonds schemes blamed on city leaders. He recalls dipping into sins of corruption, proposes penalties, and fears FBI action if banks fold. A Jim Carney quote follows on press public opinion and media power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Lou Kaparma
New Yorker
Queens
Sixth Avenue
Washington
Kansas City
City Hall
Albany
Wall Street
Old Lou
Lou
Herky Kaparma
Chicago
Bridgeport
Mike
Joey
Mary Lou
Kaparma
FBI
Power and the press: a watchdog, not a power base
A 1975 CSPS piece argues the press must remain a means of communication and watchdog for the people, not an arm of government. It stresses that power resides in the people and Congress, not reporters, and that strong investigative work serves accountability without elevating the press above public authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Nixon
Congress
Comment Kids Are People Who Spread Happiness
A lighthearted Business Digest note highlights kids as sources of joy, with playful references to peanut butter and a nod to measles, quoting a whimsical take on contagious happiness and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Joey
Bennington Highlights and Local Odds and Ends
This week in Bennington items include Debra Graves presenting a certificate on Legion steps to prize winners led by Mary Ann and Estelle Betit. A tremor awakens residents and a chicken commotion near George Pineau. Collins Graves Arthur Rockwood and Charles Carpenter mark 50 years in Masons Mt Anthony Lodge with pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.M. Tuttle Co
Debra Q. Graves
Legion Post
Mary Ann
Estelle Betit
Bennington
George Pineau
Collins M. Graves
Arthur W. Rockwood
Charles Carpenter
Masons Mt. Anthony Lodge
MGM
Carlton Carpenter
Stark Theatre
John Hughes
John Atherton
Don Trachie
Gene Pelham
PTA
Arlington
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Jim Carney
Sosa Bulletin
United States
Franklin Roosevelt
Power and the Press
Christian Science Publishing Society
Godfrey Sperling Jr
Geobertsk
Nyesta
DU Pont Nylon
Hunter
Burgundy
Peach
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams, Mass
Fischetti
Tay Aames
John
Jenn
John Connally
Business Digest
Mahar & Son, Inc
Main
THE
Order OF the Golden Rule
Donald Keough
Robert Lindsey
Putnam Hospital
Eagle Square Mfg
Shaftsbury
Pete
Sunderland
Rutlander
Sir Walter Raleigh
London
James I
Leon Czolgosz
William McKinley
New York State Exchange
Richard Nixon
Ray Geiger
Farmers’ Almanac
Ford
Hartford
By Bassett
Huntley
la CP EL
SALE
Mivnveyvyoys
Centennial Maple
Moosehead
Wmastercharge and Bankamericard Wecome Dustanek. Furniture Inc
Ape
Broyhill
Elm Street
Vermont
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