Tax reform to curb urban sprawl and land speculation
The essay argues that property tax flaws sustain land speculation and urban sprawl. It urges heavier levies on land, lighter on improvements, and standardized assessments to shift revenue toward states and locals. A new advisory study on property tax reform aims to reduce federal control and boost local funding for schools hospitals and streets.
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Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Nixon
Kennedy
Adam Smith
Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Congress
Commission
Washington
Wisdom Holds Power Beyond Strength in Historic Notables
A compact reflection links Proverbs 24 5 on wisdom surpassing force with Thomas Carlyle praising wisdom as the highest achievement, noting its infinite value and unmatched significance. The pair frames intellect as ultimate human merit beyond mere physical might.
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Thomas Carlyle
Go To It Mrs Murray and the Atheist Banner
The writer critiques Mrs Madalyn Murray O’Hair while noting her Supreme Court case on school prayer. It argues her crusade publicizes atheism and criticizes compulsory religious activities in schools. It ridicules her and suggests broader cultural battles ahead.
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Madalyn Murray
Murray
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Mrs. Murray
Space Craft Inc may set up in Bluefield area
Bluefield may welcome Space Craft Inc a Huntsville Alabama space firm with 250 plus staff led by Bluefield natives Bill B Greever and Joe Kirk Jr If Space Craft expands here production facilities would be local while headquarters stay in Huntsville The article notes strong U S space industry growth and local community enthusiasm as deciding factors
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Space Craft Inc
Huntsville
Ala
Bluefield
Space Craft
Bill B. Greever
U.S
Joe Kirk Jr
United States
Inonu Iron Project Faces Turkish Discontent Over Cost
ISTANBUL Greece already building a steel mill oil refinery and petrochemical plant with private capital. Turkey criticizes a 129.6 million dollar U S loan for the Eregli mill. The effort involves Eisenhower era officials and Vance Brand, now a Koppers director, amid U S aid reallocations under Kennedy.
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Istanbul
Inonu
Turkey
Tom Dewey
United States
New York
Eregli
DLF
Eisenhower
Vance Brand
Brand
Koppers Company
Blaw-Knox
Koppers
Westinghouse
Development Loan Fund
Inanu
Aegean Sea
Greece
Tom Pappas
Boston
Standard Oil
New Jersey
U. S
Kennedy
U.S
Daily Telegraph Timelines Across Times and Wars
A retrospective roundup traces events from fifty to ten years ago. I T Mann visits Bramwell Bluefield. Washington signs treaties ending naval rivalry and the Anglo Japanese alliance. West Virginia and the federal government agree on relief financing. the Sicily campaign ends with Messina capture. a Freed AP photographer recalls Red mistreatment of Korean War POWs.
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Washington
West Virginia
Associated Press
Test Ban Debate Rouses Military and Science Clash
Washington talk centers on the nuclear test ban treaty as Joint Chiefs of Staff voice cautious support while urging underground testing and readiness to resume atmospheric tests if Moscow violates the pact. Dr. Teller opposes ratification, arguing atmosphere tests are vital to catch up with Soviet advances, while Defense Secretary McNamara warns the accord offers a chance to gauge Soviet sincerity.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States
Congress
Joint Chiefs
Senate
Edward Teller
Capitol Hill
Teller
Dr. Teller
America
Moscow
Russia
U. S
Defense McNamara
Outdoor barbecue requests and playful domestic banter
The speaker asks for knives forks napkins rings and condiments for a meal. A husband proposes cooking outdoors with the partner resting while he handles chores and grills. The request list includes paper plates cups steak angel cake ice relish plate slaw onion and butter as they anticipate a fun shared cookout.
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Ruth S. Perot
West Ponders Meaning Of Net Loss In Badminton Gaffe
Art Buchwald humor piece mocks the Khrushchev Rusk badminton game on an Oriental rug with no net. It parodies Kremlinology theories about why the net was removed and what the exchange signals about political postures and test ban talks.
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West
New York
N. Y
Dean Rusk
Khrushchev
Gagra
Black Sea
Mr. Rusk
United States
Rusk
Mao
Cuba
Washington
Keepig
Mme Nhu Targeted by State Department Over Vietnam Policy
The State Department finally curbed Mme Nhu, sister in law to South Vietnam's President Diem, who denounced Buddhists and pressured Catholics. The piece argues Diem should retire her from influence, noting her father Tran Van Chuong disowned criticisms, and warns against a female president in South Vietnam.
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Washington
Mme
Ngo Dinh Nhu
State Department
South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
Mme. Nhu
Inquisition
United States
Uncle Sam
New York Times
U.S
Saigon
Nhu
Tran van Shoung
Vietnam
Som
Barry Goldwater Deal Suspected In JFK Soviet Talks
The piece argues hints of a post test ban deal between the United States and the Soviet Union might include a non aggression pact with Warsaw Pact nations or broader trade liberalization. It notes White House caution and cites Khrushchev’s trade ambitions as possible leverage, warning such steps could undermine Western resolve in Europe and the battle against Soviet influence.
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United States
Russia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Soviet Union
Senate
Warsaw
Europe
East Germany
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Kennedy
American University
New Frontier
Khrushchev
Los Angeles
Times
Hyannisport
Nikita S. Khrushchev
White House
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Raymond Moley
Greever
Wernher von Braun
Mercer County
Princeton
Drew Pearson
Menderes
Pittsburgh
Mellons
Republican Party
Hana Interests
George Humphrey
Treasury
Daily Telegraph
I. T. Mann of
Bramwell
Sicily
Messina
David Lawrence
Bray
Hee-Ee
Hal
Art Buchwald
Andrew Tully
Barry Goldwater
JFK
Nik
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