Burger urges overhaul of sluggish judiciary to speed trials
Chief Justice Burger calls for a vast overhaul of the American judiciary to reduce backlogs and speed trials. He proposes administrative processing, more funding, and automation to modernize the system and maintain fair, speedy justice. He lobbied leaders at the American Bar Association before his speech and urged public support for reform.
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Justice Burger
American Bar Association
Weilfare
Senate Welfare Reform Committee
Welfare Department
Rep Samuel L Devine criticizes spending and tax delay
A talksatire piece quotes Rep Samuel L Devine of Ohio criticizing the big spenders in Congress. It accuses lawmakers of voting for unwarranted programs, inflating the deficit, and dodging tax legislation while voters back home face the bill. The piece cites the Hill Burton veto and HEW funding as examples of fiscal irresponsibility.
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Ohio
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United States
Jack Horner
Wepresien
Inflation nonpartisan call amid bipartisan HEW vote note
A grassroots comment argues inflation is nonpartisan and tied to excess congressional appropriations. The piece states a tiny minority supports overcommitting funds and warns that inflation hurts business and consumers. Editor notes Senators Yarborough Tower voted yes on HEW bill. Rep. W. Rae voted yes.
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Ralph Yarborough
John Tower
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Poage Opposes Postal Bill Citing Higher Rates and Indebtedness
Representative W R Poage says he was among 29 House members to vote against the Conference Report on the Postal Reorganization Bill. He argues the measure raises postal rates, invites strikes against the government, and authorizes a $40 billion government indebtedness with a retroactive pay raise. The Farm Bill passage dominated last week, with a $55 000 payment cap for individuals and a 212 to 171 vote. senate approval awaited.
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Hill-Burton
Hill- Burton
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Cong
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Poage
Senate
Annual IRS exams set for tax practitioners
Final notice to tax practitioners excluding attorneys and CPAs warns of the August 31, 1970 deadline to apply for the Internal Revenue Service examination to practice before the Treasury Department. The exam will be held September 28 and 29, 1970 in IRS district offices with applications and instructions available from the Austin IRS office.
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Cpas
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury Department
IRS
Internal Revenue
R. L. Phinney
Austin
East 8Th Street
Texas
Hold Spending Down Urged Amid Texas Budget Pressures
Legislative Budget Board wires agencies to trim 1972 73 requests as totals exceed projected income by over 1 billion dollars. Lt Gov Barnes warns of a critical financial condition and calls for economy minded governance. Auto insurance delays and welfare system overhauls also feature in the session notes.
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Austin
Legislative Budget Board
Ben Barnes
Barnes
Budget Board
House Appropriations Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Auto Insurance
DEIAY
Texas
Charles D. Mathews
State Board of Insurance
Senate
Mathews
Insurance Board
Usefulness in patent law as ancient test and modern tolerance
The article surveys what counts as useful for patent eligibility. It cites quirky examples like alarm clock spritzers and balloon “eagles” to show novelty is not enough without practical use. Courts reject perpetual motion and deception devices, while endorsing broad, beneficial innovation. Franklin is invoked on usefulness.
Subscriptions Enclosed To Renew The Cameron Herald
A reader from Burkburnett Texas sends six dollars and fifty cents to renew a one year subscription to The Cameron Herald. The note expresses affection for Milam County and readers in Cameron and surrounding areas.
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Cameron
Texas
Cameron Herald
Milam County
Old Philosopher Sees Long Grass Theme In 1970 Style
A reader recounts a porch scene with a profile of 1970 fashion and politics. The letter blends tax payment talk, TV news, an Astronaut remark, and a neighbor’s lawn complaint ending without a clear point.
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Wall Street
Lone Star Gas declares increased quarterly dividend
Directors of Lone Star Gas Company in Dallas declare a 31 cent per share quarterly dividend on common stock payable September 14 1970 to shareholders of record August 28 1970
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Lone Star Gas Company
Dallas Today
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