Dear Editor Uncle Cal Riffs On Senators And Diplomats
Uncle Cal of Caribou writes a humorous letter critiquing Washington talk and congressional pages, contrasting cost of speeches with Will Rogers anecdotes, then tossing in mule training as odd but witty commentary about diplomacy and relations with Russia. He jokes about his wife and signs as Yours truly Uncle Cal.
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Will Rogers
Africa
Saturday Evening Post
Will
Washington
Senate
Fetter
Congressional Record
Ed Doolittle
State Department
Russia
Clem Webster
Zeke Grubb
Zeke
Wimmen
Cal
New Year Optimism for Tech and Trade
A readers column greets the new year with optimism about rising research spending and innovations that will improve life. Look for pocket transistor radios, testable convenient can openers, and electric cars reducing smog, as well as a call to goodwill and courage in facing national challenges.
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Will Rogers
Idaho 36th legislature pushes rapid start with tax repeal aims
Boise report notes GOP leaders promise quick action as major bills appear early, including repeal of the $10 head tax, raising minimum driver license age, and uniform property tax assessments. Democrats accuse Republicans of grandstanding while proposals like Smylie’s budget seek surplus use and tax changes, forecasting a lively 60 day session.
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Boise
Idaho
Ways and Means Committee
House
Senate
Howard Sims
H. Grant Gardner
House State Affairs Committee
Robert E. Smylie
Smylie
Editors Opinions Not Reflect Paper’s Stand
A disclaimer notes that the opinions published in this column are personal views of individual editors and not the newspaper’s official positions. It signals editorial diversity while clarifying institutional stance.
How the Farmer Doesn't Get Rich
A Kentucky shopper complains that farmers get rich while a farmer behind her notes the true cost of items in a grocery basket. The piece argues supermarkets sell many nonfood goods with no direct link to farming and urges clearer understanding of what constitutes food pricing.
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Kentucky
Centennial Celebration Marks Shared Control Shift
The centennial celebration highlights joint control of the central machine accounting system in the auditor's office by the state auditor and the director of administration. This partnership formalizes oversight of the state accounting system and aligns operational duties across departments.
Public Relations Challenge and Farm Insight
An internal revenue tale recalls a man who claimed drug expenses but only 25 dollars covered actual drugs. the rest went to cigarettes, magazines, lunches, cosmetics. It highlights public shopping habits and stresses farm income pressures amid ongoing cost concerns.
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Internal Revenue
Revenue Service
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