Ford proposes fourteen billion corporate tax cut over six years
The Ford administration urges Congress to grant corporations a 14 billion dollar tax break annually for six years. The plan halves double taxation by allowing deductions for about half of dividends and offers stockholder credits. Officials say the move boosts investment, jobs, and overall economic health while easing pressure on energy and environmental improvements.
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Ford Administration
Congress
Simon
Undeserved kick at Senator Severn over bond vote stance
The Linn County Taxpayers Assn calls for State Sen Steve Severn's resignation for backing straight majority voting on local school bonds. Severn refuses to bow out, arguing leadership and democratic principle justify his stance. The letter labels the attack intimidation and urges voters to judge on overall record.
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Linn County Property Taxpayers Assn
Steve Sovern
Marion Democrat
Iowa
Severn
Linn County
Forte and fortee pronunciation debate sparks philadelphia reader
A Philadelphia reader asks for guidance on pronouncing forte meaning strength and forte meaning loud musical direction. Diction aries favor fort for the strongpoint and fortee or fortay for the musical sense, with notes on had better usage and historic shifts in spelling.
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Herman Goldberg
Philadelphia
Fort
H. W. Fowler
Jefferson and slavery stain a founding myth in Virginia
In 1775 Continental Congress rules barred recruiting deserters or Negroes. Jefferson among founders is shown as racist, owning as many as 200 slaves at Monticello and viewing blacks as inferior. The piece notes Sally Hemings and illegitimate children, hypocrisy, and continued bondage after the Revolution.
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Jefferson
Virginia
Monticello
Fawn Brodie
Sally Hemings
Isn t it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
Resourceful people understand necessity and how to deal with it. The text portrays a man who will stand and fight when required and who, when he must, will run away to stand and fight again against a smaller opponent.
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Thomas Jefferson
Food stamp reform urged to curb abuses
In the Senate Agriculture Committee after August, Herman Talmadge will push food stamp reform. Critics call the program a major ripoff, citing expanded eligibility and rampant fraud, while supporters note it aids truly needy families. Buckley and Michel advocate targeted limits and fraud controls.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
James L. Buckley
New York
Senate
Robert Michel
Illinois
House
Buckley
Michel
Talmadge
Hinduism and Transcendental Meditation debate letters
A reader argues TM carries Hindu religious implications citing an initiation hymn. She cites Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Bhagavad Gita quotes and warns readers to consult his books. The letter also notes reactions of local residents to a court case and public meetings.
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Ruth Redman
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Maharishi
Krishna
Johnson County supervisors meeting criticized for poor procedure
A reader writes in July 17 letter describing a Johnson County board of supervisors meeting that started late and proceeded without clear rules. The writer questions parliamentary procedure and notes the shift to a tense public discussion period.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Liberal Cause spreads conservative veneer despite Rockefeller donations
A spokesman for Common Cause on a local TV night claimed to push conservative aims while noting that liberal Rockefellers have given thousands. For genuine conservative data on bills contact Liberty Lobby in Washington, D.C., or consult The Washington Observer Newsletter in Torrance for behind the scenes political activity.
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Common Cause
Rockefellers
Liberty Lobby
Independence Avenue SE
Washington, D.C
Washington Observer Newsletter
P.O
Torrance
Cal
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