Taxpayers Committee Formed To Study Tax Reform
A bipartisan Taxpayers Committee formed in Washington by Sen. Floyd Haskell and four former IRS officials aims to simplify the income tax system. The private group will educate the public, seek fairness, and present recommendations while rejecting a flat tax and favoring progressive principles and fewer exemptions.
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Supreme Court backs SWP exemption from disclosure rules
The 9 0 ruling permits the Socialist Workers Party to avoid naming donors and recipients under Ohio campaign disclosure, citing potential threats and harassment. The column questions equal protection, noting unequal treatment of minor parties, risks to democracy, and broader consistency of law enforcement.
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Socialist Workers Party
SWP
Santa’s safe travel tips for holiday season
A lighthearted letter advises Santa and the helpers to pace alcohol use during the holidays. It warns of drunk driving dangers, urges limited alcohol in drinks, seat belt use for the sleigh, and to enjoy cookies with presents while avoiding arrests or harm. It pivots on National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week with Christmas whimsy.
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Donner
Blitzen
Rudolf
Group Home Access Concerns for Lower-Function Children
A mother in Linn County laments the placement delays for her 16 year old son with low-functioning mental retardation. She accuses the system of politics, notes absence of suitable group homes, and asks readers to press for more facilities while highlighting limits of current foster care, halfway houses, and travel hardship for families.
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Linn County
Community notices praise for Bishop's staff in Monticello seniors visit
Monticello Senior Home activity coordinator Pat Anderson reports nine residents using wheelchairs were comfortably accommodated at Bishop's after a Lindale Plaza Christmas outing. A reserved section, gracious hostess and helpful waitresses earned thanks from the group. The letter also includes a political-blur warning and excerpts defending nuclear reality from Petr Beckmann.
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Lindale Plaza
Bishop's
Reader comments on Gazette sewer collapse report
A letter argues soil pressure may not cause sewer pipe collapses. The writer cites layered fiber and bitumen pipes that fail from hot water softening, suggests avoiding hot water, proposes do it yourself repairs, and notes cost and street digging concerns.
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Gazette
Purse Recovered At Kmart After Frightening Shopping Trip
Mrs Norman Whitmore recalls losing her purse at the Kmart East parking lot after cashing a large check at the bank. A cashier named Kim Gruwell found and returned it, refusing a reward and saying she was just doing her duty.
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How to pay poll better and still save
James Reston argues against a $9 000 congressional pay raise while noting 12 million unemployed and a $100 billion deficit. He contends payroll costs rise mainly from expanding staffs, not salaries, and proposes trimming middle level assistants to offset raises. He warns of a de facto fifth estate of unelected aides who shape policy.
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