Bigger Bite Uncle Sam Faces Tax Rise and Spending Gap
The piece notes a projected $80 billion deficit for 1971-73 as government spending outpaces revenue. It discusses higher taxes, including a possible value added tax estimated at $15 billion annually, and revisits the income tax as a lasting tool. It cites rising per household government expenditures from 3225 in 1962 to over 6200 in 1972, with taxes per household growing from about 2500 to over 4500 in the same period.
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Nixon
Elm tree removal urged to curb Dutch elm disease
A local plea argues for rapid removal and burning of dead and dying elm trees to limit Dutch elm disease. Citing New York's low loss rate, the author urges sanitation on public and private property as a community priority to preserve city appearance and shade.
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New York
Random Reflections on Truth and Public Relations
Keith Wright muses on honesty and deception with a wry, self deprecating tone. He cites lies in social courtesy and political spin, noting how people bend truth for politeness and perception while admitting personal flaws in honesty.
Filling Dead Actor's Roots Tough Role for Roger Davis
A young actor steps in as costar on ABCs Alias Smith and Jones after Pete Duel left the show. On two days notice he rehearses, fills the role, and faces the challenge of standing in for the late lead while Cynthia Lowry reports from the set during vacation.
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Roger Davis
Cynthia Lowry
ABC
Smith and Jones
Pete Duel
Smith
Pete
Hannibal Heyes
Actor recalls New Year's Eve 1971 career turning point
The interview recalls the moment I was told I would replace the late Pete Duel on New Year’s Eve 1971 and how the “working actor” status felt at that critical career junction. The account frames a personal reaction to tragedy and a major professional break.
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Pete Duel
Nixon optimistic on Vietnam cease-fire at Paris talks
Jack Anderson reports President Nixon optimistic a standstill cease-fire may emerge from Paris truce talks as Moscow and Peking press Hanoi for an immediate halt to hostilities.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
Paris
Martha Mitchell
John
Martha
Nancy Dickerson
Pressure on Hanoi for Truce Amid Uproar Over Peace Talks
The report notes Chinese calls to push Hanoi toward a truce likening Korea’s 1950s armistice logic to Vietnam. Nixon sees a similar path if China presses peace while George Wallace signals remaining in the Democratic Party and hints at a 1976 presidential run.
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U S Seeks People Exchange With China To Boost Ties
Secretary of State William P. Rogers outlines a U S plan for people to people exchanges with China as part of expanding relations in Paris talks. He cites student scholar and sports exchanges as paths to mutual understanding while avoiding high level visits.
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Washington
United States
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U.S
Peking
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Paris
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State Department
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Chou En-lai
Taiwan
Nixon
Rats in popcorn trip burglar alarm at Nashville bar
Police responded to a burglar alarm at a Nashville bar and found four large rats eating popcorn in a popcorn machine. Health department was notified. The report touched on political and labor topics unrelated to the incident.
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Nashville, Tenn
TV Schedule Highlights With Guest Lineups and Film Listings
Major networks release advance schedules featuring variety series premieres. Highlights include David Steinberg hosting a five week opening night with Lesley Uggams and Ed McMahon, Orson Welles guesting on Marty Feldman’s show, and a lineup of classics like Mannix Gilligan’s Island Green Acres and The Tonight Show late night segments.
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David Steinberg
Leslie Uggams
Ed McMahon
David
Television Log for Monday July 20 Daily daytime lineup
The Tribune lists KCMO Channel 5 KUHI 16 KOAM 7 KMBC 4 KTWU 11 KODE 12 WIBW 13 KTEW 2 Chanute 3 WDAF 4 with programs from 6am to 2:15pm. Highlights include High Chaparral Stand Up and Cheer Dr Simon Locke Hee Haw Truth Consequences Beaver Lake il Electric Co Adventure Theater My Three Sons The Comic Longstreet Phantom of the Opera Ironside Dean Martin Owen Marshall World Press 30 Minutes With Paul Harvey I Love Lucy Weather Ride Beyond Vengeance The Appointment Faith Blue Skies Story of Jesus.
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Owen Marshall
World Press
Paul Harvey
Lncy
Jesus
Today in History highlights of July 19 1870 start war
On this date in 1870 the Franco Prussian War began and in 1821 England's King was noted.
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England
Twenty Five Years Ago Highlights At City Parks And More
Thirty seconds of local history cover park upgrades with swings now in place at three city parks and teeter totter boards on order. Notable events include a lightning killed cow near Chanute, inventor McGraw's wire hat rack for cars, and brief world war milestones and birthdays.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Piedmont Airlines
Hendersonville
N.C
Bell Telephone Co
Communications Workers of America
George McGovern
Pat Hingle
Will Rogers
Horseshoe Turned Deadly Weapon In Charlotte Incident
In Charlotte Marvin Dillard 32 is charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking Jack D Kennedy 41 in the mouth with a horseshoe during a quarrel while playing horseshoes. Kennedy suffers a broken jaw.
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Charlotte
N.C
Marvin Dillard
Jack D. Kennedy
Kennedy
Dillard
Local Newspaper Rates and Staff Credits Listed
Published daily except Sunday, with staff credits for Highland and Neosho regions. Subscription rates vary by territory, including in area towns with carrier delivery and Chanute Post Office, with tax details and monthly options.
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Highland Dwight McCreight
Keith Wright
F. M
Mike) Harris
Neosho
Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Kansas
Chanute Post Office
Cisnete
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