Editorial: Close the Truckholes in Tax Evasion
The piece argues to seal wealth loopholes under the income tax surcharge. It notes billionaires and industries exploit deductions, unrealized gains, and gifts to avoid taxes while middle and small taxpayers bear the burden. It urges candidates to state plans to reform tax inequities and end the truckholes once and for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Douglas
Gaylord A. Nelson
D-Wis
Spirit of Jefferson marks 125 years serving Eastern Panhandle
The Spirit of Jefferson Farmers Advocate in Charles Town celebrates its 125th year as West Virginia’s oldest weekly. Founded 1844, it remains dedicated to honest, factual reporting with humility and no sensationalism, per an editorial co-signed by Max Brown and The Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit of Jefferson Farmers Advocate
Charles Town
Panhandle
West Virginia
Virginia
Spirit of
Jefferson
Gazette
Max Brown
TV Violence on Nighttime Hours Draws Sharp Critique
Christian Science Monitor staff watched 85 percent of network TV for a week and logged 84 deaths during prime time plus 372 violent acts or threats. They note evening hours from 7:30 to 9 p m show the highest violence with 26.7 million children watching and an incident every 16.3 minutes. The Milwaukee Journal decries lack of originality and warns about the casual killing on programs aimed at children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
The
Milwaukee Journal
Readers' Forum: Communism Seen in Vista Work
A Readers' Forum letter discusses alleged communist influence in Vista projects, critiques Government workers, and warns of civic decay. The writer cites a damaged sidewalk, a crumbling C&O Depot area, and a freight line building hazard near Reese Setta, urging action from West Virginia officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Charlesine
Mm Road Commission
C&o
Differences Matter In personal terms in Miami Beach race
The piece argues that Nixon and Rockefeller differ more in personal style and reputation than policy, and that Nixon’s closer alignment with national views could help him win November while Rockefeller splits the party. It notes Nixon’s past liberal shifts and the trouble he faces from Democrats, universities, and urban minorities, with broader implications for who can govern after January 20.
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Rockefeller
Her
Nixon
Goldwater
Reagan
Johnson
Miami Beach
Nison
Senate
House
Humphrey
Platform Committee
New York
Young
Kennedy
Washington
Worldwide presidential election proposal by Art Buchwald
Art Buchwald argues that the United States should allow any citizen over 21 worldwide to vote for the U S president. He contends global voting would grant a worldwide mandate, suppress attacks on the dollar, end embassy protests, and welcome the Sixth Fleet, while noting satellite TV could aid campaigning and language barriers could be overcome.
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United States
America
Sierra Leone
Borneo
U.S. Sixth Fleet
Richard Nixon
Washington Watch reports on $500 fund dinner in D.C.
John W. Yago notes a large Washington fundraising dinner dominated by Vice President Humphrey. About 3,000 attendees paid $500 each to hear speeches, see entertainment by teens and Randall Alioto, and hear promises of liberal vision and crime opposition.
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Washington
Campaign Dobatees
Gov. Smith
Charleston
Virgil Matthews
San Francisco
Joseph Alioto
Gren Aren Wilceek
Humphrey
Johnson
Adlai Stevenson
Nelson Rockefeller
America
Humphreys
Message from Yoonge Nelson to Rockefeller
A dated letter from Aug 5 1968 mentions a Miami city page one story. The note to Rocky hints at a plan or farewell with a light remark about bikinis and a swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Miami, Fla
Pope Paul Warns Critics On Birth Control Edict
Pope Paul warns critics that opposition to his birth control edict could be made retroactive. He tells young Catholic couples they have rhythm and asks who could ask for more. The piece mixes political chatter with odd cultural aside about Russians, Czechs, and popcorn in a theater meeting.
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Paul
Hubert
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Hump Aeagan
Arthy
John W. Yago
Washington Watch
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Poe
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Vincent Price
Maryland
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