Opinion: Libertarians misled by political hype over reforms
The piece argues that voters and Libertarians are repeatedly drawn by promises of real reform and new good guys in office. It cites Rep. H R Gross quitting Congress, warning reforms are illusory and that political action will warp any change. The essay urges skepticism toward campaign rhetoric and the endless hunt for a decisive breakthrough.
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H.R. Gross
U.S. House of Representatives
Gross
Copley News Service
Benjamin Shore
Town
NACo urges continuation of revenue sharing at annual meeting
In July the National Association of Counties outlined goals for the coming year including extending the general revenue sharing program. It urged counties to campaign for re enactment by promoting Congress support, mobilizing state associations, and informing communities. The organization also pressed for mandatory allocation of federal funds.
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National Association of Counties
Naco
Congress
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Federal funds shape local transit and health programs
The article describes federal and state partnerships to fund community action programs and transit systems in small urban and rural areas. It notes pilot transit initiatives, capital and operating support, and cost sharing with local health departments as part of a broader funding push amid inflation concerns.
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Big Brother
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Postmaster General Klassen weighs air mail stamp changes
In a local paper story Godfrey E T Klassen suggested eliminating the 13 cent basic airmail rate would not by itself alter the rate for regular first class mail. He noted first class service remains similar to airmail and spoke on postage policy.
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E.T. Klassen
Klassen
Postal rate hints spark air mail dream and old political jabs
In a fragmentary column, readers glimpse debates over postal service costs and a proposed 3-cent rise in first-class rates to 13 cents aimed at closing a projected deficit. The piece mingles political quips about administration figures with a note on possible air mail price shifts.
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Wall Street Journal
Postal Service
House Subcommittee
B.T. Klassen
Fragmentary Columbus Telegraph item from 1974
A damaged clipping from the Columbus Telegraph of Thursday August 8 1974 in Columbus Nebraska presents partial wording about anarchy and self control with unreadable surrounding context and unclear details.
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Columbus
Columbus, Nebraska
Kidney questions and stones answered by Dr. Lamb
In this reader Q and A, Dr. Lawrence E. Lamb discusses whether beef kidney contains urine, its nutritional value and odor, and addresses kidney versus gall stones. He explains urine is part of blood, kidney cholesterol in kidneys, and that stones can be small or large with variable symptoms.
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Lawrence E. Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Europe
Legal Services Bill sparks impeachment talk and voter concerns
The piece argues the Legal Services Corporation bill concentrates power with lawyers, risking liberal activist policies using taxpayer funds. It cites Nixon opposition and mentions conservatives like Ashbrook and Phillips backing impeachment, while noting broader critiques of federal spending and domestic policy failures.
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Services ‘Corporation
Mixon
Hix
Jobn Ashbrook
Howard Phillips
Fee Meer
New’ Legal Services Corporation
Ronald Reagan
California
Louis XV
Place de la Revolution
Nixon
Los Angeles
Congress
Legal Services Corporation
HEW
Houston
Detroit
Forman
Debtors use Wage Earner Plan to tame debt in Maine
Dennis and Mrs. Cash of Bangor faced four thousand dollars in debt after easy credit promises. A bankruptcy judge assigned a caseworker, cut car payments, and allowed them to repay twelve dollars weekly under Chapter 13. Maine judges praise early use to prevent stigma and protect both debtors and creditors.
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Dennis Cash
Bangor
Main
Cash
Nicola Beane Ee
New Hampshire
Maryland
Indiana
Maine
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Conrad Cyr
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