Tax growth in state and local levies tops 68 percent
Tax Foundation figures show state and local tax collections rose from 61 to 108 billion dollars between 1967 and 1972, a 68 percent per capita increase from 308 to 333 dollars. Nebraska near average at 67 percent. New York and California highest per resident burdens exceed 600 dollars.
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Meat Price Decline Prompts Market Correction
The Wall Street Journal reports falling meat prices as supply rises after months of scarcity. Government controls faded and consumers reduced intake, while farmers increased feeding to chase higher livestock prices. Chicago choice beef drops from 91 to 65 cents a pound with pork and poultry following the trend.
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the Journal
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You got yours who cares and the public apathy
A terse critique of civic disengagement and moral decline. The piece laments widespread indifference as cops are shot, the poor decay under social neglect, and Americans chase materialism while avoiding involvement. It questions neighborly responsibility and calls out fragmented civic life.
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Miami
Everly
Rome
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Will Rogers on golf money and vaudeville style
Will Rogers notes California golf players touring a circuit like vaudeville. He observes the professional championship offers about 38 000 dollars to the winner, warning that large sums turn the game tense and unfunny for players and spectators alike. He jokes about the pressure and desire to win the prize.
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Fragmented mental rants on pleasure power and society
A dense, provocative monologue railing against materialism and social indifference. It mocks politics and poverty, extols sex, consumerism, and instant gratification while scathingly questioning faith and civic engagement. A stream of controversial, irreverent observations speak to alienation and media critique.
Freedom Heralds Self Control In Civic Creed
The Columbus Telegram urges readers to cherish individual freedom as a moral duty and personal responsibility. It argues freedom is a divine gift, not political grant, and warns against license or anarchy, citing moral guides and the Declaration of Independence. The piece frames self-discipline as essential to unlocking human potential.
Water retention explained by Dr Lamb in brief reader note
Lawrence E. Lamy responds on water retention noting normal body water exceeds half of body weight, daily fluctuations of up to five pounds due to intake heat and activity, and that early weight loss on diets reflects water not fat. A 24 hour study showed 3 to 5 pounds of water loss via urine with fasting.
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Lamb
Reader
Water weight myths and diet misleads in weight loss cycles
A health piece debunks low carbohydrate diet fads and explains water retention. It notes kidney salt loss with drastic carb cuts, possible initial fat loss, and cycles of water gain and loss over weeks. Readers are reminded that water changes do not equate to fat loss and final results depend on fat reduction, not water shift.
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Arswcerta
Portia
The Osteopathic Century and Prohibition Debate
The article traces osteopathic medicine from its 19th century origins with Andrew Taylor Still to its evolving status in modern practice. It notes licensing similarities with MDs, AMA policy toward integration, and continued resistance among some DOs. It also covers liquor law shifts post Prohibition and the proposed H.R. 2006 and H.R. 2096 affecting wine commerce and state control within a federal framework.
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Ile
Baker University
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Kansas
D.C
T.o.s
United States
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American Medical Association
Grass roots battle over veto proof Congress in 1970s
A Meany driven push for a two thirds majority in Congress to repeal Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act faces Grass roots opposition. The piece notes Watergate anger, shifting party dynamics, and a Princeton Opinion Research Corp study showing rank and file resistance to compulsory unionism. It discusses primary pressures on Democrats and the risk of a liberal shift in Congress by next November.
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Aflhto
George Meany
Congress
Howe
Senate
Meany
Treasury
White House
Haldeman-Ehrlichman
Capitol Hill
Mr. Meany
Opinion Research Corporation of
Princeton
N.d
Reed Larsen
National Right To Work Committee
Labor unions and public opinion on right to work and spending
A historical ORC poll shows 70 percent of the U S public backing Right to Work while 60 percent of union members and 61 percent of unknown households align with the majority. Union wives favor retention at 74 percent, and 78 percent support banning compulsory union dues for campaigns.
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U.S
Unk
Whol
Anto
Congress
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