Taxes the missing factor in wages and living costs
A reader notes a Wall Street Journal piece arguing wages outpaced inflation from 1985 to 1972, but asserts rising taxes erode real gains for workers. The letter claims inflation, taxes, and government meddling harm both workers and business and that the article omits the tax burden as the missing factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssue
The
Wall Street Journal
Journal
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Commerce
Artiste
Question Box notes on gold ownership and gold standard
The Republic platform backs restoring the right to own gold but not committing to a gold standard. It argues ownership should not be penalized and notes past prohibitions on gold and illegal beverages as a caution. A true gold standard would require market-determined gold value and political acceptance to curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
U.S
R. C. Hoiles
Freedom Newspapers
Persans
Common English surname question and Canadian languages
A reader asks for the most common surname in English speaking regions with the answer that "Simith" is regarded thus. Another query notes Canada has two official languages, English and French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simith
Canada
Party Pooper Hits Miami Beach Birthday Bash
Hollywood press agent Al Horwits and Claire attend a 60th birthday party for Jesse Weiss at Joe's Stone Crabs in Miami Beach. Notables like Hy Gardner Jack Paar Miriam Paar Walter Winchell and Grace Weiss mingle amid loud music and lavish hors d oeuvres. The event ends with light humor about who pays the bill and a mayoral joke about a new runp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Horwits
Hollywood Movies
Claire
Miami Beach
Horwill
Clair
Kelly
Jesse Weiss
Joe
Jesse
Weiss
Hy Gardner
Jack Paar
Miriam Paar
America
Boniface
Nell Lang
Walter Winchell
Morris Landsberg
Eden Roc
Hollywood
Miami
Freedom Newspaper Telegram Mission Statement 1972
The Telegram from Columbus Nebraska proclaims freedom as a God given gift, not a government grant, urging self control and personal action. It cites the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guiding principles, promoting peace starting with individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muir
Andrehy
Joral
Does Boiling Coffee Eliminate Caffeine Risks
Dr. Lamb explains that extended boiling does not remove caffeine from coffee nor make it harmless. Caffeine stimulates the nervous system and heart, can irritate the stomach, and decaffeinated products still contain flavor compounds. diluting with milk reduces caffeine per cup. The reader’s Mexican coffee habits likely lessen caffeine intake per serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Mexico
Yucatan
Packer
Mystery of Scrambled Names and Clues in a Puzzling List
A garbled compilation of terms and phrases includes references to places like New Jersey and Minos, scattered numbers, and hints suggesting a cryptic or puzzle-like structure. The text reads as a collage of clues without a single coherent narrative or solution.
How the Swiss see us
Berne reports on Swiss views of the U S federal system and welfare policy. It contrasts Swiss governance, based on cantonal identity and rotation in the Council, with American presidential elections and welfare debates, noting Swiss expectations of self-reliance and citizenship. The piece cites Henry Altorfer of the Watchmakers Information Center and a Neuchatel executive to illustrate Swiss attitudes toward welfare and federalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Ang
Nello Celto
Cello Nella
U.S.A
U.S
Wao
Henry Altorfer
Watchmakers of Switzerland Information Center
Kugaile
Mme. Alforfer
Zurich
Lindsay
Allorfer
Neuchatel
Basel
James Madison
Bonn
Brussels
West Bevin
New York
Strife at the Olympics and political intrusion
A critical reflection on political discrimination at the 20th Olympiad in Munich. The piece denounces Rhodesia’s expulsion, praises athletes from Rhodesia and Arab states, and condemns political blackmail and terrorist acts that mar the Olympic spirit. It cites Avery Brundage and warns of a decay of Olympic ideals if intrusion continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeve
Rhodesia
Ey Avery Brundage
Brundage
Kenya
Ethiopia
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Great Britain
Munich
Seyere
Israel
BARES by Phil Pastoral
Fragmented writing discusses mortgage strain and nursing to ease troubles. Mentions Garlie as cold prevention, suggests dietary tips, and questions about ownership and a long mortgage term. Ends with a puzzled note on unpaid bills and delayed payments.
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Pease
Supreme Court
Bist
King Feri
Jim
Your ‘Freedom Newspaper
Columbus, Nebraska
Berry's
WIL, Inc
Mines
Giel
Frevious Puzeta
Onewspap
Jet
John
Chamberlain
Nrad Sot
By Anthony Harrigan
New Vie Eather Posies
Tnbvital Semel
Bares By
Phil Pastoral
Evan
Ae ‘Earf
IGN
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