Taxpayers warned as Social Security plan boosts taxes
Opinion warns that the federal government plans a $300 income tax increase via a Social Security Welfare Bill. It details a $145.20 annual rise from Social Security and a welfare cost equal or greater, effectively raising total taxes while promising a “break.” It urges public opposition before passage.
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Simple virtues in a fast moving world
A Brookville opinion quotes urge to uphold truth and resist crowd pressure. It notes great achievers retain basic morals, dare to disagree, and speak truth when unpopular, urging readers to reflect on personal integrity. A Kansas citizen mocks stamp advertising by an outreach firm and jokes about branded glue stamps and mismatched purchases.
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Insurance linked funds bridge saver and investor markets
The article reviews attempts by insurers banks and mutual funds to capture discretionary dollars through variable annuities and tied plans. It highlights the Harleysville Fairfield fund offering long term guarantees covering shares insurance premiums and fees with a 3000 to 120000 minimum and a ten year term. It notes other funds joining and questions the desirability and necessity of such insurance and the appropriate investment horizon.
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Nixon strategy may backfire as Hanoi presses invasion
U.S. officials say President Nixon sought to win a peace before the election by pressuring Hanoi, implying tougher terms after. North Vietnam appears to have moved boldly, committing home forces to an open invasion of South Vietnam, upending U.S. military plans and complicating pre election bargaining.
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Private Prosecution May Be Filed Against Accused
The law states an individual may initiate a private criminal complaint before a district justice. At a preliminary hearing the justice decides if a prima facie case exists to return to court. The grand jury then examines for indictment, which may be dropped on DA advice. Consider consulting the DA beforehand.
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Primary patterns emerge from diverse Wisconsin results
In Wisconsin the big winner appears to be George McGovern as primary votes show extremists rallying behind a single candidate while moderates split among several contenders. The piece notes cross voting, the influence of party lines, and cautions that turnout by less dogmatic voters dilutes the apparent lead of any one candidate.
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Pryor to 30 By Tim Pryor
A sweeping rant mixes consumer junk mail, regional stores, and political commentary. The writer targets mail catalogs from Ohio and Erie while venting about local outlets, then pivots to 1960s political figures Goldwater, McGovern, Humphrey, Muskie, and Kennedy as they relate to party support. The piece concludes with a contrast between vocal minorities and a silent majority shaping policy.
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