Newsmen Privilege Act urged to shield sources in 1971 push
In Washington a Senator argues for a Newsmen's Privilege Act to protect confidential news sources from disclosure by courts or Congress. The measure cites 14 states already limiting compelled revealies, urging Congress to affirm a constitutional right to keep sources private amid judicial and investigative proceedings.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Wall Street misery and a future for the exchange
A Wall Street veteran laments the greed and inequities of brokerage firms, claiming commissions drive ruinous trades and that rulebooks protect partners over clients. He cites Merrill Lynch and a culture of injustice, while regulators reportedly quit in despair. The piece also notes Senate perks and protests mischaracterized as peace efforts.
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Stock Exchange
Jesus People Reach Beach in Easter Revival Across Nation
The St. Petersburg Times reports youth revival scenes from Florida to Kentucky and Arkansas. Beach sing ins, Bible baptisms, and gospel songs replace beer at Fort Lauderdale Beach. Ex-junkies turn in hashish and LSD in Hot Springs after church talks. A Detroit pastor and Denver youth leader frame modern fundamentalism as unchanging moral values.
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Hot Springs
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British decimal currency shift praised by reader
A reader from Alexandria comments on Britain abandoning its old currency system for a decimal pound equal to 100 pennies. The opines the move should avoid past U S dollar problems, hoping Britain maintains 100 cent equality.
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Alexandria
Journalstandard
Tourist climbs Leaning Tower of Pisa amid windy ascent
Patrick O keefe for AP reports a traveler climbs the Leaning Tower of Pisa, describing the shaky galleries, lack of guard rails, and a nerves jangling ascent. He notes the tower dates to 1173 and overlooks Pisa, with Amorous graffiti on pillars and a cautious Vatican view from the top.
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Associated Press
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G. Barsanti & Sons
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de Boreanno Pisano
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New York Economy Grows Yet Jobless Claims Persist
The AP notes GDP growth and falling inflation while unemployment lingers. Despite rising housing starts and strong corporate incomes, many forecasters expect only modest unemployment relief this year as workers demand jobs and higher wages amid inflation concerns.
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New York
Law on cost basis and wage outlook in 1971 era
The article explains fair market value as the basis for property cost for income tax when cost records are missing, citing comparables, expert testimony, and appraisals. It notes deed data can reveal original cost via tax stamps. It also reports 1971 wage gains and looming strikes as unions push to offset rising living costs, risking conflict with the Nixon administration.
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I.R.S
Bureau of National Affairs, Inc
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