In Our Opinion We Need Taxpayer Plank Now
A reader laments absent tax relief for individual taxpayers while parties plot business breaks. The column argues the middle class bears rising taxes and surcharges, laments lobbying by organized groups, and urges taxpayers to unite to push their interests in Washington.
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Nixon ethics under fire from Democrats at Miami
Drew Pearson reports Democrats plan to press Nixon ethics questions at the GOP Miami convention. They cite Nixon's $18,000 expense fund and a $205,000 loan to his brother, plus ties to oilmen, real estate and bankers who funded his campaigns. Jack Anderson testifies on ethics before a platform committee, urging a reforming Congress.
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Senate Frank
Fineman Eyes House Control and Governor Ties
Harrisburg column notes Representative Herbert Fineman, back in the capital, aims to seize House majority in November. He touts past bipartisan wins, defends constitutional measures, labor bills, civil rights amendments, meat inspection, conservation and the Susquehanna compact, arguing votes reflect bill merit over party lines.
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Bear Lake mill to rebuild after last Monday fire
Corry patrons committee of the Bear Lake GLF mill met last night and planned immediate reconstruction of the mill destroyed by a fire started when thieves blew the safe. At 504 East South Street Mrs. Edward Kinley hosted the gathering.
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Independence liner goes Go Go to lure cruise crowd
Jim Bishop records the Independence financings and party vibe as Jakob Isbrandtsen and William Fugazy transform the liner into a floating hotel. The I ndependence debuts a Go Go era with orange sunrise hulls and late night rock n roll, courting families and single travelers alike amidst industry shifts toward hotel ships.
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Mondays Prove Most Dangerous, Cattle Use Bells, Wigs Grow
Hal Boyle presents a mix of notes on Mondays as the most dangerous work day, cattle herds guided by high frequency bell like sounds, and trends in wigs and toupees. The column also covers a diabetes screening reminder, traffic fatality counts, mattress firmness effects on sleep, and a NatGeo claim about hidden fresh water, with quotes from notable figures.
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Christopher Isherwood
Automobile Legal Association
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