Congress Perks Highlight Taxpayer Costs and Benefits
The piece argues lawmakers face high costs and generous benefits funded by taxpayers. It cites salaries around 42,500, extensive travel, free office space, mail, and medical perks, plus substantial staff spending and junkets. It notes shifts in attitude toward marijuana laws, with Eastland exploring relaxed penalties while keeping some sanctions.
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Eastland and Pot Planters Near Sunflower River
Eastland's Mississippi Plantation saw narcotics agents find a marijuana patch by the Sunflower River. The senator aided surveillance, but planters learned of it and abandoned the crop by boat.
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It Is History Now by Paul Harvey Chronicle
A reflective summary tracing turbulent 1960s to late Nixon era events. The narrative moves through war division, assassinations, graft accusations, White House scandal, cabinet resignations, and economic troubles. It notes foreign policy gains and finally frames the era as history.
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Wright view on crisis and investment advice amid rising prices
John Cunnitt notes Wright sees possible European origin financial shock impacting U.S. markets within weeks but urges investors to keep investment grade common stocks. He explains dollar income rising yet real value falls as prices outpace income, and explains housing prices outstrip sales due to tight mortgage money, creating illusory gains.
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