Statesmen and a wary view of leadership in 1970s politics
In a reflective column, observers question the presence of true statesmen in U S politics. Ford is labeled colorless, Rockefeller unlikely to embody leadership, and House and Senate leadership deemed lacking. The piece calls for men of calibre who can say no and stand firm amid governmental pressures. The later section shifts to a New York AP report on holiday gifts and stock market sentiment, noting inflation fears, educational costs, and a skeptical view of stocks as gifts with the NYSE promoting restraint.
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Nelson Rockefeller
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Hite
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Securities Industry Association
Gift stock to minors through custodial accounts gains legality
John Cunniff notes laws across states allow gifts of securities to minors with a parent as custodian, making the process simple though binding. While prices are low for blue chips and small orders incur negotiable commissions, investing early can leverage time, with typical processing about five business days before certificates reach the purchaser.
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Qive
Merrill Lyn
HEW probes stalled by Senate cuts and fraud raids
Washington headline roundup reports HEW faces 81 major backlogged cases totaling at least 17.5 million with another 100 not opened, while fraud losses may reach 83 million across Medicaid, student loans, grants and health programs. Senate Appropriations cut staff, hindering investigations. HEW has indicted several cases and recovered 1.3 million. Additional notes cover a CIA mask purchase, a Ford White House ashtray order, oil company costs claimed in a GAO report, and timber wolf killings in Minnesota amid Interior Department review.
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Los Angeles
Cleveland
Boston
Cicago
The Gulf Stream as a Mysterious Ocean River
Jim Bishop extols the Gulf Stream as a vast Atlantic river of warm waters, describing its persistent flow, immense size, and global climatic impact. He blends science, history, and poetic framing to underscore oceans as a dominant force shaping weather, navigation, and exploration.
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Gulf Stream
Law defines appeal process for tax assessments
The text explains that counties have a board to review and reverse property tax assessments and hear taxpayer appeals. Appeals must be timely, as stated on the notice. If dissatisfied, court appeals follow, with procedures varying by subdivision and strictly governed by statutes.
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