Food stamp plan drew strong criticism from congressmen
A columnist rails against the growing food stamp program, citing Rep. George A. Goodling and others. He warns of ballooning costs from $195 million to billions, argues the plan inflates bureaucracy, and questions efficiency. The piece also critiques Army leadership under General Westmoreland amid broader policy tensions.
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House Agriculture Committee
Washington
George A. Goodling
Pennsylvania
American Legion Magazine
Agriculture Department
Senate
General Motors
Westmoreland Pushes Moral Posters in Barracks Draw Uproar
Westmoreland bars the Army Chief promotes slogans and a brisk ad push for promotions while barracks suffer from cutbacks. privates mock the posters and lack of privacy. Enlisted men with degrees scoff at the changes, while some generals call Westmoreland weak for caving to pressure.
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Washington
Law on Inheritance Tax and Nixon Open Door Call
A reader asks if an inheritance must be reported on a tax return. The answer: inheritances are not income and generally not taxable for Federal Income Tax. The column also notes General Howze's push for stricter Army discipline and President Nixon urging GOP leaders to push open doors and action, stressing openness to the deprived and disaffected.
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Nixon
Patience in world affairs contrasts with American haste
In a broad opinion piece, the author argues the Soviet Union pursues restraint on Berlin, Indochina, and other hotspots while the United States pushes rapid solutions. The piece notes France and the 25 January summit yielded no decisions, urging patience and avoidance of impulsive moves. It closes with a TV review of Goldie Hawn’s NBC special praising her talents and performance.
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New York
Goldie
Goldie Hawn
Miss Hawn
Ruth Buzzi
Bob Dishy
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog
Muppet
TV Review Mixes Hope Crosby Laughs With Ragged NBC Segments
A Corry Pennsylvania evening review describes NBC’s Bob Hope special reuniting with Bing Crosby and a few familiar skits. It notes weak pacing and a dull Joe Garagiola memory game replacing a better known Words and Music. Petula Clark and Teresa Graves perform while golf chatter and old road camaraderie shape the broadcast’s uneven mood.
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Bob Hope
Hope
Bing Crosby
Bing
Jo Anne Worley
Petula Clark
Teresa Graves
NBC
Joe Garagiola
Grass roots opinion in Tempe Arizona denounces unrest
A Tempe reader quotes a local editorial about a shift from traditional values. The column worries that rising riot, restlessness, and rebellion threaten community order and calls for respect, religion and responsibility. The speaker contrasts past and present educational priorities and urges civic virtue.
High School musicians compete in district band event
Corry two local bandsmen Shirley Bennett and Annette Harvey participate in the Pennsylvania Northwest District High School Band in Franklin. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Richard Muckinhaupt at Corry Hospital. influenza cases rise in the city. A sled track led to a southside home in an alleged coal theft from Hammond Elevators, investigation ongoing.
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Corry
Franklin
Shirley Bennett
Gary Bennett
West Smith Street
Annette Harvey
Alice Harvey
South Street
Richard Muckinhaupt
East Main Street
Corry Hospital
Hammond Elevators Company
Brown
Hammond
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