Our Opinion on Voluntary Political Giving
The piece critiques proposals to fund major parties from public money and supports voluntary contributions. It argues campaigns cost too much for ordinary candidates and suggests a limited tax deduction or credit to encourage giving without resorting to compulsory financing.
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Derelict Cemeteries Stir Debate Over Public Land Use
Jim Bishop critiques cemetery expansions funded by HUD after Pulaski Tennessee received 133474 dollars to study derelict public cemeteries. He notes high costs, religious and cultural issues, and recalls Ossuary practices of ancient Jerusalem while lampooning modern funeral extravagances.
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Pearson Probes Kosygin Trip and Castro Ties
Drew Pearson surveys Premier Kosygin's Kremlin visit and Castro's shifting alignments with the United States and Red China. He notes Castro's overtures to the US, Moscow's mixed responses, and evolving geopolitical flirtations affecting Washington diplomacy.
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Morrow Wins 1927 Medal Handicap at Corry CC
Lb Morrow won the Fourth of July medal handicap at Corry Country Club with a low 70. Beckley Ralston putter prize awarded. Injuries from firecrackers marred a local day with Bessie Castrantas injured near her eye.
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Venezuela Declares Independence from Spain in 1811
On this date in 1811 Venezuela proclaimed independence from Spain, the first South American country to do so. Ten years earlier, Commonwealth prime ministers meeting in London urged normal relations with Communist China.
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Harrisburg Tax Push Prompts Citizen Lobby Controversy
Governor Shafer seeks public support for 267 million in new taxes while creating a citizen lobby comprised of organized groups. Critics say the move masks bureaucratic monopolization and turns pressure groups into surrogates for tax hikes, shaping public opinion.
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Palm lines and tongue clues to disease questioned
Dr Coleman discusses palmistry and dermatoglyphics as unreliable disease indicators while affirming the tongue mirrors body health. He cites vitamins, infections, anemia, and allergies as tongue signs and warns against palm readings exploiting fears. Readers can write questions for possible inclusion.
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