Who Needs Social Security We Do Says Public Pension Critique
A dated editorial argues Congress must repeal the 1969 kicker add on to federal pensions to curb inflated benefits. It criticizes lawmakers for avoiding Social Security reform while public employee pensions rise beyond private plans. It links New York City brinkmanship to pension costs and urges universal, private-like compensation in public sector pay.
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Gallo and the candy store scheme and a double dealing meet
In a Brooklyn mob tale Joey Gallo debates ousting runners to launch candy stores to skim small bets. Albert Anastasia approves the plan after a confrontation with Julie Podell, leading to a violent outcome at the Copa. The narrative shifts to Social Security Retirement Test debates, explaining how earnings affect benefits and exemptions, with reader letters urging clarity and next topics.
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Fourth of July memories and shifting patriotism in America
The author reflects on growing distance from Fourth of July pageantry, recalling childhood fireworks and shared national pride. They contrast past unity with current ambivalence, note changes in parade customs, and describe a broader sense of cultural and political unease across generations. The piece also critiques Agriculture Secretary Butz and the use of civil servants for campaign work, exposing perceived political tampering within the Ford administration.
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Butz stumps for Ford amid wiretap policy clash
The report recounts Butz praising Ford as the best possible candidate and a winner while attacking federal bureaucracy. It notes a White House wiretap bill stirring Republican unease at a March 23 meeting, with Senate Democrat objections to tighter judicial review and protections for citizens against taps.
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