Question for a Yes vote on state veterans bonus
A newspaper letter urges residents to vote yes next Tuesday to increase state debt by 310 million dollars so all Vietnam veterans receive a state bonus. The author argues delays could deprive late veterans of benefits and calls for equal recognition with World War II and Korean War veterans, framing the measure as a fair token of thanks. The tone is persuasive and staunchly pro bonus.
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Vietnam
Fineman Accused of Macing Staff for Campaign Funds
Minority Leader Rep Herbert Fineman faces allegations from a Philadelphia paper that he attempted to siphon about two percent of salaries from state House staff and lobbyists to fund Democrats in 1974. The piece notes $67,000 amassed previously and considers possible leadership disqualification amid DA inquiries in Philadelphia and Dauphin counties.
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State House
Herbert Fineman
Macing
Philadelphia
Fineman
Rebozo and Haldeman plot links Hughes to Democrats
Confidential White House memos reveal H R Haldeman sought to plant stories tying Howard Hughes to the Democrats in 1971. Bebe Rebozo, after receiving two $50,000 installments, urged to be kept informed and to avoid exposure while aiding inquiries into Larry O'Brien’s ties to Hughes. O'Brien acknowledged past discussions but said he never drew Hughes money. memo trail shows tensions and planned leaks.
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Washington
Bebe Rebozo
Nixon
Howard Hughes
White House
Hughes
H. R. Haldeman
Larry O’brien
Rebozo
Haldeman
John Dean
Larry O'Brien
O'Brien
Maheu
O’brien
A Suggestion for Spiro Agnew on Public Contracts
The column argues former Governor Spiro Agnew should devote his influence to reform public works bidding. It highlights payoffs by architects and engineers in Maryland and other states, cites DoJ on graft traditions, and urges Agnew to champion bid letting and public campaign financing reforms to curb corruption.
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Maryland
Mr. Agnew
Earth miracles New York all-encompassing wish list
A whimsical AP style column lists outlandish goals from space travel to curbside cabs on rainy days. It imagines universal snow in July, affordable orthodontia, dependable husbands, engaging wives, winning at gambling, and harsh policies on early Christmas decorations. It also envisions self-destructing ads, zero bombs, anti calorie discoveries, and national mothers-in-law honor day.
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New York
Las Vegas
Economic Outlook Notes Energy and Food Shortages
New York based commentary cites officials and researchers noting slow action on looming energy and food shortfalls. C W Cook of General Foods recalls the 1965 National Commission on Food and Fiber urging balance, while U S Industrial Outlook 1974 predicts coal oil shale and new tech will shape energy. Corporate profits rise but warn price relief needed amid rising costs. Wage settlements show slower growth in early nine months of the year.
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New York
Columbia Graduate School of Business
C.W. Cook
General Foods Corp
Johnson
National Commission On Food and Fiber
United States
U.S
Commerce Department
Union Carbide
William Pardoe
San Francisco
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