Open communication urged over congressional franking perks
Opinion piece argues franking costs taxpayers millions and mostly serves officials. Authors propose a taxpayer franking privilege to contact their congressman, contending current messaging is biased and propaganda. They call for genuine open dialogue between people and government.
Hoover Coverup Ties Oswald to FBI Hosty in 12 Year Rift
A 12 year old coverup claim centers on J Edgar Hoover and the Warren Commission. It alleges FBI agent Hosty destroyed a threatening note from Lee Harvey Oswald and that the FBI failed to alert Secret Service, potentially altering Kennedy’s fate. The narrative recounts Hosty questioning Oswald and discussions with Dallas police Lt Revill about a file on Oswald.
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Hoover coverup claims surface in Kennedy assassination tale
The account alleges FBI officials including J Edgar Hoover and Special Agent Hosty mishandled information on Lee Harvey Oswald. It cites notes and affidavits showing conflicting statements about Oswald's threat level and FBI contacts prior to the assassination, with implications of a deliberate coverup and ongoing questions for the Warren Commission.
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Rebuttal to Anderson on natural gas and public policy
A reader argues with Jack Andersons claim of a government and oil gas producer conspiracy to create a winter gas shortage. The letter cites drops in interstate gas deliveries, explains price controls and demand, and urges Congress to remove price ceilings to spur new gas field exploration. It warns of rising costs to consumers and compares interstate versus intrastate pricing. It also estimates small increases in homeowner bills if decontrol occurs and notes cheaper substitute fuels are undesirable.
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Wisconsin labels prescription drugs with effectiveness loss date
Wisconsin passes a law requiring labeling of prescription drugs with a loss of effectiveness date to improve consumer safety. The Legislature also expands lobbyist registration and state financing rules while other states move on ballot access, security codes, and anti corruption efforts amid varied responses.
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Lavender Cadillac Caper Tests Editor and Town
The editor's wife’s lavender-painted Cadillac is stolen from a downtown lot. He responds with nightly page one fillers and taunting notes to the thief, prompting police involvement and public chatter until the car is found abandoned and undamaged. The editor laments the crook’s disbelief in the paper.
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