Election Doldrums Stir Debate Over Ford Carter Need
A partisan column laments the 1976 presidential race noting Ford and Carter lack spark or leadership to heal a wounded nation. It questions viable statesmanship beyond Kissinger while acknowledging Mondale and Dale as unfit. The piece concludes with uncertainty about a viable path forward.
Speer the Nazi Armaments Minister and Prisoner
The essay surveys Albert Speer, Adolf Hitler's trusted architect and armaments minister, who served 20 years in Spandau for war crimes. It notes his post prison wealth from books, his reflections on Hitler, and his controversial stance that his genius helped sustain Nazi war effort while he faced Nuremberg judgments.
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Adolf Hitler
Reich
Nazi Germany
Nuremburg
Speer
Germany
Spandau
Anton Viner
Third Reich
Hitler
Hilde
Understanding the 76 Tax Reform Act Impacts All Taxpayers
Sylvia Porter warns that the 1976 Tax Reform Act affects every taxpayer, not only the rich. The act spans 1000 pages with provisions influencing 1976 and 1978 returns, creating new rules and shifts in standard deductions and personal exemptions for many filers.
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U.S
Tax law changes tighten deductions and reform estate rules
A sweeping overhaul limits many deductions, shifts alimony and child care rules, expands credits, and raises capital loss limits. The 1976 act reshapes gifts and estates with a unified rate schedule, higher marital deduction, and new tax treatment for inherited property while limiting long term capital gains holding periods. A separate report outlines alleged campaign contributions by Quintana Petroleum investors to key lawmakers, linking Texas oilmen to favorable tax legislation.
Quintana group ties oil men to campaign funding
Jack Anderson reports Quintana officials funneled thousands to senators and representatives allied with the oil industry. Lloyd Bentsen and Lowell Weicker received substantial sums while Bob Krimpel or primear faced mixed support. An enemies list surfaced as Quintana donors blocked identification and details remained elusive.
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Quintana Bunch
Lloyd Bentsen
Dtex
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Lowell Weicker
R-Ct
Quintana
Bob Eckhardt
PAA
Nick Gerhardt
Holding Junior Liable In Damages Suits Over Acts Of Children
A primer on whether children can face liability for property damage and personal injury. It cites cases of six and four year olds, noting courts often hold minors liable when there is mischief or intent, but not for acts lacking mischievous motive. It also references a Pennsylvania Bar public service feature and a Quintana political context.
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Willie
Lucy
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