Editorial exposes food stamp abuse by a Berkeley hippie
The Oakland California Tribune piece describes a hoodie of a Berkeley hippie who resells food stamps for profit. It claims he buys 28 dollars worth of stamps for zero, uses 27.51 worth for groceries and takes 49 cents change, then cycles weekly. A fourth week sales yield profits and a larger welfare indictment.
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Auto safety criticized after 1971 model tests
Private investigations and regulators fault the auto industry for unsafe design. Tests on 1071 models show lighter cars with weaker hoods and bumpers causing heavy damage and high repair costs even at low speeds. Experts say safer construction is possible but industry incentives may be lacking.
New Jersey Lottery Seen as Education Fund Benefit
New Jersey became the latest state to launch a public lottery using proceeds for education. In its first months of operation the program raised substantial revenue, contrasting with New York where tickets cost more and prizes are less frequent.
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Trashing America and the Radical Threat, 1960s View
Anthony Marriga discusses a Washington Post columnist warning that radical left protests resemble urban guerrilla tactics. He urges long range planning, tougher legal tools, and potential martial law to curb mob violence and protect Congress and public order.
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Edmondson eyes Harris in Oklahoma Democrat primary clash
Oklahoma congressman Ed Edmondson, longtime Democratic whip candidate, plans to challenge Sen. Fred Harris next year. Edmondson aims to unseat Harris who has faced Republican scrutiny for liberal votes, with potential rivalry from figures like astronaut Tom Stafford. The piece notes Harris’s civil rights stance and the GOP’s view of his vulnerability.
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