Election Spending Limits in the 1971 Campaign
The 1971 Federal Election Campaign Act imposes spending caps on broadcast and voter solicitation media for presidential campaigns, with volunteers exempt. It faces legal challenges from the Conservative Party of New York, while questions linger on enforcement and whether caps apply per stage of the election.
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Department of Justice
Ronald L. Ziegler
Nixon
Volun
Conservative Party of
New York
More Puerto Ricans chose home, growth seen on island
An unexpected rise in Puerto Rican arrivals in the third quarter of 1971 shows 20,000 more arrivals than departures, with many returning to stay. The piece notes Puerto Rico’s economic rise from a late 1940s per capita income of 250 dollars to over 1,500 dollars today, and discusses migration patterns, independence sentiment, and Cuban influence amid a backdrop of improved opportunities on the island.
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Puerto Rico
Fiorello
Little Flower) LaGuardia
New York City
Vito Marcantonio
New York
Caribbean
Manhattan
Commonwealth
Comnion
Cuba
Tax Return Audits Rise Slightly in 1971 Figures
The IRS report shows one in 56 returns audited in 1971, up from 1970. Audits yielded 3.4 billion extra payments, with two thirds of taxpayers having more tax withheld than owed. Refunds totaled 56 million payments averaging 349 dollars. Returns are computer scanned. high error potential triggers audits. early filers often seek refunds while late filers tend to owe.
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IRS
Johnnie M. Walter
Internal Revenue Service
Job and God in Archibald MacLeish’s play analysis
A reading of the Job story through Furman University themes and the questions it raises about divine goodness and power. The piece explores Job’s trials, his steadfast faith, and the challenge to reconcile a loving God with human suffering, as discussed by a Furman chaplain.
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Archibald MacLeish
J. B
Job
Satan
Jesson
God
Ness
Parison
Picus
Araiudl
Letinis
Lincoln
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Notices
The Danville Register lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions. In city and suburbs carrier delivery is 50 cents weekly, with single copies 0 cents. Mail rates are one year 20 dollars, six months 16.56, three months 5.25, and one month 1.75, with notices mailed 10 days before expiration and renewals urged.
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Danville
Parting Shots on Cars and 5 Mile An Hour Ban
The piece jokes about seeking an auto that can endure 5 mph collisions and then proposes banning anyone who drives at that speed. It uses satirical tone to critique traffic safety efforts and political overreach.
Opium Trade Across Asia and United Nations Efforts
A scholarly critique argues Red China remains a major opium source with annual production around 10,000 tons worth roughly $800 million. It calls for UN led, global action, including Peking participation, to curb trafficking via Southeast Asia routes and through Turkey, Bulgaria, and Italy, while noting limited budgets and political obstacles.
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Itvis
China
Peter Huang
Washington
Nixon
Pexing
State Department
Peking
David Linowes
Turkey
Greece
Pakistan
Yunnan
Linowes
Chile
Marseille
France
New York
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Italy
Cuba
Mexico
United States
Afghanistan
Iran
Thailand
U.N
Uni
Barry Goldwater Opposes Amnesty for Draft Evaders
Barry Goldwater denounces a proposed amnesty for about 70,000 Americans who left the United States to avoid military service. He argues such leniency disrespects current and former service members, sets a dangerous precedent, and undermines citizenship duties. He cites duty during wars, fairness to those who served, and dangers of selective obedience to law.
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Congress
Senate
Canada
United States
Vietnam
IRA Aided by Communists in Irish Conflict Allegations
A 1971 Dutch seizure of 116 wooden crates with ammunitions and anti tank rockets bound for the Irish Republican Army underscores alleged Soviet and Communist backing in Ireland. The piece cites British and American sources noting outside influence, with names of groups and operatives tied to IRA funding and weapon shipments.
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Amsterdam
Prague
Elve
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Irish Republican Army
Eire
Northern Ireland
IRA
Northern Irish Constabulary
Lister
United Kingdom
Ulster
London Times
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Northern ‘Ireland
Irish’ Republican Army
London
Trish ‘Ational’ Liberation Solidarity Front
Socialist ‘League
Ireand
Acnts
Avere
KGB
Asglick Kigoey
Belfast
Paris
Sorbonne
Village Voice
New York
Jeft
Kalezhnakov
Bernadette Devlin
Ireland
John Biggs-Davision
Pene
wItu
Elvil
Dublin
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Teer
L.D. Johnson
Furman University
THE
Danville Register
Associated Press
Branham Company
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Kansas City
Dallas
St. Louis
Charlotte
John Chamberlain
U.S
Asia
Red
Red China
Orient
Oother
Congressman Sludgepump
Barry Goldwater
Elizabeth
England
Ralph de Toledano
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