How To Scare A Voter
A historical rant argues that societies shift welfare to central government, urging caution against alarmist statistics. It critiques presidential plans to reduce federal programs, cites NANAI figures on taxpayers and dependents, and warns against succumbing to total socialist drift while stressing keeping entitlement growth in check.
Becki factor and the wind chill discussion
Cold windy Monday prompts talk of the chill factor as people note it feels colder than thermometers show due to biting wind. The piece riffs on old humor about frost and wind, suggesting updated phrasing for public awareness and personal adjustments.
Penny-Ante Talks On Trading Cars Through The Ages
The piece reflects on the evolution of car trading from old family buggies to modern times. It contrasts past impatience with today’s more routine exchanges, noting how the idea of upgrading has remained a constant under changing fashions.
Labor's Year of Bargaining and Dunlop resignation
The article notes John T. Dunlop's resignation as Secretary of Labor foreshadowing a difficult 1976 for labor relations. It cites a mixed forecast from Dunlop, potential strikes in rubber and construction, and broader labor contract negotiations across auto, trucking, rubber, electrical equipment, and construction industries amid political vetoes and a wary economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Dunlop
Labor Department
Dunlop
U.S. News & World Report
Ford
Sam Weary
United Auto Workers
Chrysler
IRS Slow Roll Damages Ullman and Others in Tax Audit
Washington Roundup reports that Rep. Ullman faced an initial full tax audit in 1974 with heavy scrutiny. He claims a phone call to Internal Revenue Commissioner Alexander delayed the audit, which then proceeded with multiple visits but found his books in order. The piece notes similar selective handling of Sen. Montoya and a broader Nixon-era IRS pressure backdrop, including retirements and political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ulimso
D-Ore
Internal Revenue
Donald Alexander
Alexander
Ullman
Uliman
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Ways and Means
Ultman
Mig Ae
Capital Hill
Richard Nixon
Pentagon
CIA
PBS
Joseph Montoya
D-N.m
Senate
Montoya
Treasury
Wiliam Simon
Toya
Justice Department
Favor
Internal Revenue Service
Randolph Thrower
Johnnie Walters
Nixon
IRS
High Point Area Sees Industry Growth and Community Projects
The 1975 State Magazine feature highlights Galton Industries of Metuchen moving its Femco Division to a 83,000 sq ft Heberlein facility with 250 workers in training. Henley Paper Co opens a 190,000 sq ft corporate office and warehousing in Triad Industrial Park serving the Southern region. High Point Mall expands with 100,000 sq ft and 30 stores employing around 400. New postal facilities, airport upgrades, and the $24 million Greensboro-High Point Airport Authority bonds advance regional infrastructure. Community notes include church missions to Haiti and Puerto Rico with local pastors and youths joining the teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
State Magazine
Galton Industries, Inc
Metuchen
N.J
Ft. Heberlein
Femco
Henley Paper Company
Triad
Greensboro-High Point
Wesleyan Arms, Inc
Allen Jay High School
Westminster Company
Brunswick Corp
Skokie
High Point Arts Council
Commerce Street
Southern Market Center
A Plea For Brentwood Park Little League Field
A Brentwood parent pleads to keep the Little League Field open urging Parks and Recreation to repair lights, fill holes, and replace worn equipment. He notes harsh conditions at Brentwood and questions why requests for maintenance were denied while other parks received upgrades. He argues for local sponsors and continued youth baseball, stressing kids lose access and potential pride if the field is closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brentswood Ball Park
Washington Terrace Park
Brentwood
Washington Terrace
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Joe Brown
Ieen
America
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
North American Newspaper Alliance
United States
New York
N.A.N.A
Becki Factor
Penny-Ante
Labor
United Rubber Workers
New York City
Roy Campanella
Jack Dempsey
Tha ‘Boys
Magic L. Carey
Andrei Sokharev
Jack Anderson
United Feature Syndicate
Senator Soaper
Penn Central
Narragansett Electric Company
General Services Administration
John Dingell
D-Mich
House Energy and Power Subcommittee
GSA
Power Company
Edward Failor
Commerce Department
White House
Failor
U.S
Interstate Commerce Commission
Amtrak
General Electric
General Motors
Good News
Branc
Furnitureland
Fice
Old Dominion Freight Line
Saunders Leasing
Baward’ Durell Sone
Sed
Leon Schute
Robert C. Deale
Cape
Chicago
Southern Home Furnishings Association
Deale
Carter
Atlanta
Terry Sanford
Charles
George Washington University
Sanford
Jefferson Standard Insurance Company
Jarrell Hotel
Smother
Seborn Perry
Plank Road
N.C
Perry
Manlidi
Pauline Elmyra Jarrell
Harold Austin
Steve
Steve Plummer
Welch Memorial United Methodist Church
Haiti
Steve Austin
Don Haynes
Bill Robinson
Puerto Rico
First Church
Asheboro
Wayne Robinson
Doug Weston
Brentwood Park