Misplaced Confidence in Tax Revision Hopes Dented
The piece notes Sen. McNeill Smith and Rep. W S Harris push a tax package to cut food tax and raise higher income taxes while critics cite Gov Hunt opposition to tax increases and House Senate finance caution. It argues chances of passage are slim amid Raleigh lobbying and piecemeal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. McNeill Smith
Rep
W.S. Harris
Sen. Smith
Raleigh
Jim Hunt
Carl Stewart
House
Senate
General Assembly
Smith-Harris
Obscenity Debate Calls for Clearstandards and Balance
A discussion on obscenity pits strict censorship against absolute freedom. It cites Larry Flynt's case and local standards under a 1973 Supreme Court ruling, arguing that current methods fail and urging updated guidance from the Court to harmonize local control with national norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Flynt
Flynt
New York City
Supreme Court
High Court
Transit Access Push Spurs Federal Bus Floor Rule
Public transit advocates press for accessible buses and stations as new federal policy requires lowering full size bus floors to 24 inches starting Feb 15. Disabled groups urge 22 inches. cities like BART Metro Washington and Denver system upgrades cited alongside curb cuts and braille aids. Legal acts and lawsuits push broader disability access in airports terminals and public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Disabled In Action
General Motors
Bay Area Rapid Transit
BART
San Francisco
Metro Subway
Washington, D.C
New York City
Regional Transportation District
Denver
Washington
Metro
Capital
Ray Zenella
The
Disabled Students Coalition
California
Gas Crisis Delayed Yet Again By Winter Shortage Fiasco
Washington experts predicted a severe natural gas shortage for 1975 76 and spent over 100000 on ads to guide the public. The forecast proved false Congress criticized the plan and the agency shelved the campaign. The later winter shortage revived scrutiny of the effort. Lucien Conein labeled an unreconstructed spy with a flamboyant past and controversial remarks. He boasted of romantic exploits and said he would not oppose the Corsican Mafia. He previously worked for the CIA and DEA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Carter
John Dingell
D.-Mich
John Moss
D.-Calif
Torbert H. Macdonald
D.mass
Congress
Federal Power Commission
Lucien Conein
Conein
Drug Enforcement Administration
CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
Conservative Revival Highlights GOP Dilemma and Dissent
A writer analyzes a fourth annual Conservative Political Action Conference at the Hyatt Regency, noting Ronald Reagan's speech and the push to elect conservatives. He argues the movement must broaden appeal beyond purity, embrace dissent, and mobilize voters to move from ideological purity to practical politics.
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Hyatt Regency
Young Americans For Freedom
American Conservative Union
Holy Faith
House
Senate
White House
Ronald Reagan
California
James L. Buckley
New York
William Rusher
National Review
Mr. Rusher
GOP
Reagan
Richard Schweiker
Pennsylvania
Understanding Of Civil Service Fearfully Misunderstood
A reader laments public ignorance about High Point Civil Service its role and authority. Civil Service screens applicants arbitrates disputes and protects against favoritism while denying direct hiring firing power. The letter argues to preserve CS against proposed reforms that would favor city manager control and return to old power politics.
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High Point Civil Service
Civil Service
Commission
N.C
Civil Service Act
Guilford
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Transit For the Handicapped
Joseph Seriss
Kansas City
U.S. Supreme Court
Detroit
Jack Anderson
James J. Kilpatrick
Usher
Republican Party
Activits
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