Congress At Half Way Mark In Somber Mood
Congress reaches the halfway point of its first session amid Vietnam, economy, and election anxieties. A Gallup poll shows regional support for troop withdrawal by 1971 end, while broader questions on defense and foreign policy grow. The piece argues Congress fights an entrenched executive, urging responsible statesmanship over power politics.
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Swartzberg Urges Tax Cuts Over Electric System Spending
A letter criticizes Councilman Swartzberg for defending the city’s electrical department, arguing profits should fund maintenance not tax hikes. The writer urges tax rate reductions, cooler heads to curb spending, and considers using sales tax revenue as in a North Carolina city to lower the tax rate.
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Gerrymandering Tactics Persist in Modern Districting
The piece traces the Gerry myth from 1812 to today, showing how states redraw congressional and state districts after census updates. It notes Supreme Court guidance from 1964 urging equal votes, cites Virginia’s pairings of Republican incumbents, and observes redistricting remains power-driven and little understood by the public.
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Champagne Campaign Faces Spending Limits Bid
Washington DC lawmakers push for private pledges and caps on campaign spending as Indiana Senator Birch Bayh oils the fundraising engine with high profile events. Larry O'Brien leads talks to unite contenders while Bayh hosts lavish receptions and tightens his campaign operations amid secrecy over bank loan attempts.
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Bayh Campaign Finances Draw Scrutiny in Ink and Influence
Jack Anderson reports Bayh's fundraising claims amid bank favor rumors and union ties denied. Insiders cite monthly take in the high tens of thousands, with Milton Gilbert and Nixon connections noted. Bayh reportedly covers some campaign costs, but debts loom and vacation plans trigger questions.
Fourth of July Quiz Highlights Independence Facts
A readable Independence Day quiz tests knowledge with ten true or false items on origins, signers, dates, and locations. The accompanying answers clarify adoption timing, key figures, and where the Declaration has resided over history.
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