Costs Public $3,000 a Second to Keep the Government in Style
A collage of trivia and quotes by Hal Boyle in New York shows the cost of government at about $3,000 per second, plus digressions on daily habits, insurance, alimony, ants as social diplomats, and perfumes versus mosquitoes. The piece blends humorous observations with light commentary on public spending, gender roles, and everyday curiosities.
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Hal Boyle
New York
U.S
Ase
Ronomer
James Cruslow Adams
Rf Lou
Nature
Iowa and Nevada primaries shape governors race and Senate bid
The Associated Press reports Iowa Republicans pick between Iowa State professor William Murray and Centerville publisher Robert Beck for governor while Gov. Grant Sawyer seeks Democratic renomination in Nevada amid gambling scrutiny. North Dakota also holds a primary with Martin Vaaler challenging for Congress. Senate race in Iowa features Rep. Jack Miller vs Herbert Hoover with two active Democrats, E. B. Smith and Gary Cameron, pursuing renomination.
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Associated Press
William G. Murray
Iowa State
Robert K. Beck
Centerville Towegian
Citizen
Grant Sawyer
Nevada
North Dakota
Martin Vaaler
John Birch Society
Congress
Vaaler
Comemission
Thomas S. Kleppe
Mayr
Bismarck
Rolland Redlin
Murray Beck
Harald E. Hughes
Iowa
Jack R. Miller
Herbert F. Hoover
E. B. Smith
Towa
Gary L. Cameron
House
Sawyer
Nevada Officials Examine Gambling Ties Amid Rumors
Charles Springer and Edeward G. Marshall of Las Vegas spearhead state inquiries after the Gaming Commission found no evidence of underworld links or takeoffs. The report traces federal activity to Kennedy era steps, cites planted listening devices and raids, and notes Kennedy denial. Paul Laxalt pursues the Republican governor nomination amid light primary challenge.
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Nevada
Charles Springer
Attoreney
Dist
Edeward G. Marshall
Las Vegas
State Gaming Commission
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Sawyer
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Paul Laxalt
Congress Back From Break Weighs Civil Rights and Banking
Congress returns from Labor Day with two hot items on the agenda. Senate leaders move quickly on a civil rights bill with housing discrimination provisions, likely facing a filibuster that could delay adjournment before November eighth. The House plans to take up a bill to cap certain bank deposit interest, a focal point in the money supply debate, as a choice between Patman’s 4.5 percent ceiling and competing versions.
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Edmond LE Breton
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Wright Patman
D-Tex
House Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Patman
Tor
Optometrists Meet in Hope at Diamond Cafe
An area meeting of the Optometrists Association was held last week at Diamond Cafe with Drs Lloyd Guerin and Don Freel as hosts. Photos show the group, Dr Don Freel welcoming attendees, and Dr Charles Brown of El Dorado discussing business.
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The
Optometrists Association
Diamond Cafe
Lloyd Guerin
Don Freel
Hempstead
Chirman
Charles Brown
el Dorado
Man 90 Drowns in St Francis River
William Bert Anderson, 90, of Lake City, drowned Monday in the St Francis River two miles south of Lake City. Sheriff Lonnie Cooper said no foul play is suspected and Anderson was last seen noon walking along the levee. The body was found by two fishermen.
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Jonesboro
Ark
William Bert Anderson
Lake City
St. Francis River
Graigshead
Lonnie Cooper
Cooper
Anderson
Anterson
Ansterson
The Negro Community Thought For The Day
Revival services ongoing at Mt. Pleasant C M E Church inviting public attendance Verger Band Mothers Club opens first meeting of the 1966 67 school year on Wednesday September 7 at 130 pm urging all members and interested persons to attend Parents of band members urged to support the group and show interest
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Mt. Pleasant C. M. E
Verger
Mother's Club
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