Tax refund and reform discussions in California
The piece notes a $70 state tax rebate to property taxpayers expected by April and mailed via simple forms. It critiques county costs of about 1.6 million and 127 new staff, funded two thirds by taxpayers. It discusses a Veneman withholding bill, potential college and school funding, and Governor Reagan’s looming reform plans with a six month study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Collins Sr
Gov
Reagan
Assemblyman
Veneman
Modesto
New cholesterol ranges vary by age and sex says doctor
Dr. Robert K. Brown of Berkshire Medical Center argues the 130 to 250 mg per 100 ml normal span is too narrow. His study of over 10 000 normals shows higher upper limits with age and sex, listing specific ranges for men and women across decades. Contents of Apollo 8 medical kit disclosed by NASA include Demerol Marezine Darvon aspirin Polycillin Actifed Marezine Lomotil Dexedrine Seconal Afrin Neosporin methylcellulose eye drops and Johnson Johnson skin cream.
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Robert K. Brown
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield
Mass
Johnson & Johnson
Social values highlight hands on work also valued
The Weekly Digest reprints Hubbard Cobb’s remark that not all can become a nuclear physicist or surgeon. He argues the person who works with hands is as important to society as the thinker, stressing equal worth of practical labor.
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Hubbard Cobb
The
American Home
Cobb
The Value of Skilled Hands Over White Collar Status
The author argues society undervalues skilled artisans like barbers cooks and carpenters while praising white collar work. He contends social status, not wages alone, drives careers and that skilled handwork remains essential though increasingly scarce as technology rises. Computers may replace some minds, but the human hand is irreplaceable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
Nixon seeks Viet peace but only a stable one
The public expects a simple cease-fire and troop pullout in Vietnam but the Nixon administration aims for a broader settlement. The goal is a stable Southeast Asia arrangement that lasts for a period, not a quick exit. The focus is on regional stability rather than a narrow cease-fire.
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Nixon
Nixon Years and Southeast Asia Policy Ironies Threaten War Outcome
The piece argues that without a decisive settlement in Southeast Asia millions of lives and vast funds are at risk. It credits Nixon with continuing Johnson-era policies and urges patience for a durable peace, warning against precipitous moves or international supervision not led by Asians.
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Nixon
Southeast Asia
Asia
Johnson
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Poland
India
Canada
America
Long Beach weighs mental health aid for young drug users
George Robeson argues for a city funded clinic serving Long Beach Unified School District youths. Three area towns would contribute. plans call for open access therapy, a three person professional staff, and police cooperation. He hopes the program curbs narcotics arrests and inspires other cities.
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Long Beach Unified School District
John Mansell
Lakewood
Signal Hill
Welfare Council
Eugene M. Blumberg
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