Editorial about Montoya tax returns and IRS favoritism
The piece finds no evidence Montoya evaded taxes or sought IRS favors but notes frequent delinquencies and possible audits that were not pursued. It cites Woodward and IRS head Alexander, arguing favoritism concerns linger and urging Montoya to request a public audit to dispel suspicions.
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Sen
Joseph Montoya
D-N.m
Internal Revenue Service
Montoya
IRS
Washington Post
Bob Woodward
Senate Appropriations Oe
Woodward
Handgun myths versus deadly home risks debate
A reader argues for home gun protection, but data show few robberies ended by homeowner shootings. From 1964 to 1973 most officer deaths and many murders occurred where handguns are common, with higher civilian gun fatalities in the South. The piece urges handgun control despite lingering myths.
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Destroit
Los Angeles
Detroit
FBI
United States
South
City funds questioned over Queen Mary bailout plan
Letter writer urges a public vote on extra Queen Mary expenditures amid rising costs from initial estimates of five to seven million dollars to over fifty million. A citizen praises Corrie Lessick and Raymond Gorelick for helping a hit by a car Labrador retriever, Licorice, and notes their kindness.
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I, PT
Queen Mary
Tidelands Oi
Belmont Plaza Pool
Long Beach
David L. Hauser
Corrie Lessick
Licorice
Raymond Gorelick
Miss Lessick
Animal Hospital
B. Shapiro
Lakewood
Nixon to return to public life in television era
Kay C. Hammett suggests former President Nixon should re enter public life via TV. Proposes programs such as Ive Got a Secret The Price Is Right To Tell the Truth Lets Make a Deal Whats My Line FBI Story Truth or Consequences and even selling used cars on the late show.
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Nixon
FBI
Kay C. Hammett
Long Beach
Nixon's Reentry Prompts Moral Debate in Public Life
Bonnie Armstrong of Garden Grove condemns former President Nixon while reading excerpts from Wally George's interview. She argues his defense is an unacceptable double standard and questions how to explain such conduct to her children. She urges Nixon remain out of public view to avoid further excuses.
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Nixon
Wally George
United States
Bonnie Armstrong
Garden Grove
Progress: gas fumes replace dairy aroma
A reader laments Industrial progress in a letter to the editor. They recall cleaner mornings with distant mountains and orange groves, criticize concrete development, and ask for ideas to imitate fresh air. The note ends with Mrs. Shalldress signing the message.
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C. Shalldress
Long Beach
Hoover coverup on Oswald linked to Kennedy assassination
Washington reports J Edgar Hoover orchestrated a 1963 coverup to shield the FBI and James Hosty from Warren Commission inquiries. Hosty later admitted destroying a threatening note Oswald delivered to the Dallas FBI office weeks before Kennedy's murder. The piece alleges shifting wording by Hoover to hide prior Oswald warnings.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Warren Commission
James Hosty
Lee Harvey Oswald
Hoover
Hosty
Oswald
Dallas
John F. Kennedy
Jack Revill
Revill
G-Man
Texas
Irving
Kennedy
John Fitgerald Kennedy
Overhauling welfare and the 65 week unemployment view
Readers debate extended unemployment benefits with Mrs Beeson arguing the 65 week plan acts as a paid vacation for some and a tax free check without work. She calls for overhaul of eminent benefits and emphasizes dignity for aid recipients amid tax and work concerns.
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Donald
Alexander
Ohio
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Shanklin
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Les Whitten
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