Civil service era questioned as cities move away
The piece argues civil service reforms may be ending as Minnesota Oregon and other governments shift hiring back to elected officials. It notes patronage concerns with a possible return to spoils, cites postal service decline under bureaucratic control, and warns about accountability and efficiency.
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White House fence intruder twice penetrates grounds in 10 days
Gerald Bryan Gainous, 24, scaled the White House fence twice in ten days seeking a pardon for his father. On both occasions he wandered the grounds near the Oval Office, alarmed staff, and was briefly detained. authorities opened a report on the breaches.
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Ford aides face tax fight split as budget talks falter
The article reports internal White House tensions over the tax cut extension amid compromise talks. Ford publicly claims victory while advisers warn the political costs as Democratic Congress may push spending guidelines in the coming year.
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This Day in History December 26 1975 Highlights
On December 26 1975 the date recalls Washingtons army capturing Hessians at Trenton in 1776 and the 1805 Treaty of Pressburg. Other notes reference a U S patent for coffee preparation and wartime events in the Pacific and Europe.
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Concorde Flights Stir U S Debate Over Noise and Policy
George F. Will argues Concorde, a $2.5 billion Franco British SST project, is a political folly and costly failure. He questions allowing its U S use given noise, limited demand, and potential protectionism, urging careful testing and limited operations rather than full ban.
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A Cheer for Those Who Try Yet Fail in Politics
A newspaper column reflects on campaign losers and Adlai Stevenson with a call to voters to judge governance by policy and character. It quotes Stevenson on political morality and responsibility, urging citizens to demand capable leadership despite a disillusioning political climate.
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Stevenson
Town Hall
Los Angeles
Lessons From the New York Crisis and Labor Struggles
A compact critique of New York City governance and labor power. It argues municipal union extortion, flawed blame assignment, and democracy's limits, citing Washington Post disputes, financial misjudgments, and Theodore White's critique of liberal policy as a warning for future leadership.
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Theodore White
New York Magazine
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Palad Re pty Established in 1854 Sitka
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice listing address New Hampshire Streets Rent 6084 Telephone 843-1009 Rates show monthly and yearly charges By car and per month one year 29.40 By mail Kansas counties and greater Kan 1967 per year Dialation The era and other garbled text suggest a damaged classified or public notice item with rates and contact details.
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New Hampshire
Douglas
Kansas
Kanor
Stamp price protest letter to editor at Journal-World
A 12 year old student from Central Junior High writes to the Journal-World raising concern about rising stamp prices. He suggests a national vote on postal charges and signs with his name and address.
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Dennis Popovits
1801 Barker
Letters policy guidance for Journal World readers
The Journal World invites signed letters for the Opinion Page but limits to 250 words or less. The paper may edit and condense letters without changing viewpoints and requires the writer’s signed name and address. pen names are not allowed.
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Journal- World
Prayer Fragment Amid Gratitude and Guidance
A short devotional line seeks divine love and faith to begin anew and the strength to follow the right path with compassion when wandering astray.
Kansas Faces Ohio State in Big Eight Tournament Opener
The Kansas Jayhawks carried a 6-2 mark into the Big Eight tournament after an 81-68 win at Columbus over Ohio State, opening against Kansas State who stood 3-4. In other notes, reformulated items include college football context with San Diego Chargers leading toward AFL title game and various regional Christmas reports.
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