Quiet Coolidge era admired for budget cuts and growth
The piece argues that Calvin Coolidge presided over shrinking federal spending and taxes while prices, wages, and car ownership rose. It cites unemployment around 3.5 percent, a surge in radio sales, and high earning taxpayers, noting critics undervalue Coolidge’s restrained style and impact on national life. It ends by echoing Mencken on choosing between Coolidge and Mondale.
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Tax exemption for gambling gains draws mixed criticism
The National Gambling Commission proposes exempting legal winnings from federal taxes urging Congress to act. Critics warn it could promote gambling over work and reduce revenues. The Buffalo Evening News questions if commission advice is free, citing biblical reflection on riches.
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Lily Tomlin bitten by gorilla on NBC special
In California Lily Tomlin was bitten by a five year old gorilla named Koko during an NBC People program segment. The incident followed her signing scene with the ape and aired amid a profile of Tomlin as a dramatic actress with a comic edge created from real people and observations.
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Kissinger Cited in Halperin Suit Amid Watergate Echoes
Justice Department contemplates trial on Oct. 5 over wiretaps tied to Henry Kissinger and Morton Halperin. The suit traces to Nixon era leaks and the Oval Office meeting with J. Edgar Hoover. Halperin seeks answers while Haldeman memos surface and political timing looms near the campaign.
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John Sinor on party lines and weekend phone woes
The piece recalls growing up with a City party line and how calls would ring every neighbor's phone. The narrator jokes about modern lines with three extensions and the chaos of family chatter. It ends with a humorous note on encouraging long phone conversations to silence the ringer.
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Journal Flips Army Funeral Photo Sparking Attention
Irregular page design led to a left facing photo of an Army funeral being flipped to show right facing salutes. The Journal received only one phone call about the error. Editor JM notes staff dedication amid light reader reaction.
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