Campaign spending curb marks progress in law signings
The article notes the new campaign finance law limits spending and contributions, requires quarterly reports and source identification for gifts over 100 dollars, and caps personal contributions to presidential campaigns at 50 000 dollars and lower amounts for Senate and House. It frames the measure as a meaningful step forward with long term reform potential. It cites Nixon praising the bill and anchors the discussion in 1925 context and a John 15 12 quotation.
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Marxists and Mining Expropriation in Chile
John Chamberlain argues that Chile's Marxist government expropriated El Teniente mine, devaluing Kennecott's assets and claiming excess profits. He notes 51 percent Chilean control since 1967 and warns U S taxpayers would bear losses if compensated investors are paid.
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Democrats face 1968 campaign debts from Kennedy McCarthy
American Airlines sues the Robert Kennedy estate and former Senator Eugene McCarthy for 1968 campaign bills. The Kennedy debt totals about 400000 while McCarthy owes over 135000. The Democratic National Committee previously assumed Kennedy’s debt, but the airline pursues the estate and McCarthy separately.
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Capital Punishment Views Spark Reader Letters
A collection of reader letters debates capital punishment following famous cases and violent crimes. Contributors defend and critique the death penalty, citing victims, rehabilitation doubts, and the pace of justice.
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Mildred S. Fortner
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Snow Law Ignored After Big Middletown Snowstorm
A Middletown reader asks what the snow removal law requires after a five inch snow. Section 977.05 says property owners must clear sidewalks and ice within four hours after daylight and two hours for ice on walks, with penalties up to 50 dollars and costs. The column notes many broke the rule, and includes bits from readers and a Middletown memorabilia item.
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They're Not All Meanies Here Pay Cut Talk in Cincinnati Unions Seek Lower Raises
In Cincinnati two building trades unions request reducing projected 11 percent pay raises to 5.5 percent to align with anti inflation efforts. The piece also critiques AFL CIO President Meany for past conduct at a labor convention and praises Nixon's forthright address despite protests.
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Tom Walsh
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