Flat rate tax gains support in public survey
A nationwide Opinion Research Corp. poll for H and R Block shows 45 percent favor a 15 percent flat rate on all income with no exclusions, led by union members at 53 percent. The study notes strong backing for reform and suggests broad public tolerance for simplification with caveats on fairness and deductions.
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William F. Buckley Jr
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Congress
Opinion Research Corp
Princeton
N.J
H. & R. Block, Inc
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Buckley
Prof. Friedman
Friedman
Mathias Campaign Tour Highlights Maryland Senate Bid
Journal of a spring ride with Maryland Senator Charles Mathias reveals his cautious, methodical approach to a tough re election in a Democratic state. He addresses energy tax, wheat exports, and impeachment questions while acknowledging a potential risk from demagogues.
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Reisterstown
Charles Mathias
Mathias
Robert Strauss
Democratic National Committee
Maryland
Beltways
Agnewland
Russia
1974 Draft Lottery May Be More Than Symbolic
The March 29 1974 article notes the draft lottery for those born in 1955 and discusses the all volunteer military system. It reports on an $84.5 million House appropriation for enlistment bonuses and questions whether the volunteer forces can meet manpower needs given education and morale issues among recruits.
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United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Sam
Rehabilition debate over mood elevating drugs in parole
A San Francisco conference on criminal rehabilitation sparks criticism of mood elevating drugs for parolees. The author warns against using drugs as a substitute for reality and stresses drug therapy belongs only in clinical settings. Psalm 8 3 4 is cited.
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San Francisco
America
Mark My Words A sorry case
Jim Fiebig recounts a humorous interview with a second degree karate black belt who owns an Arizona martial arts school. The exchange explores self defense, avoiding trouble, and a comical contrast between calm talk and a sudden burst of action.
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Jim Fiebig
Arizona
Middletown Journal subscription rates and details
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for home delivery and motor routes including 7 day packages and Sunday only options. Rates cover in town and outside trading area, with mail subscriptions at $30 per year and US outside rates at $38, all payable in advance.
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Middletown
Ohio
Poy
U.S.A
Letters to the Editor Braden expert at double talk
A reader replies to Tom Braden’s March 24 column Can we trust IRS questioning the claim that the IRS is honest nonpartisan and condemning talk of a witch hunt The writer references the prior IRS commissioner and argues against administration use of the agency for political ends citing a reporter who faced unfair IRS treatment over articles on Bebe Rebozo
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Tom Braden
IRS
Braden
Commissioner of
Internal Revenue
Bebe Rebozo
IRS scrutiny and editorials spark reader concerns
A reader, an IRS veteran, rebukes Dennis Braden for biased reporting on tax audits and the Joint Committee. He defends taxpayer rights, notes independent oversight, and urges accurate coverage of the President's return and tax-exempt groups. The letter includes a kitten missing since two weeks, Gizelle, urging return.
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IRS
Joint Committee
White House
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