What the President can do about taxes
The article surveys how the income tax has shaped elections since 1916 and outlines presidential influence on tax policy. It notes Kennedy's 1962 and 1964 acts cutting rates and expanding credits, Ford's 1975 relief measures, and the veto power of the president balanced by Congress.
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Religion and Politics in National Elections
A discussion on the role of religion in U S politics notes that while government is secular the population remains deeply religious. It argues for tolerant engagement with diverse beliefs, rejects bigotry, and urges respect for all faiths in the exercise of religious freedom.
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United States
India
Lopsided officiating at Franklin Lakota game
A letter to the editor claims four officials, two deaf mute referees, biased flags against Franklin, and unsporting language by an official. The writer urges fair play and asks readers to contact the Ohio High School Athletic Association to address alleged mental abuse of Franklin High School athletes.
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Wildcats
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Meadowdale
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Franklin High School
Fred Dafler
Middletown Newspaper Subscription Rates Announced
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists rates for home delivery and newsstand copies. It details 72¢ Monday through Saturday and 23¢ Sunday, 95¢ weekly, motor route 13¢ daily and 24¢ Sunday, and mail options at $38 per year domestically.
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Lessons From a 1932 Scrapbook on Election Hopes
A Washington writer recalls a scrapbook from the 1932 presidential race. It contrasts Hoover and Roosevelt speeches with voters’ perceptions, noting that promises often clash with actions and that people judge candidates by impression rather than platform.
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al Smith
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Coolidge
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Hoover
New Hampshire Gubernatorial Contest Says Much About States Roles
The piece compares New Hampshire and Vermont tax policy and governance. It highlights Gov. Meldrim Thomson's anti tax stance, his electoral gains, and the contrast with Vermont’s higher taxes and similar outcomes. It notes political dynamics in New Hampshire and a Democratic challenger Harry Spanos and Vermont developments.
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Meldrim Thomson
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England
Robert Frost
Thomson
Walter Peterson
David Nixon
Gerald Zeiller
Harry Spanos
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