Press censorship tightens across Latin America in 1970s
At the Inter American Press Association meeting in Santiago many editors warned that press freedom has deteriorated over the past year. Countries cited include Chile with no official censorship but growing pressure, Argentina under Lanusse’s censorship law, Uruguay’s 1967 era security law, Brazil’s self censorship, Panama’s government censor, and Mexico's recent shift toward more open criticism welcomed by President Echeverria.
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Inter-American Press Association
Santiago
Chile
Dominican Republic
Latin America
Salvador Allende Gossens
Argentina
Associated Press
Alejandro A. Lanusse
Uruguay
Brazil
Panama
Mexico
Luis Echeverria Alvarez
End of session spends $100 billion in a single week
The 92nd Congress set a record with authorizations totaling over $100 billion in its final week. Nixon signaled not all funds will be spent, with vetoes and overrides shaping the eventual outlays. Major items included near 25 billion for water cleanup, 30 billion in revenue sharing, and billions for Labor HEW, State Justice Commerce, plus Social Security boosts.
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Departments of State, Justice and Commerce
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Ward's tough stance cuts shoplifting totals in 1969 71
Trade sources estimate theft costs American retailers three billion dollars yearly. Montgomery Ward reports a mere 0.3 percent total loss due to stockout and pilferage thanks to its policy of reporting all crimes to authorities. Ward's protection chief Harry Stirmell notes prosecutions rose from 22,533 in 1969 to 29,590 in 1970 and 29,055 in 1971 with no drops due to publicity.
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Montgomery Ward
Booton Herndon
Chamber of Commerce
Harry E. Stirmell
Ward
Protection Service
Today in History November seventh seventy two
On this date in 1917 the Bolsheviks overthrew Kerensky and Lenin became head of government. Other notes review 1659 France Spain boundary, Tippecanoe battle, Allied invasion of North Africa, Roosevelt fourth term, Nixon California loss, Stokes mayoral win, Moscow parade, and birthdays for Joan Sutherland and Billy Graham.
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Alexander Kerensky
Nicolai Lenin
Pyrenees
France
Spain
Tippecanoe
Indiana
North Africa
Franklin Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
California
Nixon
Eleanor Roosevelt
Cleveland
Carl Stokes
Moscow
Glancing Back 10 Years Ago Today at Wisconsin News
A collage of archival notes from WIBA and Wisconsin history tracing political races, Red Cross drives and Armistice Day observances. Notable items include Reynolds defeating Kuehn for governor in 1962, Brown reelection, Kohler Jr. as Wisconsin governor, and earlier listings from 1952, 1932, 1917 and 1902 with votes, events, and commemorations.
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WIBA
John W. Reynolds
Philip G. Kuehn
Wisconsin
Edmund G. Brown
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
National Guard
Korea
Red Cross
Walter J. Kohler Jr
IRS Simplifies Language In New Tax Instruction Book
Washington AP says the IRS trims jargon in 1040 form guidance with a glossary and exclusion of the word spouse. IRA Commissioner Walters oversees edits as part of clearer instruction for taxpayers. Newbury NY AP reports urban renewal head asks city to restore First Street after brick section missing on eastside tour.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRA
Johnnie M. Walters
Newburgh
N.Y
First Street
Jack Present
Horoscope 1972 November 8
Daily zodiac notes advise Aries to push quick decisions, Taurus to monitor costs, Gemini to expect benefits with possible delays, Cancer to receive unexpected aid, Leo to gain needed information, Virgo to seek financial opportunities without harming reputation, Libra to promote ideas, Scorpio to face unusual events, Sagittarius to rely on self but avoid blockers, Capricorn to await a faster pace, Aquarius to pursue plans with caution, Pisces to expect a lucky financial break while family disapproves of handling.
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Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
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