Counting billions by hand could curb pork barrelling
Art Buchwald humorously imagines cash-only budgeting to curb lawmakers. Duncan proposes that any government body asking for funds over a billion dollars must count it by hand, with Laird and Congress counted by banks and vaults, bankers, and even the President’s family involved to force fiscal restraint.
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Rosey Grier Finds Some Thorns In Society
Rosey Grier recounts his reaction to political violence and death, expressing sorrow over Bobby Kennedy's loss and refusing to endorse capital punishment while stressing the right of individuals to hold beliefs. He discusses potential support for Ted Kennedy and reflects on his post football career, including TV, music, and acting.
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World Almanac Facts on the Julian calendar
The Julian calendar started in 46 B.C. with 365 days and a leap year every four years. Venerable Bede in A.D. 730 noted the year was 11 minutes 14 seconds too long, producing about a day error every 128 years. No reform occurred until 1582.
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Letters to the Editor Question City Park Spending
A Mt. Vernon reader criticizes Recreation spending on City Park while noting a lack of camping facilities at Jaycee lake on the west side. They urge more tables, shelters, life preservers, and enforcement of boating rules, and thank the police for past help. The same letter also recounts an elderly reader’s joy from a past published letter and surprise reunions after 63 years.
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Today in History June 30 highlights and notes
June 30 marks the 182nd day of the year with 184 remaining. Notable events include 1950 Truman ordering U S troops in Japan to assist Korea against North Korean invaders, and 1936 Haile Selassie appealing to the League of Nations for aid against Italian forces. A year ago, Soviet cosmonauts who had been in space over three weeks died after landing. Letters from Elmer Brandmeier of Paradise California accompany the page.
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Fragmented OCR entry on theater sign and lecture hall
Readable parts mention a theater sign and a lecture hall with references to West Point and medical terms. The text is garbled with foreign notes and partial phrases, lacking coherent events or names to form a complete report.
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