Judge Harrison Criticized for Pre-Election Blast in Coos County
The piece questions County Judge James W. Harrison for publishing a day before the Democratic primary a letter attacking Bob Geaney’s qualifications for the County Court. It argues the judge overstepped his office and that voters should decide without judicial intervention. The column notes Geaney’s strong tax leadership and hints at an independent bid if denied.
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James Harrison
Bob Geaney
Coos County
Coos Bay
James W. Harrison
J. J
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Geaney
Harrison
Democratic Party
Bob
Lawy
Bellyaching Over Glory TVA Tax Fight Sparks Senate Debate
In a Senate address Senator Martin criticizes the federal budget and TVA subsidies. He proposes S 2145 to limit TVA to its current service area, raise revenues, tighten congressional control, and require TVA customers to pay their fair share of taxes while supporting expansion under federal regulation.
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Federal Power Commission
TVA
Congress
Sen Irtin
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Senate
Martin
U. S. Treasury
Knocking Around The Constitution Believer Considers Fishing
A citizen who swears by the letter and spirit of the U S Constitution contemplates a simple escape to fishing as a possible respite from civic tensions. The remark hints at a desire for quiet recreation amid public debate.
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Ralph Courtney Proposes Election Day Reform Letter
A letter from Ralph Courtney of Threefold Farm Spring Valley New York argues for restoring a voter choice on election days to salvage what remains of the Republic and counter actions by party controllers. The writer urges readers to consider his new idea presented in the correspondence.
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Ralph Courtney
Threefold Farm
Spring Valley
New York
Republic
Ralph Court
Privilege and influence in early American politics
The letter argues that while the new republic abolished aristocratic privilege, special interest groups emerged seeking economic advantages. Laws then created privileges for certain groups and allowed government to become the creator of such privileges, shaping policy under both major parties.
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No Special Privilege Movement Bids for Ballot Fight
A letter and notes discuss creating a No Special Privilege or Common Rights Party to curb special privilege groups in politics and restore individual rights. A reader proposes a National Tax Free Week to boost economy, allowing tax deductions for cash purchases in 1958.
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American Legion
Congress
Paul Ely
Hollywood
Calif
Parody and Politics Across Local Editorials
A reader notes editorials from Myrtle Point Herald and others revisiting Honest Abe and Gettysburg themes. The piece cites Bill’s May 15 issue quoting local satire on taxation and political wit, praising Al Urban’s parody clipping from Hall Bros. and lampooning current public matters.
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Myrtle Point
al Urban
Hall Bros
Myrtle Point Herald
Bill
Honest Abe
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