Nixon Tax Return Disclosure Highlights Presidential Humiliation
The Nixon administration faces scrutiny as income tax returns are made public, revealing a low effective tax rate of about 1 percent in the early years of his presidency. The episode tests privacy rights and the presidency, with critics arguing high officials should disclose returns.
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Nixon Tax Controversy Intensifies Public Disgust
The editorial critiques President Nixon for using loopholes and high office to enrich his family, citing the half million dollar tax write-off and CPA guidance. It contrasts laws with unequal treatment of high earners and laments Americans' disgust and national humiliation.
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Gasoline pricing patch nets roundabout fix for pumps
Despite pumps topping at 49.9 cents, a proposed workaround shifts price display to a half gallon and multiplies by four to reflect full gallons. The Ohio tip, backed by the National Bureau of Standards, would let stations show fractional cents by dial, while motorists adjust mentally.
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Burger On Trial Lawyers Criticism Sparks Call for Standards
Chief Justice Warren E Burger says a majority of trial lawyers lack competence to represent clients. He proposes standardized standards and two years of basic legal education followed by specialized courtroom training, citing the British barrister system as a model. He spoke at Fordham Law School amid applause from judges and lawyers. He also notes economic views on price control and free enterprise and comments by GM leaders. World trade will reach a trillion dollars per IMF, with 757 billion traded last year amid inflation and currency shifts.
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Snow brings simple joy and a Christmas wish across the paper
The author reflects on the first snow of two years, noting children's play and the beauty of winter. A London clipping on petrol shortages and public reactions follows, with thoughts on gas anxiety and a wary view of national mood. The writer longs for quiet holidays, plans a lighter Christmas, and announces a biweekly column return in 1974, signing off with warm wishes.
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Mars
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London
Letters To The Editor and Community Notes
A compilation of reader letters and brief notices from Frederick area readers. Topics include criticism of Time magazine and political references, thanks for road improvements and a mall contest win, population growth comments, local tax assessment concerns, holiday wishes, and a school note from Walker’sville High. Named individuals appear with addresses in Maryland.
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Coldest Fall Night Predicted With Snow Likely
Yesterday was described as the coldest fall night with temperatures dipping below zero. Forecasters warned of more frigid weather ahead and a high of 41 degrees reported yesterday. In Emmitsburg, Donald A. Tucker received a commendation for outstanding service as a renal of his part in the caprere duty with three rubbers of the Peephes' Beak.
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Donald A. Tucker
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