Ethics as hot political issue in Congress reforms
Republicans press for ethics changes while Democrats jockey over who drafts rules. Burleson and Hays lead a cautious approach, wary of puritan standards. Bennett pushes for a committee to address discipline and integrity, with focus on security risks and misuse of funds. Democrats face accountability.
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Richard Bolling
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Buses For The Poor The Rockefeller Plan For Transport
Nassau and Suffolk counties face high unemployment with many unfilled jobs due to lack of auto access. Governor Rockefeller seeks a 2.2 million federal grant to test specialized bus routes moving low income workers to industry hospitals and other institutions. If successful, costs may be offset and program expanded to employed workers using costly private transport.
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Suffolk
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Bearys World Opposes Cunningham Park Dam
A reader questions Delegate Houck and his single handed push for a Cunningham Falls dam in a scenic state park. The letter notes Houck chairs Ways and Means, cites his funding role, and urges accountability for the dam plan and a water balance study with ecological implications.
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Park plans spark questions over acreage and costs
DON EVANS of the Washington Co Citizens Committee objects to figures on acres remaining after park development, the $2.126 million price tag, and the dam proposal. He accuses Mr. Houck of withholding details on the 40 acre lake, recreation facilities, and potential Thurmont water use, demanding full facts and separate sand contracts.
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Deferments and college students in the draft debate
Washington argues college deferments reflect national needs not privilege. Data shows high college participation still leads to service, while graduate study yields deferments. Critics urge fair limits. questions linger on who should qualify and why.
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Evangelistic meetings win praise at city opera house
Fifty years ago the News Post notes Rev J W Baker of Gettysburg addressing over 1000 attendees at a county wide evangelistic event in the City Opera House. He defends the mission, says only sinners fear these meetings while the faithful support them. A Washington belief posits the US near entry into the war, with talk of executive orders to arm merchant ships carrying munitions to Britain and France despite sinking warnings from the Central Powers.
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March of Dimes drive sets record amount raised
Twenty years ago the News-Post notes the March of Dimes campaign reached a historic total of 6918 dollars with $1 raised in house to house canvassing. Snow delayed some county efforts but additional funds are expected from isolated communities. In Washington President Truman seeks a $400 million aid package to Greece and Turkey to fight Communism, facing a GOP plan to cut the federal budget.
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Alton Y. Bennett
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Capitol Hill
Greece
Turkey
Investment tax credits and depreciation policy debated
Washington reasoning on Johnsons plan to restore seven percent investment tax credit and accelerated depreciation. The piece explains how these tax tools incentivize borrowing, modernization, and long term growth, arguing suspension hurt production costs and future tax revenues. It suggests a balanced economy could boost receipts and hints the 1968 effects may hinge on politics and business conditions.
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