Too Much Government How many local governments exist?
A Committee for Economic Development report criticizes the U S system of local government as fragmented and inefficient. It cites Fridley Minnesota with nine layers and proposes large, consolidated units and a career civil service to modernize governance. It warns of political resistance and shifts of power to state and federal levels.
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Committee For Economic Development
United States
Marion B. Folsom
Eisenhower
Fridley
Minn
CED
Washington
Today’s USP a lot of folks who think they are in the swim are all wet
A local adage or humorous line notes that many people misjudge their situation in a surf or water context. The saying emphasizes overconfidence versus actual ability or preparedness. It frames a caution about false expertise or readiness in a public setting.
Toaster Feud Over a Gift Sparks a Crummy Deal
A couple faces a family gifting mishap when a secondhand toaster is given as a wedding present. The letter-writer asks whether to keep, return, or pass on the toaster. The advice urges keeping the toaster to avoid a family quarrel.
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Abby
Abby’s Confessional on Wealth Taste and Travel
A cheeky advice column notes social status linked to a father’s wealth and a “well traveled” label for rich girls while poorer ones are said to have “been around.” It invites readers to write to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles for a personal reply and a booklet on letter writing with a suggested donation.
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Micky
Abby
Los Angeles
Cal
Letter to the Editor on youth drag racing and road safety
A reader agrees with the publisher about knowing the Murray family and argues for stricter enforcement of traffic laws. The writer urges creating volunteer safety committees and potentially police and civic sponsored drag races, to prevent fatal accidents and protect youth while noting Vietnam era courage and the need for responsibility.
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Vietnam
Speck case muzzles watchdog as eight nurses die
Jim Bishop reports on the Richard Speck murders in Chicago. The piece discusses Supreme Court limits on questioning, police strategy, and the killer's ritual of murder while eight student nurses are killed and one survivor.
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Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Richard Speck
Flanagan
Supreme Court
Speck
High Court
Dallas
Camden
N.J
Gloria Davy
Mary Ann Jordan
Corazon Amarao
Miss Amarao
Homicide Bureau
Edward Kelleher
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