IRS At It Again: Woman Sues Nixon Officials Over Seized Assets
Edith Ingram Smith, 52, sues in U.S. District Court alleging IRS illegally confiscated over $75,000 in cash and cooperative assets tied to Geza Szmak and the Construction Survey Cooperative. She seeks return of funds, plus $750,000 in damages for business losses, citing a 1964 Labor Department case overruling overtime claims. The Post notes IRS actions included freezing three bank accounts and seizing merchandise scheduled for sale.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Bridgeport
Conn
U.S
Nixon
U.S. District Court
Robert C. Zampano
Smith
Zampano
TRS
Almanac for August Twelfth 1972 Observances
Today is Saturday August 12 1972 the 225th day of the year with 141 remaining The Associated Press notes historic events across years including the 1898 peace protocol ending the Spanish American War 1658 New Amsterdam police first in America 1851 patent for a sewing machine 1914 Britain declares war on Austria Hungary 1941 Atlantic Charter drafted 1917 Petain appeals to save France 1959 Little Rock school integration begins Ten years ago the Soviet Union orbited cosmonaut while another circled Earth Five years ago US and USSR near agreement on nonproliferation treaty One year ago Syria cut ties with Jordan Birthday: Cantinflas age 61 John Derek age 46 Quote: Behind an able man there are always other able men.
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Associated Press
New Amsterdam
America
Isaac Singler
Pittsown
N.Y
Britain
Austria-Hungary
Franklin D Roosevelt
Winston Church
Henri Philippe Petain
Nazi Germany
Little Rock
Ark
Soviet Union
United States
Syria
Jordan
Cantinflas
John Derek
Moscow
Kremlin
Earth
Charles Sheldon
Science Policy Research
Congressional Research Service
Senate Committee On Aeronautical and Space Sciences
Sheldon
Nixon subtle shift in Middle East policy echoes Nixon doctrine
Washington signals patience in handling Arab-Israeli war and oil issues. Officials say Nixon wants Sadat and Arab leaders to define their own relations with the United States, limiting American initiative and urging regional self reliance. Analysts note Sadat seeks less Russian interference and end to destabilizing pan-Arab leadership, while Egypt eyes economic development and autonomy.
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Washington
Nixon
Middle East
Moscow
Egypt
United States
Anwar Sadat
Ferpt
U.S
Suez Canal
Sadat
Fuspt
Oon
Libya
Fevp
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Looking Back Odessa hosts Texas Daily Newspaper Association convention
Nearly 200 persons are expected in Odessa by late today for the annual convention of the Texas Daily Newspaper Association. Local editors and publishers will discuss industry trends, ethics, and joint initiatives during the three day meeting downtown.
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Odessa
The
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Four Queens Crowned at United Junior Olympic Week
The United Junior Olympic Week closed with four girls crowned as queens of the events. Mary Coursey of Pyote Moselle Alsen of Odessa June Eddings of Odessa and Sandra Farrell of Pyote were named queens.
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Mary Coursey
Pyote
Moselle Alsen
Odessa
June Eddings
Sandra Farrell
Midland Odessa bus line for Army bombardier school
Today it was announced that a regular Midland to Odessa bus line will be designed to serve the Army bombardier school under construction between the two cities. Buses will run on the hour all day and much of the night to support the facility.
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Midland
Odessa
Army Bombardier
Now You Know About Straight Stitch Sewing Machines
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that straight-stitch sewing machines used in homes show little change in basic engineering since the early 1900s, underscoring longstanding simplicity and reliability in domestic textile work.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
McGovern VP search tests party leaders and fears
Washington briefing notes the 12 week countdown to election day as McGovern weighs running mates. Senators Kennedy Humphrey Muskie Ribicoff Mondale turn down the slot while party regulars try to keep control of the DNC. Nixon allies push a steady campaign as Shriver surfaces as a possible 1966 candidate.
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George MacGovern
Sargent Shriver
McGovern
Ted Kennedy
Thubert Humphrey
Ed Muskie
Abe Ribicoff
Fritz Mondale
Kennedy
Humphrey
Maryland
Spira Agnew
Baltimore
Shriver
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
Chicago
Hunt For Truth On Soviet Space Arms Probes
The Senate report exposes possible Soviet disarmament breaches amid praise for Moscow accords. Charles Sheldon notes at least three military space programs, incl a new weapon system launched by SS-9 missiles, with eleven tests, suggesting an orderly but dangerous buildup of offensive capability.
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Sheldon
Crossword Puzzle 16 14 Mexican pecoie 15 Arrow poser
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How To Address The Lawmakers
A historical list of Texas legislators and their Washington and state addresses. Names include Sen Lloyd Bentsen Jr, Sen John Tower, Rep George Mahon, Rep Richard White, Rep O C Fisher, State Sen H J Dees, Sen Pete Snelson, Rep Ace Pickens, Rep Richard Slack. Addresses cover Senate and Cannon or Rayburn buildings in Washington and local offices in Lubbock Midland Odessa Pecos and related offices.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Houston
Senate
Washington
John G. Tower
Wichita Falls
Washington, DC
George Mahon
iDemocrat
Lubbock
Rayburn
Washington, D.C
Richard C. White
el Paso
Cannon House
O. C. Fisher
San Angeles
D. C
H. J. Dees Blanchard
Democrat
Lubbocks
Broadway
Tex
Pete Snelson
Midland
North Colorado
Ace Pickens
Odessa
First National Bank
Richard
Slack Democrat
Pecoss
Prandon Hotel
Pecos
Barbs on painting job and time waiting
The speaker criticizes a five year guarantee, notes paint peels but house is in poor shape, and mocks excuses as common. They advise that if work interferes with golf, one should become a boss.
Letters policy invites signatures and concise commentary
The policy requests letters to the editor bearing signature and address, with optional withholding of name upon request. Limit under 300 words, ensure content is constructive, timely and of general interest. Personal attacks or slanderous remarks will not be considered for publication.
Capitol Stutt Blame, Reform Wing Faces Democratic Nominating Woes
Washington reports a divided DNC as reform delegates clash with establishment leaders over McGovern Sargen Shriver nomination. Daley allies dominate credentials, Jackson and Singer on the sidelines. Despite surface unity, old guards must corral support to win the White House ticket. Speaker Carl Albert's misstep underscores lingering amateurism in a party wrestling with unity and strategy.
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Democratic National Committee
McGavern
Richard Daley
Shriver
Pridges
Daley
Maryland
Ilinois
Muskie
Washington
Sargent Shriver
National Committee
Miami Beach
Chicago
Finois
William Singer
Jesse Jackson
Singer
Jackson
California
Illinois
Basil Paterson
New York
George McGovern
White House
House
Carl Albert of-Okla
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