Remedy for Tax Payer Case in The Wall Street Journal
The piece discusses a taxpayer who filed only his name, address and signature to avoid incriminating himself, yet was convicted with an appellate affirmation. It argues the Fifth Amendment protection is evaded by refusing to give evidence and claims the Constitution offers no direct remedy for government abuse, urging citizens to act to correct injustices over time.
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Brudnoy recounts Wu Shujen’s anti–Mao China tale
Dr. Brudnoy highlights the firsthand account of Wu Shujen, a former Maoist loyalist turned critic, who escaped China via Hong Kong. Wu describes censorship, surveillance, and fear in the People's Republic, arguing official boasts conflict with lived hardship and suppression of dissent.
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Where They Stand on Watergate Outlook for 1974 Campaigns
In Congress recess, Robert S. Allen takes a month’s leave as editors of The Washington Monthly fill the page with Where They Stand. GOP insiders brace for Watergate’s possible midterm impact. Jim Allison, former RNC deputy chair, now partners with Harry Treleaven, Nixon TV campaign veteran, in a campaign consulting firm.
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Washington Monthly
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Water power and politics in a Watergate era
A column by H L Hunt argues the US Navy preserves peace while Russia expands its fleet. Jane's and a Blue Ribbon Panel show naval parity slipping. The piece analyzes Watergate’s impact on 1974 elections and candidates, urging disclosure, organizational campaigning, and scrutiny of finances for challengers and incumbents alike.
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Why have we become a nation of disappointed people
A columnist questions national shortages and the claims of a manipulated energy crisis. Citing Resources for the Future and industry data, the piece argues shortages grew over decades from rising demand to supply constraints, with environmental regulation and tax policy hindering energy and timber development. It notes price suppression by monopolies as a perceived motive, and previews further discussion with Arch N. Booth of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Resources For the Future, Inc
Arch N. Booth
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Almanac Snapshot of August 20 History Highlights
The August 20, 1973 Almanac notes events on this date including Alaska’s discovery by Vitus Bering in 1741, Washington’s retreat in 1776, Belgian occupation by German forces in 1914, and the Dnieper Dam destruction in 1941. Also marks 1955 riots in Morocco and Algeria and Harrison’s birth in 1833.
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Memorial book donations to Ector County Library
Looking Back recalls ten years ago on August 20 1963 Mr and Mrs Gayle Dishong donated memorial books to the Ector County Library. Twenty years ago on August 20 1953 Ms O B Sowers attended a Polyantha Garden Club meeting. Thirty years ago on August 20 1943 Odessan residents urged to begin fall victory gardens with beans potatoes lettuce and radishes.
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Ector County
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Notable facts in a brief historical thread
A compact card notes that You The Israeli parliament is called the Knesset. It remarks that tobacco was first grown on the North American continent. It records that Julius Caesar commanded the Roman army that invaded Britain in 35 B.C.
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Crossword Puzzle Clue List from 35 to 61
A compact listing of crossword clues includes 35 Blend 36 Kimono tie 37 South of the border man 2 w 42 Number 43 Castle defense 44 Recent 45 Times abbr 46 Red wine 64 Singing voice oldster 13 Increase 18 Ben Adhem 19 Drudge 23 Sentimentality slang 25 Cuckoopint 26 Foundation 27 Antiquated 28 Turkish coin 29 to an end 31 Limited in scope 32 Diminish 33 Hankered 38 Harm 39 Readily 40 Moss playwright 41 Hipbones 47 Start fresh at bridge 48 Actor Guinness 49 Statement of faith 51 Difficulty 52 Salt tree $4 Peruvian Indian 55 Manicure item 56 Newspaper section 57 Shortly 58 Crete's mountain 59 Vehicle 60 Spanish gold 61 Faucet
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