Publisher voices concern over Anti-Sales Tax Committee ad
The Meridian News Times exposes a paid anti sales tax advertisement as misleading. It cites inflated school funding figures and omits college funding and local tax impacts, urging readers to reject half truths used in political advertising.
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Letters to the Editor October 31 966 political ads and tax view points
Two letters critique a political ad by Whitworth calling it destructive and fear mongering. They argue for informed voting and question the tactic and clarity. A second letter urges voting NO on the sales tax, citing tax burdens and education funding concerns and urging readers to oppose the measure.
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The Consumer Index Debate and the Cost of Living
A railing diatribe by C W Harder questions the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index. It argues the index distorts true living costs by weighting items and cites Refrigerator price changes and 1966 car prices as examples of manipulated figures. It claims the index hides real inflation while Mama Housewife observes rising grocery prices.
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Whitworth Campaign Promises Broad District 32 Representation
Herbert K. Whitworth seeks reelection as a three term legislator and rancher. The candidate emphasizes experience, broad service to District 32, and a pledge of total representation as a successful farmer businessman and stockman.
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