Tax reform in the air as 1960s debate returns to tax loopholes
The piece surveys Democratic leaders and lawmakers debating tax reform in an inflationary year. It notes calls to end special privileges for the rich, curb exemptions such as municipal bond tax breaks, and the political challenge of offsetting subsidies. It traces the tax system from 1913 to today, highlighting loopholes and the broad social aims linked to tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Muskie
Maine
South Dakota
George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Lawrence O’brien
George Wallace
Congress
Wind Down and Wind Up in War Language Debate
A Wall Street Journal reader argues reporters misused wind down versus wind up. He traces wind down to the Vietnam era, likening it to a clock slowing, while wind up implies active conclusion as in World War II. The piece notes voters’ perception and vocabulary distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Nixon
Names shed sulphur tobacco and lead in corporate aging
The Wall Street Journal notes a wave of rebranding as firms drop words like sulphur lead tobacco from names. Texas Gulf Sulphur Co may become Texas Gulf Inc this April after peers Freeport Sulphur Pennzoil United’s Duval American Zinc and Liggett Myers already shortened titles. A trend shows companies simplifying to Inc or Minerals Corp. as part of environmental framing joining American Brands and R J Reynolds shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co
Texas Gulf, Inc
Freeport Minerals Co
Freeport Sulphur Co
Pennzoil United
Duval Corp
St. Joseph Lead Co
St. Joe Minerals Corp
American Zinc Co
Liggett & Myers
Tobacco Co
Inc
American Tobacco Co
American Brands, Inc
Guns and lipstick in the cosmetic complex debate
The piece notes the military-industrial firms hold about 4.7 billion in stock value, less than Avon at 5.6 billion. It cites annual US cosmetics spending around 5 billion and defender Patrick Ryan who argues cosmetics bring cultural value and human morale, calling for a gentler view of consumer beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
United States
Patrick Ryan
Smithsonian
Carpers
Ryan
Spring Reading for Renewal Highlighted by Three Books
The piece reviews three new or forthcoming religious books for renewal. Reuel L. Howe’s Survival Plus critiques church modernity and urges continued clergy laity education. Ben M. Herbster’s God Makes Sense critiques church balance between world and spirituality. Malcolm Muggeridge and Alec Vidler’s Paul Envoy Extraordinary follows Paul through Asia Minor with reflections suitable for spring reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuel L. Howe
Seabury Press
Reuel Howe
Institute For Advanced Studies
Bloomfield Hills
Mich
Ben M. Herbster
Pilgrim Press
Herbster
United Church of Christ
Household of Faith
Paul
Malcolm Muggeridge
Alec Vidler
Harper
St. Paul
Asia Minor
Today in History Highlights for April 7 1972
The date notes events across history including the first long distance television demonstration in 1927 showing Herbert Hoover, Wordsworth born in 1770, Ford's death in 1947, Hammarskjold UN secretary general in 1953, and recent geopolitical notes. It lists birthdays for Robert Casadensus and James Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bell Telephone Laboratories
New York
Herbert Hoover
Washington
William Wordsworth
Congress
Mississippi Territory
Henry Ford
Dag Hammarskjold
United Nations
Tito
Yugoslavia
Milovan Djilas
Belgrade
Israel
Syria
Peking
U.S
China
Robert Marcel Casadensus
James Garner
Douglas Jerrold
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Printing
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including signatures and addresses withheld on request, a maximum length of 900 words, general interest content, and rejection of letters in poor taste. It states the editorial office will determine eligibility for printing.
How to join the circus with Ringling Bros insights
AP Newsfeatures writer Kay Bartlett profiles Irving Feld owner of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The piece explains recruitment practices, three ring strategy, and Feld's view on talent from Europe and schools, plus his effort to lower average hire age from 46 to 23.
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Kay Bartlett
AP Newsfeatures
NEW York (Ap
Irving Feld
Lions
Tigers
Feld
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Gunther-Gebel-Williams
Circus
Williams
Kenneth
Europe
The
Palace
Ringling Brothers
Pecos Pioneers and Barstow’s Early Leaders Highlight Local History
Pecos notes recall Judge Walker of Barstow as a Barstow founder and lumber yard operator. Mentions 1891 canal decision pushing Pecos citizens to Barstow, with Walker as a leader. Also reports May 1 start for core-drilling at Red Bluff reservoir site per F Bonstedt, government engineer, after drilling at Fort Sumner Alamogordo and Carlsbad sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Walker
Barstow
Pecos City
Pecos
Ward County
Red Bluff
Democrats Fail To Address Economics In Presidential Year
A Newspapre Enterprise Association analysis notes Democratic delegates focus on foreign and social issues while core economic concerns like the economy and taxes receive little attention in county conventions and caucuses. The piece cites critics including Lawrence OBrien as saying party leaders ignore voter realities and fail to offer clear positive plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Democratic Party
Minnesota
California
Democratic Council
Bangladesh
Thailand
Des Moines
Iowa
Bantam
George Wallace
Alabama
Lawrence O’brien
Wallace
O’brien
Traffic Toll Revealed in Texas 1971 Deaths Rise
Texas DPS data show 3,594 motor vehicle deaths in 1971, up 1 percent from 1970, with driving mileage up 4 percent to 70.7 billion miles. Death rate fell to 5.1 per 100 million miles. Rural deaths numbered 2,184 and urban 1,410, with speeding and drunken driving primary factors. The Highway Department calendar lists nearly 950 events from April to September, including fairs, festivals, and culture events at San Antonio, Kerrville, and more.
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Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS
Wilson E. Speir
Speir
Texas Highway Department
Washington County
Brenham
Marble Falls
Kerrville
Highway Department
Institute of Texan Cultures
San Antonio
Carrizo Springs
Refugio
Lampasas
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Tom Stanton
Tax Reform Research Group
Naderite Organization
Pecos Enterprise
O’ferrall Paul
Mike Oestreicher
Peggy McCracken
South Cedar Street
Ress Association
David Poling, D.D
Rev
David Poling
God
Howe
Jesus
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Frimary
Boyle
Thanx
Dove Menor Vs
Marinette, Wis
NEA, Inc
West Third St
Cleveland
Ohio
Sylvia Sandoval
Bruce Biossat
Bill Boykin
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