Budget prospects point to higher taxes under next term
A Brookings budget study forecasts at least a $91 billion rise in federal outlays for 1977 and beyond, driven by automatic escalators, Social Security expansion, and higher inflation. Even with veto power, continued growth in education health welfare and environmental programs suggests no tax relief.
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Congress
Brookings Institution
U.S
Nixon
Brookings
Brookings Report
U.S. Treasury
Editorial: A reasonable gun law for Saturday night specials
A Senate debate centers on banning snub-nosed hand guns, with supporters calling for a reasonable enforceable law and opponents warning against licensing private owners and overreach. The piece notes Bayh's proposal, Kennedy’s registration idea, and Hart and Hart’s failed attempts, highlighting concerns about enforcement, crime, and public support.
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Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Senate
Roman Hruska
Nebraska
Barh
Bayh
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ted Kennedy
Kenedy
Lip A. Hart Viclivea
Issuihe
Tilure
Hart
Eoryone
Ketseem
Hanoi’s little helpers in the dike dispute
The piece cites North Vietnam bombing claims, White House rebuttals, and comments by Kurt Waldheim Senator Kennedy and Jane Fonda. It notes Kennedy and other liberals accused of propagandizing for Hanoi while the White House counters that the dikes were damaged accidentally during military targets. It mentions a proposed Kennedy resolution to spare the dikes and quotes Senator Hugh Scott denouncing the statements as partisan.
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North Vietnam
Kennedy
Nixon
Northetnam
Hugh Scott
John Tunney
California
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Hanoi
Today in History August 16 1972 Highlights and Birthdays
On August 16 events include the 1896 discovery of gold on Bonanza Creek sparking the Klondike Gold Rush, the 1777 Battle of Bennington ending in American victory, Lincoln’s 1861 trade ban with seceding states, and Ruth’s 1948 death. Birthdays include George Meany and Eydie Gorme. Thought cites Dr Lin Yutang born 1895.
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Associated Press
Bonanza Creek
Alaska
Bennington
Abraham Lincoln
States of the Union
France
Babe Ruth
New York
Adalie E. Stevenson
Chicago
Britain
Cyprus
Mont Blanc
Alps
Europe
China
Liu Shao-chi
Mao Tse-tung
Nixon
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Eydie Gormie
California Governor grants 60 day stay of variation
On February 19, 1960 Governor Edmund G Brown granted a 60 day stay of variation to Caryl Mhocoman, enabling a temporary delay in the contested decision. The action reflects state oversight of the pending matter and pauses related procedures.
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California
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Caryl Mhocoman
Doctors used to be good guys
In a reader's voice the doctor recounts a scam where Mrs Short forged receipts and a stamp to siphon $20 weekly for a nonmedical claim about her son Mark, while the father, Mr Short, confronts the mystery and seeks answers about care and billing. The piece reflects on changing perceptions of doctors from trusted helpers to questioned professionals.
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Doctor Polk
Mr. Short
Mark
Mark Short
J. Salk
Salk
Mrs. Short
John Glenn Orbits Earth in Historic 1962 Flight
On February 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn piloted the first manned orbital space capsule mission. The milestone marked a major leap in space exploration as NASA's Mercury program reached an epic milestone with a single orbit and 4 hour flight on Friendship 7.
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John Glenn
Boyle's column on avoiding foot in mouth remarks
HAL BOYLE suggests humor and caution in conversation in a New York AP column. He mocks common social pitfalls and offers examples of questions to avoid, emphasizing silence as safety and urging readers to think before speaking.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Women’s Liberation Movement
Suwannee River, Florida state song reference noted
The Suwannee River begins in the Okefenokee Swamp in southern Georgia and flows south through Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. The World Almanac notes the river is featured in Stephen Foster’s song “Old Folks at Home,” known as the Swanee River and Florida’s state song.
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Suwannee River
Okefeneekee Swamp
Georgia
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Stephen Foster
Swanee River
World Almanac
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Note
A public notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. It requires signature and address, caps word limit of 500, general interest, and prohibition of poor taste. It signals letters may be printed if they meet these criteria and requests withholding personal details upon request.
Daniel predicted to become House speaker next January
Rep. Price Daniel Jr. of Liberty appears set to win the House speakership with no opposition after Rep. Frank Calhoun’s withdrawal. Daniel leads with commitments and aims for one-term reform, while opponents shift to support. Other Texas items note a safety course, party certifications, a possible September legislative session on insurance, highway HQ plans, DDT ban, and new appointments.
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Calhoun
Daniel
Price Daniel
Rep
Rayford Price
Palestine
Gus Mutscher
Price
Fred Head
Troup
Texas Safety Association
National Safety Council
la Raza Unida
Social Workers Party
Texas
Bob Bullock
American Party
New Party
Ramsey Muni
Smith
Insurance Regulatory Board
Highway Department
Capitol
Parks and Wildlife Department
John C. White
White
Department of Agriculture
Military
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Ata
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Peens
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Orient
Lin Yu-tang
Into Space
Boyle
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Aubrey Edwards
Big Lake
83Rd Judicial District
William H. Barney
Marfa
H.E. Knox
New Braunfels
Guadalupe-Blanco River
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