Quotas debated as imports rise and politics mix
The editorial argues that quotas on imports affect consumers and industries, noting certifications for relief under the 1962 Trade Act and potential tolls on textiles and shoes. It highlights Nixon's pragmatic stance, Jaycees remarks on race, crime, and law, and the need to balance domestic jobs with global relations.
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Boyle's Column glimpses and tidbits from HAL Boyle
New York based column surveys mail sourced curiosities, facts and quips. It touches on brain size aging flag etiquette women postal workers maternal death rates traffic dangers and meat science with pithy quotes and a Johnson adage.
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New York
Old Glory
Congress
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Capitol
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Texans In Politics Seeks Tax Study Agency In Texas
The article reports Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and Speaker Gus Mutscher pushing for a state tax study agency financed by Senate funds, aiming to prepare tax legislation ahead of 1971. They discuss a Legislative Tax Advisory Council, predictions of tax hikes in 1971, 1973 and 1975, and voter risk if a 5 cent sales tax is enacted.
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Associated Press
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Ben Barnes
Gus Mutscher
Mutscher
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Legislative Tax Advisory Council
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House
Tion
Texas
Texas Research League
Mutscher and Barnes
Ben Atwell
Dallas
James McGrew
McGrew
Barbs by Phil Pastoret on old crate and stock car jokes
A humorous column notes the crate’s likely prior owner as a little old lady who drove it only in stock car races. It warns readers to verify the launching yard before waiting for ships in, and jokes that crispy cereals pop and soggy for them, not others.
Dr Goddard's Rocket Visions and 1926 Liquid Fuel Flight
In 1909 Dr Robert Goddard proposed multi rocket missions to planets with return to Earth, including a manned moon station and ion or solar propulsion. The World Almanac cites Goddard's Auburn demonstration of a liquid fuel rocket reaching 184 feet in 2.5 seconds on March 16, 1926.
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Robert Goddard
Earth
World Almanac
Goddard
Auburn
Mass
Labor Law Reforms Urged By Baltimore Sun Publisher
William F. Schmick Jr argues for revision of federal and state labor laws. He warns that higher wages raise prices and current protections favor unions, citing abuses like product picketing, boycotts, restricted employer speech, and featherbedding as threats to public welfare and societal stability. Congress should act with top priority.
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William F. Schmick, Jr
The
Baltimore Sun
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Congress
Youth Going Conservative
NEA correspondent describes a shift toward conservatism among older children in a liberal-leaning neighborhood. Seventh and eighth graders mostly oppose flag burning with few endorsing it, and many support traditional aims like patriotism and family values. Demonstrations are seen as legitimate only when effective and well-informed.
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Washington
NEA
Tory Victory Reshapes Britain U S Foreign Policy
The Conservative win in Britain prompts a shift in foreign policy under Prime Minister Heath. Analysts expect renewed military presence east of Suez and stronger NATO ties, with Douglas-Home shaping responses to Soviet naval moves. Political watchers foresee closer U S Britain cooperation and a push toward the European Common Market.
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