Editorial on privacy risks of selling mailing lists for gun dealers
The piece condemns the IRS for selling mailing labels of about 140 000 gun dealers and collectors under the FOIA claim. It argues this violates the Act’s intent, risks misuses by criminals, and erodes citizen trust in government data handling. It urges stronger protections beyond assurances.
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Internal Revenue Service
John Wold
Wyoming
IRS
Wold
Industry Vital To Community Growth In Texas
The Texas Industrial Commission reports industry adds 100 new jobs bringing 296 more residents and 112 more households. It boosts personal income by 9,590,000 dollars, bank deposits by 270,000 and retail sales by 360,000 dollars yearly, underscoring industrial development’s impact.
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Texas Industrial Commission
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Boyle's Column: Is He Really Older Than He Appears
Hal Boyle advises that a steady boyfriend who pretends to be under 35 but shows signs of age may be over 40. He lists clues from behavior to health habits and wartime relics, concluding if these traits are real then the man is likely over 40 and deserves support.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Lawrence Welk
Age Deception and Legal Consequences in Marriage and Insurance
A discussion of whether a wife hiding her true age constitutes fraud affecting annulment rights. Courts generally require fundamental marriage issues for fraud to void a marriage, while misstatements about age for driving or life insurance may have differing legal implications. The piece cites cases from the State Bar of Texas and notes from Will Bernard, 1970 ABA.
Youth And The Law Fourth Installment On Street Crime
An El Paso Times youth law feature recounts a stadium fight endangering Bob Benny and bystander Glenn. It analyzes offenses from robbery by firearms to murder and aggravated assault with penalties including life or death for deadly weapons.
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el Paso Times
Jamie C. Boyd
34Th Judicial District of Texas
Joe Christie
Pecos Enterprise
Bob
Benny
Kidd Field
Chester
Wayne
Glenn
Texas
New Model Army Aims to Humanize Service and Cut Draft
An essay argues for moving beyond money to recruit a professional all volunteer force. It highlights Ft. Ord experiments with merit cards, seven haircut options, trainee councils, and informal discussions to boost morale. Critics warn of eroding discipline, but Israeli practices show high combat effectiveness.
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Defense Department
Ft. Ord
California
Continental Army Command
Los Angeles Times
Boy Scouts
Antihijacking System Yields Offbeat Dividend
The FAA antihijacking program, using behavioral cues and baggage screening, has helped deny passage to 10 individuals for nonhijacking offenses in recent months. Weapons finds rise, posters warn travelers, and three airlines already use the system with three more set to adopt it. Since late 1969 no hijacking has occurred on flights screened by the program.
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Federal Aviation Administration
John A. Volpe
The Axle as the First Great Invention
An anonymous sage in Through the Meshes argues the axle precedes the wheel, noting wheels and rollers existed long before, but the axle enabled turning and carrying platforms. The booklet from Mentor Ohio suggests we still can think clearly despite age.
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W. S. Tyler Co
Mentor
Ohio
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