Letter from An Angry American on taxpayer burdens
A composite critical piece rails at government spending and taxation. It argues Ecuador seizing boats, U S aid, and various welfare programs strain “MY money,” urging cuts and relief for ordinary taxpayers while condemning big-city politicians and party promises. It cites Nixon era deficits and debt, claiming personal shares rise to $2,080 with interest. Generated in Paul Harvey style, it portrays frustration with welfare, refugees, and federal programs.
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Paul Harvey
Harvey
Ecuador
Sam
Cuba
Uncle Sam
VISTA
ADC
Nixon
Washington
Buster
Capitol Bombing Analysis Warns Against Overgeneralizing Violence
Washington based piece argues that a single or few acts of bombing do not prove a broad movement is turning violent. It notes splinter extremist groups attract attention as they lose influence, but such violence often backfires and undermines broader opposition.
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Washington
NBA
United States
U.S. Senate
Mao Tse-tung
Laos
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Boyle's Column Slappy and the sponsor jokes recap
HAL BOYLE relays a string of satirical throwaways about a television comic and his sponsor ridicule. The spoof lines cover divorce settlements, sick seals, Italian jokes, Bob Hope money, censoring, St Patrick's Society, laugh machines, father-in-law jokes, doctors, and a nagging mother. The piece mocks show business dynamics and attempts at originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Ed Sullivan
Slappy
Bob Hope
Sons of St. Patrick Society
Pat
Mike
Wayne Thomas named chairman of Texas Coordinating Board
Wayne Thomas, 42, was named chairman of the Texas Coordinating Board for Colleges and Universities. In an interview in Hereford he outlined delaying major changes, pursuing four new ideas after study, and focusing on funding and tuition issues while supporting orderly reform and expanded junior colleges.
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Wayne Thomas
Coordinating Board For Texas Colleges and Universities
Charles Richards
Hereford Brand
Associated Press
Hereford
Tex
Coordinating Board For
Texas Colleges and Universities
Texas
Austin
Thomas
Coordinating Board
Adrian
West Texas State
Navajo pilot may become first Navajo Army helicopter pilot
Army CW4 Clarence Gatewood of Albuquerque may be the first Navajo to become an Army helicopter pilot. Gatewood 40 on his second Vietnam tour graduated flight training in September 1968. Born on the Navajo Reservation at Ft. Defiance Ariz he and his wife have three children. He holds the Bronze Star Army Commendation and Air Medals. The Air Medal carries eight oak leaf clusters.
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Albuquerque
Army
Clarence Gatewood
Gatewood
Vietnam
Ft. Defiance
Ariz
Quick quiz Q and answers on silver, flies and Yugoslavia
A compiled Q and A list covers German silver composition and the fly’s habits, the legend of Fadda the mule, the meaning of Yugoslavia, and the early baseball newspaper story by William Cauldwell in 1853.
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Fadda
Mahomet
New York Mercury
William Cauldwell
Texas lawmakers push major tax and education bills
In a flurry of activity the House passed a 492.5 million tax package and an 80 million college tuition hike while the Senate backed an 185 million college building bond plan. The tax package raises the sales tax to 4 percent and adds a 10 percent levy on entertainment. Tuition rises move from 50 dollars per semester to 7 dollars per credit hour with an out of state surcharge. Other items include a 5 cent jet fuel tax and higher corporation taxes. The Senate will review total spending to balance the budget before hearings.
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Thomas
University of Texas
Preston Smith
Smith
Senate
Manuel DeBusk
Dallas
Texas
Taylor County
Abilene
Abilene McMurry
Hardin-Simmons
Abilene Christian
Austin
Tex
House
Ben Barnes
San Antonio
Odessa
Houston
Lubbock
el Paso
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