State Department morale at low, Kissinger-led bloc blamed
The article portrays stark morale decline at the State Department with departures, fear of challenging ideas, and top-down bias under Henry Kissinger. It warns of rigid hierarchy, cliques, and internal bickering spreading from the seventh floor to middle ranks, risking U.S. security and economic stability amid global tensions and oil risks.
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Washington
NEA
State Department
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Russians flaunt secret bank accounts in Zurich
Editorial notes Moscow banks lure clients with numbered accounts in Zurich backed by the Soviet Foreign Trade Bank. The scheme promises freely transferable foreign currencies, insured delivery of diamonds, gold coins, and bullion, combining Swiss bank appeal with Soviet access to wealth.
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Zurich
Burron
Financial Weekly
Soviet Union
Moscow
Soviet Foreign Trade Bank
United States
Willoughby mayoral candidate challenges newspaper endorsements
Christopher J. Aquila of Willoughby Ohio filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission alleging that endorsements by the News Herald a newspaper with about 29000 circulation violate a corporate contribution ban He argues endorsements are a thing of value while Secretary of State calls the charge ridiculous amid a looming potential suit
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Willoughby
Ohio
Cleveland
Ohio Elections Commission
Willoughby News-Hearld
Christopher J. Aquila
News-Hearld
Eastlake
Acquila
News-Herald
Widespread manhunt for bracero in Pecos area
A large-scale pursuit by sheriffs from three counties state troopers and a Texas ranger continued at noon from Pecos to Fort Stockton for Jose Galindo Terragos 35 of Juarez Mexico, sought after he shot farm foreman Tom Poe 42 in the Cayanosa area around 6 p m yesterday. Also note 10 years ago Miss Debbie Pruitt was Halloween Queen at Balmorhea High School coronation.
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Texas Ranger
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Tom Poe
Cayanosa
Jose Galindo Terragos
Juarez
Mexico
Debbie Pruitt
Balmorhea
Continuing GNP rise hoped for but not likely
AP analysis notes third quarter GNP rose 11.2 percent annual rate, but economists doubt a sustained fourth quarter. Consumer cautions persist as inventories rise and retail spending remains uneven. Industry investment falters while households feel detached from the recovery, delaying broad participation.
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John Cunniff
New York
Wall Street
Bailout request with political reform warning from Phoenix letter
A Letters to the Editor writer from Phoenix argues for a federal bailout of New York City only after politicians and labor bosses are jailed. He questions future stability of stocks and banks and mocks politicians over space facts like Jupiter’s moons.
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N.Y. City
Today in History November 5 1975 highlights
On this date various events shaped politics and culture. Roosevelt’s third term victory in 1940, Susan B Anthony's 1872 voting despite no suffrage, Wilson’s 1912 win, Sinclair Lewis Nobel Prize 1930, Kennedy’s 1946 House seat, Rusk Vietnam notes, Vatican Mass reform, Hugh Carey NY governor, Will Durant aged 90, Roy Rogers 63. This digest notes birthdays and a Twain quote.
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Associated Press
U.S
Franklin Roosevelt
Guy Fawkes
House of Lords
Susan B. Anthony
Ulysses Granty
Woodrow Wilson
Sinclair Lewis
John Kennedy
House of Representatives
Dean Rusk
South Vietnam
Vatican
Hugh Carey
New York
Will Durant
Roy Rogers
Mark Twain
London
Lord George
King George the Third
Scotland
England
Outliers were patriots during the American Revolution
The World Almanac notes that Outliers were patriots in the Carolinas who left families, hid to avoid the oath to the King, and also referred to patriots or Tories escaping vengeance of political enemies.
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Carolinas
World Almanac
Pet buyer beware by Texas consumer protection lawyers
The Texas Attorney General warns pet buyers about deceptive sales practices and misrepresented animals. Consumers should insist on written refunds, have a vet inspect before or after purchase, and obtain registration or bloodline papers or a delivery date if papers are unavailable.
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Austin
Attorney General
Texas
Texas Taxes on tires and fishing gear change
The state enacted a change to the sales tax law this week to remove double taxation on tires and fishing equipment. The prior provision taxed the sales tax after the federal excise tax, creating a second tax on the excise.
Legislature Clears Tax Mess On Sales Tax For Tires Fishing Gear
A state law now taxes items before the federal excise tax, eliminating double taxation. The fishing gear category covers rods creels reels and artificial lures including parts. Revenue loss to the state is projected around $200,000 annually, but the change is framed as fairer taxation.
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Europe
Japan
Moscows Gnomes
Stephen Bates
Jupiter
Earth
C.M. Downs
E. Thomas
John L. Hill
Bob Bullock
State Comptroller
O’ferrall Pauly
Texab Press Association
Mang
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