Tax gambling shortfalls spark tax reform debate
The piece argues there is no easy way to raise taxes, citing New York and New Hampshire gambling laws. It notes forecasted education revenue fell far short of hopes, with New York’s lottery drawing skepticism and New Hampshire seeing declining ticket sales and shrinking gross receipts since 1964. It weighs criminal enforcement versus police focus and notes gamblers resist state exploitation of their habits for tax money.
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Herbert L. Packer
MWD Pushes Sea Water Desalting Plan at Bolsa Chica
Metropolitan Water District directors renew support for a Bolsa Chica nuclear powered desalting plant to meet future Southern California water needs. The project faces uncertain timing with construction delayed to mid-1970s and funding withdrawals by Edison San Diego Gas & Electric and L A Water Dept. The estimated cost rose to 763 million, with a federal grant of 72 million hoped for.
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Henry J. Mills
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San Diego Gas & Electrical Co
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
OPEN FORUM Real laws for living
An Irvine reader argues that real laws for living lie in the Ten Commandments Sermon on the Mount and the Golden Rule urging every child and adult to follow them to reduce the need for manmade laws and bring peace and prosperity, then questions the Pueblo incident and calls treasonous officials to be executed.
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Drop in City Vote Cast Hits Democratic Hope
Washington based study by Congressional Quarterly reports Humphrey's net vote plurality across 60 sectors fell about 500000 short of Kennedy's 1960 levels in major U.S. cities and metropolitan areas, suggesting urban coalition strength may be waning.
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Congressional Quarterly
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Voter decline and Wallace factor in 1968 race analysis
The piece examines how 1968 turnout fell in major cities and counties, notes Wallace's 9.5 percent share in checked areas, and argues that urban decline and shifting populations, with suburbs growing and the poor remaining, reduced Democratic strength as disaffection rose among core voters.
Nixon signals tough stance on Israel policy
President-elect Nixon hints at a sharper Middle East line, delaying concrete policy while a full review unfolds. He favors professional diplomats over domestic pressure, and notes the need for clearer U.S. strategy as Israel handles settlement talks amid election uncertainty. Dayan’s visit is described as not opposing broader aims.
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Middle East
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Dayan
U.S
Yost appointment may shift influence on Israel policy
Flora Lewis notes the White House overrules policy experts in Middle East matters. Charles Yost, a Middle East specialist, may tilt influence toward diplomacy and settlement urges. Nixon's stance seeks to keep Israel secure while avoiding broad power imposition, amid ongoing U.S. Soviet tensions.
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Sidewalk Senate on Budweiser Clydesdales in Long Beach
In Long Beach a Budweiser Clydesdales display on Sixth Street draws comments from locals including bus driver Leo Williams barber Lloyd Thurber and Mrs Glenn Woolcott. They reminisce about horses from Utah Alabama and Maine noting nostalgia admiration and the animals' size and gentleness.
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St. Louis
House leadership faces liberal push after last week clash
The House leadership narrowly repelled moves to oust Speaker McCormack and to open reforms. Monthly Democratic caucuses replace irregular meetings, likely aiding young liberals in pressing changes over the next two years. Rees of California critiques leadership for blocking amendments and caucus access.
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House
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Thomas Rees
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Democratic Campaign Committee
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