Editorial on Revenue Sharing and Tax Fairness
The piece argues revenue sharing could make tax burdens more equitable across incomes by reducing reliance on incoherent local state and national tax laws. It notes Census findings that tax rates barely vary with income, critiques Social Security tax hikes, and suggests federal tax shifts could lessen the share paid by lower earners while preserving progressivity. It recognizes philosophical and practical objections but calls revenue sharing the best reform opportunity to date.
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Burger urges conscience over code in Jackson pool ruling
The Burger Court warns Jackson Mississippi that morality matters alongside constitutional rights as it recalls pool closures to protest integration. It argues that not all good is mandated by the Constitution and calls for moral leadership from national leaders to influence Southern conscience.
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Editors react to Nixon push on genocide convention
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, at Nixon’s request, voted 10-4 to approve the United Nations genocide convention. Critics warned it fails to cover mass killings by totalitarian regimes, but supporters see symbolic value and international stance. Nixon once opposed granting the U.N. excess power in the convention’s current form.
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China
Richard Nixon
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Paris Through the Ages by Pierre Couperie
A pictorial atlas tracing Paris development from ancient Luletia to modern times. The book, translated by Marilyn Low and published by Braziller at $12, surveys misfortunes and golden eras shaping the great city. The review notes political commentary on the genocide convention and U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union.
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Pierre Couperie
Marilyn Low
Braziller
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Sound and fury over state budget in California
Governor Reagan urges Californians to write legislators about the budget tax reform and welfare plans while his TV appeal signals a broad campaign. Critics question the administration estimates on welfare effects and warn that elected officials, analysts, and county officers distrust the SDSW projections and the closed end welfare cap.
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California
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
State Department of Social Welfare
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Technology could modernize city services, study says
An Urban Institute report argues that many municipalities still rely on archaic methods for trash, snow removal, firefighting and traffic control. Scottsdale, New York City and Washington, D C are cited for savings from automated tools, hydraulic arms, slippery water and computerised traffic systems. The study urges broader adoption of space-age tech to cut costs and speed urban services.
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Letters to the editor Aspirin in water
Readers debate water fluoridation and the ethics of medicating the public supply. One writer questions psychology behind policy, cites lack of human trials, and imagines adding various drugs. California PTA thanks the paper for cooperation and reiterates ongoing association.
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Anaheim
Los Angeles
Doyle Hoffman
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