Editorials The simple way to tax us
The piece recalls a 1963 proposal to base state taxes on a fixed percentage of federal income and profits taxes to simplify calculations and reduce costs. It notes Bank of America support and argues such a system would improve revenue clarity and curb evasion while highlighting tax increases. It cites reader pushback about bonds and concludes taxpayer interest is growing, making a trial more likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franchise Tax Board
DEA
1LPT
Malcolm Epley
U.S
Sieroty bill would require banks to pay interest on Christmas Club accounts
Assemblyman Alan Sieroty argues against banks charging penalties for late Christmas Club deposits and proposes a bill to require interest on these accounts and bar penalties. He notes nonbankers lose potential interest and urges Senate and governor to pass the measure, hoping banks will seek thrift while earning interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Commentators clash over Berrigan brothers case
The Rt Rev Paul Moore, former Episcopal bishop of Washington now bishop coadjutor of New York, compares the Berrigan brothers case to a church state conflict in a New York Times article. His framing risks confusing a pivotal issue in European history and misstates the nature of the dispute.
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Paul Moore
Washington
Diocese of
New York
Berrigan Brothers
New York Times
Moor
Charlesmagne
Leo TI
Big Screen and Li'TLk Screen by Rex Reed review
Rex Reed’s collection covers 1963 to 1970 with sharp takes on American films TV talk shows foreign cinema and pop culture figures. He critiques television cancelations and praises provocative views while noting battles between church and state in early American history and how it shaped media.
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Rex Reed
Macmillan
Andy Warhol
Tara
California primary shapes Democratic unity post McGovern Commission
Rep. Fraser leads the Committee for Party Structure and Delegate Selection as California figures advance in 1972. Moretti seeks to ensure elected officeholders share in the delegation, aiming to unite a party split by primaries and avoid intra party bloodletting. California remains pivotal with winner take all dynamics and reform mandates guiding representation.
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McGovern
South Dakota
George McGovern
Donald Fraser
House
Moretti
Fraser
California
Assembly
Richard Nixon
White House
Jess Unruh
Hubert Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Robert Kennedy
Edmund G. Brown
McGovern Commission
Mansfield seeks large cuts in U S Europe forces
Senator Mansfield argues for substantial reductions in U S forces overseas, citing 2 000 bases worldwide and 1 750 000 troops with costs around 4 5 billion annually. He laments European defense reliance, warns of inflation and costly arms, and notes lack of hearings and timely policy updates.
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U.S
Europe
Laird
United States
Mansfield
Congress of the
Washington
North Atlantic Alliance
Letters to the editor Crying over spilled oil
Readers critique a newspaper story on Navy oil spills, arguing the piece misstates pollution comparisons and questions Navy cleanup effectiveness. They suggest oil industry outlays distort the issue and compare Navy pollution to industry output, while others offer political protests and social viewpoints on Hawaii and abortion. The letter from Anaheim questions naval pollution, Inglewood writer mocks Hawaii's 49-star flag idea, Long Beach notes abortion law shifts, and Lakewood editorials reflect sex education and protests.
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Navy
California
Fish and Game Department
Anaheim
James 'T. Rigilly
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