Bugging History Traced From Bell to Hoover
Art Buchwald recounts a long history of telephone bugging from the Bell lab in Boston in 1876 to J. Edgar Hoover and Robert Kennedy in later years. The piece notes early government interest in wiretapping and its constitutional opposition, ending with Hoover’s pivotal role in expanding surveillance.
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Art Buchwald
Washington
Robert Kennedy
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
United States
Alexander Graham Bell
Boston
Mass
Bell
Tom Watson
Watson
J. E. Hoover
Justice Department
J. E
President Grant
Edwards Pierrepont
Department
Gen. Pierrepont
Supreme Court
Roswell sets sights on 1000 for San Angelo Miss Wool pageant
Roswell plans a large delegation to attend the National Miss Wool Pageant in San Angelo Texas next June. Robert Corn will direct the national affair with Roswell as the wool capital of the world. The Miss Wool of New Mexico contest and the first Wool Bowl football game are linked in the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Stubbs
Roswell
San Angelo
Tex
West Texas
Robert Corn
New Mexico
al Snipes
State Capitol Convention Draws Support In Santa Fe
Prospects rise for the next legislature to approve a resolution for a constitutional convention to rewrite New Mexico’s basic document. A potential six year process would start with a 1968 vote and followed by delegate election and a new constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
New Mexico
Eas
House
Senate
David Norvell
Clovis
Commission
Reluctant Taxpayer Cuts Taxes via Retirement Credit Plan
The Ohio couple with Social Security and interest income learns how splitting savings with the wife can unlock retirement income credits. By moving $1,608 yearly interest to joint ownership, the wife qualifies for a 15 percent credit on $804 and the husband gains a credit on his remaining eligible amount. Total credits rise to $133.20, reducing annual tax from $260 to $126.80, saving $114.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Raby
CPA
Ohio
History Highlights December 15 1966
Today in history the Bill of Rights took effect in 1791 after twelve amendments were approved by Congress with two failing ratification. Verdun victory for French forces was noted in 1916 during World War I. The Supreme Court upheld the National Prohibition Act unanimously in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Congess
Verdun
Supreme Court
Roswell Ad Teaches Higher Rates Across Counties
Roswell notices show rate changes affecting Chaves County with a $21.00 rise in all other counties and a total of 921.08 dollars for the year. The item lists A Stubbs and R M Higc in a business notice from Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T A. Stubbs
R. M. Higcinbotham
Agvangs
Chaves
Roswell
Canares
Public Forum Urges Honest Roswell Urban Renewal Debate
A Roswell New Mexico reader writes to the Roswell Daily Record opposing federal urban renewal funding as dishonesty and a power grab. He urges the city council to publish clear plans and let residents vote on acceptance or rejection at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Daily Record
Roswell
New Mexico
Federer Boys
Washington
Grand Junction
Colo
Aerfe
Council
HS. Cave
Wilderness Loss Spurs Modern Timber Stewardship
The article argues wilderness as mere lack of people, not scenery, has faded. It credits conservation progress and claims large timber companies conserve millions of acres by managing forests for ongoing timber crops to supply products for a growing 200 million nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bridger
John Cremont
Daniel Boone
Retail distribution demands high skill and expert management
The piece argues that success in retail requires expertise over luck, noting factors from competition and accessibility to store image and staff development. It highlights pioneers who built mass merchandising empires and shows enduring prosperity from professional, knowledge driven leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Feinberg
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