Generous pensions for congressional workers raise costs
The House weighs repealing its pay raise while noting pensions for senators, representatives, and staff have surged. Pensions rely on the high three years' pay, and costs rose from 2.1 million in 1957 to 40.5 million in 1976, with inflation and broad coverage cited as key drivers.
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State forms integrity panel to restore voter confidence
Gov. Apodaca creates a committee led by Dr. Ray Sadler to bolster ethics in government. they will seek to strengthen the conflict of interest law and develop public programs on integrity. the panel will broaden with geographic and political diversification and will produce a televised ethics series.
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New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry
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University of New Mexico
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University of Albuquerque
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John Mitchell
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Laetrile bootlegging tied to cancer cure quest and vigilante cashes
A confidential House report outlines a booming Laetrile bootleg market amid cancer cure fervor. It names Posse Commitatus vigilantes in Manitowoc Wis who run a Laetrile factory and clash with federal inspectors while profits fund stock swindles and public safety stockpiles.
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Nastase’s antics at Wimbledon spark wide outcry from critics
Critics decry Ilie Nastase for taunting officials and theatrics on court No 2 at Wimbledon last week. The episode disrupted Andy Pattison, costing him a spot in the tournament and raising concerns about sportsmanship as prize money and fame drive a new generation of players.
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Roswell Faces Bond Elections and Tax Hikes
Roswell voters confront a September 13 bond election totaling 4.25 million for city parks streets and drainage plus possible school levy efforts. The past year saw two bonds pass and a denied two million request for cafeteria upgrades amid energy and enrollment concerns.
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Wesleyan Fellowship Meets at Mrs Hoffman Home
June 28 1952 note reports the Wesleyan Fellowship of the First Methodist Church holds its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs W A Hoffman 601 S Washington Ave. Miss Donna Martin from Kansas City Mo visits Miss Roberta Barbour and her parents at their North Sea Ave residence. Mrs William Caudell and Alec visit Mrs Caudells parents at 309 S Atkinson Ave. Mr and Mrs George Carothers with daughter Georgine return from a four week Bakersfield trip.
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New York Pedestrian Rights Fueled by Sidewalk Battles
Russell Baker reflects on New York City pedestrians who defend personal space with aggressive collisions. He argues the city’s rights culture turns sidewalk encounters into a demolition derby where yielding is seen as weakness and collision is a civic virtue. APark Avenue incident illustrates the tension between motorists and walkers in the rights era.
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