McGovern tax credit plan linked to negative income tax
An economist explains how McGovern's proposed 3700 dollar family four tax credit blends with negative income tax ideas. He compares breakeven points, tax bases, and reform needs to finance a universal grant, noting potential rates and timing.
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McGovern
Leonard Silk
New York Times
New York
George McGovern
Oklahoma City
University of Chicago
Milton Friedman
Joseph A. Pechman
Brookings Institution
Herbert Stein
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
A. Stein
Editorial urges Senate to back federal revenue sharing plan
The piece supports the House approved federal revenue sharing to aid large cities and poorer rural areas, arguing it offers breathing space and reduces local tax burdens despite flaws. It urges improved local governance, cites Illinois as example of duplications, and calls for effective policy making at state and community levels.
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Illinois General Assembly
Illinois
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Nixon
Plan to appoint state education board faces mixed reception
The Illinois House weighs the Choate Blair plan to appoint the state board of education by four legislative leaders. Critics urge governor led appointments, while supporters note merits in the draft. Gov Ogilvie delays proposals, stirring election campaign discuss. Walker and Ogilvie seen as lacking bold leadership on education and tax policy.
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Clyde Choate
Anna
W. Robert Blair
Park Forest
State Board of Education
Illinois
Cheat
Blair
Richard B. Ogilvie
Senate
State Board of Elections
Choate-Blair
Education Board
Ogilvie
Daniel Walker
Editorial and letters section overview
The Southern Illinoisan describes its opinion pages and reader letters sections. It notes editorials marked Our Opinions and reader letters, plus staff columns and disclaimer that opinions differ from news reports. It emphasizes objectivity in news content and clarity distinguishing analysis from straight reporting.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
The Meanest Mother From Calif Masonic News Letter
A reader recalls a strict mother who enforced discipline and honest living. The piece contrasts harsh rules with gratitude, praising a mean mother for shaping responsible, God-fearing adults and framing parental guidance as beneficial.
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Calif Masonic News
Oldsters debate if Social Security follows up and down rule
A reflecting remark questions whether the common maxim Everything that goes up must come down applies to Social Security, hinting at concerns about increases, benefits and long term stability.
Bel Air financier backs McGovern with large donor role
Profile of Max Palevsky, computer pioneer and fundraiser for George McGovern, who has contributed 350000 dollars, helped recruit staff and arrange meetings with Viet Cong negotiators, and plans further support as McGovern’s campaign grows. Palevsky, born in Chicago, built Scientific Data Systems and later sold part of his stake to Xerox, explains his reluctant but active political involvement and his view on leadership.
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Steven V. Roberts
New York Times
Bel Air
Calif
George McGovern
California
Wisconsin
Miami Beach
Paris
Palevsky
McGovern
McGo
Chicago
University of California
Scientific Data Systems
Xerox
Tom Braden
Robert Kennedy
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