Buy in and bail out defense contracts raise taxpayer burden
AP examines the Defense Department bailout pattern as Grumman and Lockheed faced financial trouble. Grumman built F14 Tomcats at a loss, prompting a price renegotiation and debate over whether defense policy encourages buy-ins. The piece notes contractors expect bailouts and cites Navy and DOD actions, including a $250 million Lockheed loan.
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Jean Heller
Bethpage
N. Y
Defense Department
Capitol Hill
Grumman Aerospace Corp
Navy
Lockheed Corp
Lockheed
Air Force
Defense
Grumman
McDonnel Douglas
Joseph G. Gavin Jr
TPP
Gruman
Gavin
Editorial urges comprehensive tax reform amid relief talks
The piece argues that state leaders across about three quarters of states push tax relief in 1973 while few offsetting increases occur. It urges reform of overall tax structure for fairness, noting Illinois committees study local tax changes for 1974 and warnings of possible future tax hikes.
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Ilinois
National Federation of Tax Administrators
Illinois
General Assembly
Push for Fully Independent Watergate Probe Intensifies
The article argues for a completely independent probe into Watergate, criticizing Richardson guidelines as insufficient. It urges a bi partisan blue ribbon commission named by both President and Congress, reporting to the public, to ensure due process and public trust in uncovering the truth.
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Nixon
Justice Department
Sen
Percy
Stevenson
White House
Congress
Illinois House Bill 351 redefines county board terms
The editorial admits a misreading of Bill 351. It clarifies that the law changes election terms to four years for half the county board members with township organizations and requires all members to stand for election two years after each decennial census. The aim is to ensure one person one vote on county boards. The editors apologize for the error.
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Bill 351
Illinois
House of Representatives
Law for today belts not required in school buses
Illinois law requires two sets of front belts only in motor vehicles of the first division designed for not more than ten persons. School buses built after 1961 do not require seat belts under current statute.
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Illinois
How to Write a Letter to the Editor in The Southern Illinoisan
The paper welcomes reader letters under 300 words and asks contributors to sign with name and address. Libelous or tasteless pieces will be returned. Avoid poetry and personal attacks. letters may be published with the name withheld only if necessary for safety or employment.
Readers urge wider coverage for Creal Springs area
Berniece Alexander of Creal Springs writes that The Southern Illinoisan lacks local news for Goreville and Creal Springs, missing school elections and community items. She asks for expanded coverage, larger print, and notes the paper delivers to her Lake of Egypt area.
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Southern
Illnoisan
Lingle
Goreville
Lake of Egypt
Creal Springs
Berniece Alexander Creal Springs
Letter to Editor presses Agnew as Nixon alternative
The writer urges Vice President Agnew to take the presidency amid Watergate concerns. They criticize Nixon and Cabinet turnover, defend Armstrong, and call for accountability and fair treatment of Americans, quoting Churchill and voicing distrust of Richardson’s investigation.
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Southern Miinoisan
Nixon
Anne Armstrongs
Watergate
Senate
Richardson
Agnew
Teapot
White House
Mrs. USA
Winston Churchill
Letter to editor defends Nixon and Connally
The writer criticizes the Southern Clini... for bias and praises Connally as a credit to the administration. He argues the press smeared the president and urges allowing the law to settle matters, suggesting Connally could be a future president.
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Connally
Tough new ethics code covers federal judges
Warren Weaver Jr. reports the Judicial Conference of the United States adopted a comprehensive ethics code for all federal judges except the Supreme Court. The code, drafted by the ABA, sets rules on political activity, outside income, and investments while limiting courtroom broadcasts to protect fair procedure. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger heads the conference.
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Warren Weaver Jr
New York Times
Washington
Supreme Court
Judicial Conference of the
United States
American Bar Association
Earl Warren
Kennedy
Abe Fortas
Judicial
High Bench
Judicial Conference
Congress
Warren E. Burger
United States Court of Appeals
Court of Claims
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
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Illinois State Bar Assn
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