Tax limits seen as cure for rising government spending
A conservative column argues that only constitutional spending limits can curb rising taxes and government growth. It cites NTLC and Milton Friedman, urging readers to demand a Taxpayer's Guide to Survival and contact the NTSC for a spending-cap plan.
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Williams J Rush Leads The Times Record Management
Williams J Rush serves as vice president and general manager of The Times Record, with Frank H Dobisky as agnuging editor, as listed in Troy New York publishing house records.
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Debt ceiling debate and rising national debt discussed
The piece notes Senate tactics over lifting price controls on gas and a move by Senator James Abzourek that kept a vote on raising the debt limit from happening. It reports the debt ceiling at 400 billion while the national debt climbs toward a trillion, with Treasury holdings cited and commentary from public figures including Mary Martin and Rosalynn Carter.
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CIA tied to opium ring case and congressional quashing
A 1970s House inquiry cites CIA aiding an Asian opium smuggler at Kennedy Airport and pressuring prosecutors to drop charges. Documents show Greaney sought plea bargains and discussions with DOJ to avoid trial while the CIA withheld files, contradicting sworn testimony by Colby and Greaney.
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CIA role in narcotics case sparks fresh Senate probe
The House subcommittee accuses Greaney of withholding Khramkhruan's CIA contact and says unsanitized files show the case officer existed. It cites Carl Duckett’s misleading letter and links to Helms perjury charges amid renewed CIA scrutiny and discouragement from foreign intelligence allies.
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Russell’s ribs Budget 78 Oversized Deficit Preview
Mark Russell mocks the new 78 Federal Budget as longer and wider than before. He notes a price tag of 458.3 billion dollars with a record 61.3 billion dollar deficit that could widen next year.
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Pulse of the People Letters Policy Update
The Pulse will publish letters bearing the writer’s name and address only. Names may be withheld on request but short letters are preferred. letters deemed libelous or in poor taste may be shortened or omitted.
Workers seek enforceable rights under labor laws
A Waterford opinion piece condemns long-standing failures to uphold the 1935 Wagner Act. It cites Dow Chemical Monroe Auto Equipment and J P Stevens as example violators and calls for stiffer penalties quicker NLRB handling and equal treatment to ensure workers can organize without employer coercion.
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Broken promises and burdens of Governor Carey
A reader criticizes Governor Carey for prioritizing his family while noting the hardship of state burdens. The letter highlights his salary and benefits, calls for resignation, laments layoffs and taxes, and questions the death penalty stance, ending with personal reproach.
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What's Your Beef contest opens with $10 prize
Readers may submit 30 word beef letters to The Times Record at 301 Broadway Troy NY 12180. Best entry wins $10. Examples include concerns about price stickers on pail-dates and lack of local shopping centers.
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