Tax exempt bonds help local governments not the wealthy
In this Washington Iowa editorial from October 10 1972 the author argues that tax exempt municipal and school bonds keep borrowing costs low for cities and school districts. Removing the exemption would raise local interest costs and shift tax gains to the federal government, harming towns and schools more than the rich. The piece urges caution before closing the loophole.
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Washington
Washington Community School District
Paternity Leave Proposal for 16000 CUNY Teachers Condemned
A plan to grant 20 days of paid paternity leave to 16 000 City University of New York teachers drew sharp criticism. Critics say public funds would subsidize parenthood for private individuals and warn the idea promotes reproduction amid broader budget constraints. The debate cites gender equality and non discrimination against maternity benefits but counterarguments stress economic burden and misalignment with public needs.
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City University of New York
Afl-Cio
New York Times
National Education Association
Vice President of Prunes Joke Sparks Market Inquiry
A man boasting about his promotion to vice president is teased by his wife who quips that vice-presidents are common and even prunes have one in a supermarket. He calls the market to challenge the claim and asks to speak to the vice-president in charge of prunes. The clerk asks which kind packaged or bulk.
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Prunes
John Tyler
Edge B Jay Becherer Defense as a Logical Process
West and East face a challenging bridge hand where defensive reasoning wins. The article argues a disciplined, inference driven approach, showing how early maneuvers reveal South holding QJ10 and East K5 with spades. a cautious defense prevents a four notrump contract while illustrating the value of deliberate play.
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East
South
Declarer
On This Day October 10 1972 Almanac Highlights
The almanac notes October 10 1972 as day 284 with 82 remaining. Births include Helen Hayes born 1900 and Henry David Thoreau quoted on the mass of men. Miss May Smith of Osage turns 102 at the Osage Nursing Home.
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Ky United
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Helen Hayes
Naval Academy
Ft. Severn
Annapolis
Italy
Quebec
Pierre Laporte
Henry David Thoreau
Miss May Smith
Osage
Miss Smith
Osage Nursing Home
Dear Abby advice on naked husband and dating etiquette
A reader complains of her husband walking naked at home and urges Abby to require shorts. In a second letter a single woman asks if she should call a man arranged by a friend, with Abby advising to proceed and adjust future intermediaries.
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Abby
el Lardo
Penna
Grace
Altho
Real McCoy and curious facts from a 1972 column
Elijah McCoy imagined as the real McCoy for lubrication devices and airbrake ideas, while popular bits recall Will Rogers, taste buds, early radio ads, Brazil nuts misnomer, and February birth fame. The column, by J. M. Boyd, offers trivia on science, history, and social topics, ending with the author’s address and copyright notice.
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United States
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Assio
the Almanac
Nancy
Blondie
Auarter
JST
Tuesda
Dean Robby
Abigail van Buren
Cheape Thane.m
Mews Lind
Cate
Ll. M. Boyd
Elijah
McCoy
Elijah McCoy
Will Rogers
Bulova
Brazil
Bolivia
World Health Organization
Sweden
Chile
Arthritis and
J. M. Boyd
P.O
Fort Worth
LM. Boyd
Boner
Oeedien School
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