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Slots and Suds.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 6/20/81, Vol. 184 Issue 25, p10-13, 4p
Abstract: Focuses on needs for intelligent investment in stocks and bonds. Reference to the incident of murder of Roger Wheeler, chief executive officer of Telex Inc.; Statement that he murder has been an example of organized crime; Suggestion that inappropriate...
The Federal Schoolhouse.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 4/18/81, Vol. 184 Issue 16, p20-23, 4p
Abstract: Focuses on the deplorable condition of basic education in the U.S., despite increasing bureaucratic tape. Comment on the Youth Act of 1980, a new and expanded two-billion-dollar-a-year program; Report that the Higher Education Act of 1965 set up a prog...
Corporate Charity.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 4/5/80, Vol. 182 Issue 14, p19-22, 4p, 1 Cartoon or Caricature
Abstract: Focuses on payroll-deduction method of fund-raising developed by the U.S.-based organization United Way. Basis on which the organization fund agencies; Arguments given by the author to support his criticism of the organization's fund-raising method; In...
Liberals and Inflation.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 1/20/79, Vol. 180 Issue 3, p5-13, 8p, 1 Cartoon or Caricature
Abstract: Examines the social effects of inflation in the United States and how it could be eliminated without abandoning the liberal vision of a compassionate and egalitarian society. Capricious redistributional effect of inflation; Inflation's distortion of ra...
Credit Where Credit Isn't Due.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 4/22/78, Vol. 178 Issue 16, p17-20, 4p
Abstract: Reports that the investment tax credit is the biggest corporate loophole in the tax system, currently costing the U.S. government more than $13 billion a year. Difference between this credit and direct subsidy for businesses; Claims of the defenders of...
The Cuban Hustle.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 10/8/77, Vol. 177 Issue 15, p11-14, 4p
Abstract: Focuses on efforts made by government official Kirby Jones to develop international trade in Cuba. Job responsibilities of Jones; Advantages of investing in Cuba to corporations; Response of the Cubans to Jones' endeavor; Information regarding National...
Blue Cross.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 7/2/77, Vol. 177 Issue 1, p9-12, 4p
Abstract: Presents an insight into features of the non-profit health care financier, Blue Cross. Significance of health insurance to U.S. citizens; Discussion on the split personality of Blue Cross; Reputation of Blue Cross in the country; Information regarding ...
Knocking Sense Into Form 1040.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 4/16/77, Vol. 176 Issue 16, p15-18, 4p
Abstract: Focuses on the Form 1040 for tax payment and the Internal Revenue Code of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Reference to the complications in the finance operations of the government; Details about the first U.S. tax return of 1913 which was thr...
The Lion in Winter.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 1/1/77, Vol. 176 Issue 1/2, p16-19, 4p
Abstract: Presents information on the prevailing economic conditions in Great Britain. Report that the region's economy is not on the verge of collapse as reported in newspapers; Percentage increase in real buying power of average person in Great Britain in 1970...
Regulating Banks.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 4/3/76, Vol. 174 Issue 14, p13-16, 4p
Abstract: Focuses on the regulation of the banking system of the U.S. Impact of a financial legislation on the banking industry; Passage of a legislation to allow savings associations; Comparison between savings associations and commercial banks; Concerns on the...