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Biden & Austin

Approve Pay / Benefits Cuts for 62,000 men

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Sixty Two Thousand Lose Pay & Benefits Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced all U.S. troops will be required to get the COVID vaccine or be forced out of their careers in the military – a move supported by President Joe Biden .

Unvaccinated soldiers in the U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve who have not received an exemption may no longer participate in federally funded drills and training and will not receive pay or retirement credit, the Army has announced.

At least 40,000 Army National Guard soldiers across the country – or about 13% of the force – have not received the Pentagon-mandated vaccine. In addition, roughly 22,000 Reservists will also be subject to punishment, including flags, bars to service, and official reprimands, the Army said.

“In the future, Soldiers who continue to refuse the vaccination order without an exemption may be subject to additional adverse administrative

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action, including separation,” the Army said in a statement.

“Unit commanders will be able to activate and pay Soldiers for limited administrative purposes, such as receiving the vaccine, processing their exemption requests, or conducting separation procedures. Soldiers will be paid and/or receive retirement credit for these service days,” the statement continued.

The director of the Army Guard said the U.S. military service branch will continue to work with its soldiers to comply with the COVID-19 order.

“We’re going to give every soldier every opportunity to get vaccinated and continue their military career,” Director of the Army Guard, Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen said. “We’re not giving up on anybody until the separation paperwork is signed and completed.”

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As CBN News reported, Guardsmen and Reservists had until June 30 to receive the COVID-19 shots. Published data reportedly indicated that 20% to 30% of the Guardsmen in six states were not vaccinated right before the deadline, along with more than 10% in 43 other states.

More than reportedly

7,700 soldiers have sought religious

exemptions. According to the Army’s latest statistics released on July 8, only 19 of these religious accommodations have been approved and only for activeduty personnel. So far, no exemptions have been approved for Guardsmen or Reservists. U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), a retired Navy lieutenant commander and a former Navy SEAL, criticized Austin’s order on social media . In a series of tweets posted

to Twitter on Friday, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw wrote: “And now we have the potentially disastrous situation before us - where our readiness is suffering and our military is less capable than it otherwise would be. Was it worth it? Was ‘putting our foot down’ worth it? H*** no, it wasn’t.” “And why do we need to separate service members from the military en masse for refusal?” the Texas congressman asked. “The

DOD has a huge array of disciplinary options before them. Why choose the most extreme option with the most extreme consequences?”

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is determined to reduce our military .

Austin and Bishop Garrison, his senior adviser said anyone who voted for President Trump are all racist and should be rooted out of the service .

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with a formation of Soldiers with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Florida National Guard, in Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 12, 2022. (DoD Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zach Sheely, U.S. Army)

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Publishers memoirs

By Richard Matz Publisher/writer

I was a Bag Man for the mob A bag man, is a person designated to collect dirty money, e.g. in a protection racket. A bag man may also be known as a delivery boy or running man

B

ack in 1952 I was 12 years

known restaurant and bar in the city

old living in Bloomfield

of Bloomfield. Mrs. Collinger own a

, a section in Pittsburgh

fur shop and they had a son named

Pennsylvania . I was in seventh

Johnny , a good looking 21year old

grade at St. Joseph’s a Catholic

man who worked for his father . His

grade school . One of the towns

dad was connected and controlled

respected

the

the numbers racket in a number of

Collingers . Mr. Collinger ( whose

cities including Bloomfield. I met

real name was Collingalo ) before

Johnny at the restaurant and for

he changed his name , was the

some reason he took a liking to me.

owner of the Pleasure Bar a well-

He wanted to know , when I got

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families

were

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out of school at 3 o’clock , would I

old . My family then moved out of

like to ride around in his new 1952

Bloomfield too the city of Crafton

Ford convertible and work for him

which was

collecting bags of number slips for

Bloomfield.

50 cents a day .. I was so excited I

When I grew older at the age of 22 I

said yes and started to work for him

moved to Los Angeles California and

the next day . We would ride around

went to work for the Los Angeles

town and I would jump out run into

Times newspaper . Then thirty five

small stores and an assortment of

years later I took my wife and my

other businesses , I’d pick up the

three daughters back To Pittsburgh

little brown bags of number slips

to visit my relatives and my old

and raced back to his car and we

stomping grounds. After a few days

were on the next store . Even some

of visiting my relatives I took my

cops collected number slips and we

family back to Bloomfield to show

picked them up too .

them where I grew up.

Remember 50 cents back in 1952

I took them to the Pleasure Bar to eat

was equivalent to about five dollars

and was disappointed that Johnny

today .In the fifties there was Pennie

Collinger’s family no longer owned

candies , Hersey and Clark bars were

the restaurant. When we were done

a nickleI and so was a Pepsi and a

eating we went outside and someone

Coke

said “ hey Dickie it’s me Johnny.” I

Between 1886 and 1959, the price of

couldn’t believe that after 40 years

a 6.5 US fl oz (190 mL) glass or bottle

Johnny recognized me . Remember I

of Coca-Cola was set at five cents, or

was 13 years old when I last saw him.

one nickel, and remained fixed with

I was in my 50s and he was in his 60s

very little local fluctuation. The fact

but he was still a good looking man

that the price of the drink was able to

. We reminisced for about an hour ,

remain the same for over seventy years

laugh about the good old times and

is especially significant considering

when I was leaving we both had tears

the events that occurred during

in our eyes . I treasure those two years

that period, including the founding

that I work for him and will always

of Pepsi, World War I, Prohibition, The

love him and those great two years .

Great Depression, changing taxes,

In the beginning of my story I made

a caffeine and caramel shortage and

reference to the Collinger family

World War II

as being a respected family and in

Johnny and I took about 2 hours to

those days anybody connected to

pick up the number slips and then

the mob were not looked down upon

I got paid my 50 cents . I’d have

especially if they owned legitimate

Johnny drop me off at the local deli

businesses . Mr. Collinger was a well-

and I would buy a cheeseburger

dressed businessman and if he was

and a coke for 25 cents . The rest of

involved in any other type of mob

my money when into the pinball

business I never knew about it .The

machines which I was obsessed with

numbers racket then was no different

.I work two years for Johnny and it

than the Lotto is today except the

was an exciting venture for a young

mob made the money and now the

man who was twelve / thirteen years

states do .

about 30 miles from

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1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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List of 1962 Major News Events in History John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth in February of 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis when USSR plans to deploy Missiles in Cuba brings the world to the brink of world war, Marilyn Monroe serenades President Kennedy on his birthday.

Rioting on University of Mississippi campus following

Black student James Meredith attempting to enroll More Information for James Meredith 1. James Meredith becomes the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi on September 30th, .

2. Meredith, an army veteran had made several attempts to enroll at the university but was forced away

by Mississippi’s governor and denied entry.

3. He was finally able to enter

the school after being escorted

by United States Marshals at the insistence of President Kennedy.

4. Meredith actively tested the new integration mandate and became a fearless pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement.

5. He completed his degree at the University in August of 1963.

President Kennedy proposes a “Consumer Bill of Rights.”

The Space Needle an observation tower in Seattle, Washington is completed

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Average Cost of new house $12,500 Average Income per year $5,556 Average monthly rent $110per month Tuition to Harvard University $1,520 Cost of a gallon of Gas 28 cents Average Cost of a new car $3,125 All Wheel Drive Scout off road $2,150 Renault Imported car $1,395 Eggs per dozen 32 cents

1962 corvette Marilyn Monroe is found dead on August 5 after apparently overdosing on sleeping pills The Columbus Day Storm ( 12th October ) strikes Northern California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia

1962 chevy impala

Oral Polio Vaccine developed by Albert Sabin given to millions of children to combat Polio

1962 FORD 100 UNDERBELLY 1962 BUICK STARFIRE

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THE GOOD

By Richard Matz Publisher/writer

THE BAD

W

AND THE UGLY

hat can we say that’s

dollars along with the help of the

Our economy has gone to hell in

about the world the real truth is China

GOOD about Joe Biden’s

Democrats and a few Never Trump

a hand basket with inflation at an all

is the greatest threat , not to just the

presidency , well not

Republicans . His energy policies are

time high and rising interest rates

United States but the world . We all

too much, in fact almost nothing at

a disaster with gas at over $6.00 per

which will make it impossible for

know the ties the Hunter Biden has

all . He spends money like a drunken

gallon . The price of gasoline during

millennial’s to buy a new home .

to China , which is giving him millions

sailor and his green new deal has put

the Trump administration was $2.49

Worst of all he wants us to believe

of dollars each year to influence his

America on the brink of bankruptcy

cents a gallon in California and as low

that Russia is the greatest threat to the

dad another politicians . There’s

. He will send the Ukraine $40 billion

as $1.79 cents in the other states .

United States but if you know anything

absolutely no questions about conflict

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of interest with the Biden family and

And what comes next , oh yeah the

Past financial disclosures from

Pelosi’s trades shot into the news in

UGLY , might that be Nancy Pelosi who

Nancy

in

July 2021, when he made $5.3 million

What can we say BAD about the vice

is so crooked she can’t lay straight in

January her husband invested up

by exercising call options that let him

Pres., Kamala Harris … a lot of things

bed at night . Her husband was just

to $2.9 million in American Express,

buy 4,000 shares of Google’s parent

, she has trouble putting two words

charged with a DUI but somehow

Apple, PayPal, and Walt Disney stocks.

company Alphabet.

together and most of her sentences do

through

Governor

In March, he bought up to $2.2 million

In January 6th. Insurrection at

not make sense. She’ll say things like

Newsom the DUI has vanished . If any

worth of Tesla stocks. (Lawmakers

the capitol . Pelosi was informed by

we only have nine fingers and when

of us got a DUI we would be in jail and

are only required to report the value

President Trump there was a good

she’s corrected she just laughs and

it would cost us up to 15 Thousand

of such trades in broad ranges.)

chance there would be trouble and

giggles like a ninth grade teenager .

dollars in penalties and legal fees .

Together, these companies, along

she should call out 20,000 national

that includes Joe’s brother , Jim too !

the

grace

of

Pelosi

showed

that

Kalama was put in charge in securing

Nancy has been accused of insider

with Microsoft, spend tens of millions

guard and army , she refused as she

our borders , and look at what a great

trading but Nancy doesn’t personally

of dollars each year lobbying the

saw a great opportunity to create a

job she’s done . There are more illegals

trade stocks. But her husband Paul

federal

including

useful political plot to use against

and drugs crossing our borders then

Pelosi, an investor and venture

Congress, according to federal records

Trump and his supporters . Now Pelosi

there has ever been in the history our

capitalist by trade, has made tens of

compiled by nonpartisan research

and the Democrats are putting on an

country

millions of dollars worth of stock and

organization OpenSecrets.

Inquisition not an Insurrection

And if you think we’re in trouble now just think what will happen if Joe Biden can’t finish his presidency .

government,

stock option trades in recent months.

Members of Congress have been

Nancy Pelosi is rated the 14th richest

required to disclose stock transactions

powerful Democratic leaders

member of Congress.

since the STOCK Act passed. But Paul

GOOD … The BAD ..and The UGLY.

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sports news

By Art Gartcia (Jr.)

Chargers Report:

POSITIONAL RANKINGS - DEFENSE ESPN recently listed their top 10 players at 11 positions based on a survey of more than 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players. The objective was to find the top players currently at their respective positions heading into the 2022 season, not projections of players five years down the road.

Of the five defensive position groups covered, the Chargers placed just three players among their respective rankings while failing to land any players at the defensive tackle and off-ball linebacker positions.

Per ESPN, here is a look at the Chargers who made their list.

“He always has a plan. He’s setting up his moves for later in the game, and he’s got great technique,” an NFL

Mack in Los Angeles via an offseason trade. That means potentially even more production for Bosa in 2022.

“Relentless effort,” an AFC offensive coach said. “He’s the guy you have to worry about on every snap.”

Cornerback — J.C. Jackson, No. 5.

Age: 27. Last year’s ranking: 10.

Compared closely to Dolphins’ CB Xavier Howard (No. 4), the Chargers signed Jackson to a five-year, $82.5 million contract after he produced 17 interceptions in his past 33 games.

Opposing quarterbacks averaged a 48.4 passer rating when throwing toward Jackson, who gave up 627 yards on 96 targets (50 receptions), per NFL Next Gen Stats. One AFC defensive coach said a recent All-Pro corner told him Jackson has the best ball skills he has ever seen.

“A lot of corners can track the football, but not many can catch the flash of the football,” the coach said. “Now all of a sudden, the PBU [pass breakup] a good player makes, he picks that.

He’s one of a few that can do it consistently.”

EDGE Rushers — Joey Bosa, No. 4.

Age: 26. Last year’s ranking: 3.

In five healthy seasons, Bosa has won Defensive Rookie of the Year and made four Pro Bowls. And he just produced his fourth double-digit-sack season (10.5) and a career-high seven forced fumbles in 2021.

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personnel evaluator said. “He’s just a classic edge rusher. He’s a nightmare for a tackle because of the way he keeps you guessing.”

Bosa was double-teamed on 23% of his pass rushes last year, but that rate could decline with the arrival of Khalil

Safety — Derwin James, No. 4. Age: 25. Last year’s ranking: 9.

“He’s one of the few safeties you can do everything with,” an NFL frontoffice official said. “He’s a special player when he’s out there.”

But being out there has long been James’ problem. He missed a combined 27 games from 2019-20 with multiple foot injuries. James bounced back in 2021 with 117 tackles (tied for

third among defensive backs), two sacks, two interceptions and three forced fumbles in 15 games. But he still had a few minor issues, including a hamstring injury and a separated shoulder. Offseason shoulder surgery hasn’t stopped the Chargers from rightly making James a centerpiece of the defense, though.

“He’s in the same style of player as [Jamal] Adams and [Budda] Baker, but has been a better cover guy than them,” an NFL coordinator said. “You wonder if the injuries will start to affect that, but this season will say a lot as far as how high he is on the list.”

The Endzone: Ranked the top-rated CB in free agency, Jackson’s 23 passes defended led all defensive players in 2021, and only Dallas’ Trevon Diggs (11) had more interceptions than his eight.

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You might be a redneck if you’re related to everyone in your town.

Quickies I hate it when guys say that a women belongs in the kitchen. How on earth is she going to clean the rest of the house from there.

Doctor

A married couple were golfing when all

Chinese Waiter

Doctor: “How can I help you today?”

Blonde: “It hurts right here, OUCH” she says as she points to her shoulder Doctor: “Ok, Does it hurt elsewhere on you?”

Blonde: “It sure does, on my leg here, OUCH” she says as she points to her leg.

Doctor: “I see, does it hurt in any other places?”

Blonde: “Sure does. On my back right here, OUCH.” she cries as she points to her back.

Doctor: “Are you actually a blonde that dyed her her brown?”

Blonde: “Yes! How on earth did you know?”

Doctor: “Well, you have actually got a broken finger.”.”

My Chinese waiter thinks that all white

Hilarious

of a sudden the wife asks, Wife: “Babe, if I die will you marry again?”

Husband: “Of course not.”

Wife: “I think you would.”

Husband: “Fine, I probably will” Wife: “Will you let her sleep in our bed?”

Husband: “Yeah, probably I guess.”

Wife: “Would you even let her use my golf clubs?”

Husband: “No way, she is left handed.”

people look the same. In fact look, he is delivering our food to the wrong table right now! Hang on... wait a minute.... that isn’t my waiter at all.

Me: “Why did you marry me?”

My wife: “Because you are so funny”.

Me: “I thought it was because I am so good in bed” My Wife: “You see? You are hilarious”

I asked my doctor for advice on how to lose weight.

One big difference between men and women is that when women say “smell this”, it usually smells nice .

He said “Don’t eat anything fatty.”

I tripped over my wifes bra , It appeared to be a booby trap

He said “you are welcome fatty.

I only hit two good balls today..... when I stood on a rake

Married Couple

Fatty

I asked my doctor for advice on how to lose weight.

He said “Don’t eat anything fatty.”

I said “Thanks” He said “you are welcome fatty.

I said “Thanks”

IDentist I was at the dentist the other day and he says to me “this might sting a little bit, are you prepared?”

I said “yes”.

He then went on to say “I am sleeping with your wife.

“Your a Redneck if ….

A young Redneck man walks into a bar and orders a bud. The bartender says “you got any I.D son?

The young Redneck replies “any idea about what?

You might be a redneck if your dad walks you to school because he is in the same grade as you.

What do you get when you put the entire West Virginia cheerleading team in one room?

A full set of teeth What do Rednecks call fast food?

Driving your truck over a squirrel at 70mph How can you tell that you are staying in a redneck motel?

When you call reception and say “I’ve got a leak in my sink” and they reply with “sure, go ahead”.

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