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Element added to Periodic Chart Research has led to the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neuron, 25 assistant neurons, 88 deputy neurons, and 198 assistant deputy neurons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.   These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.  Since Governmentium has no elec­trons, it is inert; however, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact.   A minute amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second to take from four days to four years to complete.   Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2-6 years; it does not decay, but instead under­goes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neurons and deputy neurons ex­change places. In fact,  Govermentium's mass will actually increase over time, since each  reorganization will cause more morons to become neurons, forming isodopes.   This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmen­tium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass. When catalyzed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium, an element that radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.     Harry Truman Honor in Politics " 'The Buck Stops  Here'   'It doesn't matter how big a ranch you own, or how many cows you brand, the  size of your funeral is  still going to depend on the weather.' Harry Truman.   When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his income was substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and  personally licking  them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of  $25,000 per year. When offered corporate positions at large sala­ries, he  declined, stating, 'You don't want me. You want the office of the president,  and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's  not for sale.'   Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing,  'I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any  award, Congressional or otherwise.'   We now see that other past presidents, have found a new level of success in cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold  wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices.  Political offices are now for sale.    Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed, 'My choice early in life  was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell  the truth, there's hardly any difference I, for  one, believe the piano  player job to be much more honorable than current politicians.' "     Agriculture Subsidy   Honorable Secretary of Agriculture Washington, D.C.   Dear Sir:   My friend, Ed Peterson, over at Wells, Iowa, received a check for $1,000 from the govern­ment for not raising hogs. So, I want to go into the "not raising hogs" business next year.   What I want to know is, in your opinion, what is the best kind of farm not to raise hogs on, and what is the best breed of hogs not to raise? I want to be sure that I approach this en­deavor in keeping with all governmental policies. I would prefer not to raise razorbacks, but if that is not a good breed not to raise, then I will just as gladly not raise Yorkshires or Durocs.   As I see it, the hardest part of this program will be in keeping an accurate inventory of how many hogs I haven't raised.   My friend, Peterson, is very joyful about the future of the business. He has been raising hogs for twenty years or so, and the best he ever made on them was $422 in 1968, until this year when he got your check for $1,000 for not raising hogs.   If I get $1,000 for not raising 50 hogs, will I get $2,000 for not raising 100 hogs? I plan to operate on a small scale at first, holding myself down to about 4,000 hogs not raised, which will mean about $80,000 the first year. Then I can afford an airplane.   Now another thing, these hogs I will not raise will not eat 100,000 bushels of corn. I un­derstand that you also pay farmers for not raising corn and wheat. Will I qualify for pay­ments for not raising wheat and corn not to feed the 4,000 hogs I am not going to raise?   Also, I am considering the "not milking cows" business, so send me any information you have on that too.   In view of these circumstances, you understand that I will be totally unemployed and plan to file for unemployment and food stamps.   Be assured you will have my vote in the coming election.   Patriotically Yours,   PS: Would you please notify me when you plan to distribute more free cheese.

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