Senate Vote Sparks Debate Over Presidential Powers
An editorial argues the U.S. Senate approved limits on presidential authority amid war risks, warning TV networks and major press sway could erode checks and balances. It cites figures like Fulbright, Church, Bayh, Hartke, and Kennedy while questioning constitutional implications for governance.
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United States
Cansbadia
Nixon
Cambodia
Provinius
Sesseue
U.S. Senate
Neiweanss
D. Roosevelt
Vie
Loridon B. Johnson
Feline Chipe
Wwe
Horn
Coitwile
Shemar
J. William Fulbright
Arkansas
Frank Church
Thahe
Birch Bayh
Vance Hartke
Tidion
Harold I. Hughes
Laws
Kedmand S. Muskie
Maine
Ishwart M. Kennedy
Massets
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Mike Mansfield
Munir
Dowol K. Davils
New York
Mur Oo
Thifield
Oregon
Ceorge MaGavern
South Dakota
Panukilion
U.S
Ethics And Government Reform In Congress An Overview
A retelling of a study on congressional ethics notes significant room for improvement. It cites 12 of 83 members in banking or official posts, 37 percent of senior members practicing law while in office, and 20 historic cases of alleged misconduct since 1862. It highlights risk of voter judgment and the enduring influence of corruption in Capitol Hill.
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Continents
Congress
Friends
Alexander V Hamilton
Secretary of the Treasury
Congressional Quarterly
House
Capitol
Richard Leche
Louisiana
Ian Rayburn
Folklore Verse Fragments and Children's Rhyme Texts
Readable fragments include a long anonymous verse about growth and time, a rustic couplet about meadow fields, a children’s tune about a long song, a donkey rhyme, and an American proverb about a wife's judgment. The items reflect memorized lines, anonymous origins, and common oral traditions.
Kennedy Era Winds Down in New York Politics
The Kennedy political network faces declines as Richard Olinger defeats a Kennedy-backed candidate for the Democratic Senate nomination and James Buckley emerges as a Conservative Party contender. The piece notes shifts in party strength, Buckley’s rising influence, and speculation about a future Kennedy decline versus Buckley’s potential impact on the Senate. It cites Rockefeller, Goldber g, and Powell among prominent figures in the era.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
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Kennedy
Rand
Clifford Case
Gils
New York
Sargent Shriver
Maryland
Ilinois
Alin
Rss
Kennedys
Buckleys
James Buckley
Stiles Senate
Chareless Gorrell
Richard Otlinger
Nixon
Demnwrais
William Buckley
National Review
Bill Buckley
John Lindsay
New York City
New Hampshire
Nevada
Virginia
New Mexico
At Wits End Last Week T Surveyed Our Remodelled Kitchen
A humorous 1970 Field Enterprises reminiscence on marriage tensions during a kitchen remodel. A wife recalls four months of renovations while her husband clings to camping and bears, contrasting indoor comfort with outdoor adventures and a clash of personalities.
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Field Enterprises, Inc
Reader Comment on Pollution and Car Emissions
Dennis Oakes of Andéeson questions pollution control in a letter listing concerns about nitrogen oxides and auto emissions, nylon particulates, asbestos from brakes, and scrap auto reuse, asking which threat is greater between careless oiling or corporate irresponsibility.
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Walt
Dennis Oakes
Andéeson
Global tensions rise as Middle East brinkmanship discussed
McMaught Syndicate analysis from 1970 cites Holmes Alexander on Israeli and Arab power, US policy limits, and fear of Soviet influence. It notes Israeli gains, Western withdrawal risks, and the prospect of a negotiated, nerve-wracking path. The piece highlights UN roles, Nixon Doctrine limits, and a potential Jerusalem settlement.
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Middle East
Esraeli
Berlin
Jersatent
Evan Wilkin
Consul Bendral
Egypt
Washigon
Ane Hapott
Middle
Far East
Desert Sands
Washington
Sixth Fleet
Qin Esraeli
Russia
Jerusalem
Rizzo and Philadelphia Crime Reform Stand
A 1979 profile argues Philadelphia under Commissioner Frank Rizzo has turned the city toward crime reduction and tougher bail reforms. It notes praise in public polls, calls for tighter jail stays for violent offenders, and concerns about a lenient system that frees many awaiting trial. The piece highlights Rizzo’s stance on policing and reform amid historical crime trends.
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Rizzo
Rizzy
Philadelswailing
Pennsylvania
Ara
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Gen. Tea, Corp
Incentive hours proposed to speed mail delivery
Causey’s Federal Diary reports August C Hahn, deputy postmaster general, suggesting incentive work hours for letter carriers. Workers finishing eight hour routes early could go home, boosting pay for fast workers and potentially speeding mail. The idea faces concerns about abuse but could influence a revamped post office. The piece also covers AFSCME's push for equal pay and job opportunities, highlighting gaps in pay and representation for women and minority workers in federal posts.
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Uncle Sam
August C. Hahn
Postal Wfe
Hahn
Post Office Corporation
Wart
Nontoken
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