Air bag scheme still full of holes
An editorial criticizes the push for passive restraints like inflatable air bags, noting a failed test and low belt usage. It argues seat and shoulder belts already cut deaths and injuries, urges focus on promoting belt use, and warns of people disabling airbags.
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U.S. Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation
Press rights vs responsibilities debated before editors
Ernest B. Furgurson notes Kevin Mangney of the Justice Department argued that newspapers may face prosecution for releasing classified or sensitive government material. The piece critiques the straw man tactic and recalls the Pentagon Papers debate, urging readers to question motives behind censorship rhetoric and consider who benefits from concealment.
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Pentagon
Maroney
Mr. Agnew
Nixon Cries and Mars Craft Race Dominate Mixed Delegates
The California Republican Assembly backs Nixon for re election by 209 to 6. Ashbrook runs in the June 6 primary against Nixon. Three spacecraft orbit Mars as US and Soviet craft study the planet amid dust storms. Phobos is 13 by 16 miles, Deimos half that size. Fulbright criticizes cultural exchanges with China and Cuba. Bella Abzug denounces New York reapportionment and fights to keep her seat amid three rival Democrats.
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Crime myths and realities of rural American towns
A reader contrasts Washington D C crime gains with Augusta Georgia and Aiken County South Carolina homicide rates, noting FBI data show declines in cities while the region struggles with frequent police activity reports. The piece argues crime is a national issue and examines perceptions versus local reality.
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Sacramento Representatives and districts for Alameda County
State legislators with constituencies in South Alameda County include Senators Nicholas C. Petris John W Halmdahl Clark L Bradley. The 8th and 11th Districts are coterminus and cover Alameda County save Livermore Amador Valley Castro Valley. Assemblymen Carlos Bee Robert W Crown Marek K Fong represent Hayward Union City Fremont Newark San Lorenzo Alameda Oakland Castro Valley Ashland. Letters to legislators go to the State Capitol Sacramento $814.
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Clark L. Bradley
Alameda County
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Castro Valley
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Hayward
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Robert W. Crown
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Nixon bombs Haiphong and Hanoi shift in 1972 politics
Morrie Ryskin critiques Nixon's Vietnam policies and the ensuing political reactions. He notes California GOP endorsement splits, liberal praise and Democratic handicaps, and international responses from China, the USSR, and press coverage. The piece lampoons Cold War tensions and public figures' reactions to perceived escalation.
California Tax Burden Skews Toward Middle Class, Tax Report Says
The California Taxpayers Association reveals a $42.6 billion tax take for 1971-72 across federal state and local levels. Personal income is estimated at $96 billion, with per capita taxes around $2,190 as the middle class bears the heaviest burden amid large wealth and subsidies gaps.
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