Reform of presidential election reform debate and options
A discussion of reforming the U.S. presidential election system toward direct popular vote contrasts current electoral college flaws with alternatives. Proposals include runoff between top two candidates and proportional allocation of state votes while preserving federalism. The piece cautions gradual change and legislative hurdles ahead.
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Wallace
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Border crackdowns target drug smugglers at crossings
The Nixon administration launches Operation Intercept to inspect vehicles at major border crossings including San Ysidro and El Paso Juarez. Authorities aim to deter marijuana and other drugs by raising prices and disrupting the drug pipeline, despite causing cross border delays.
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San Ysidro
San Diego
el Paso-Juarez
Nixon
Richard Kleindienst
Barry Goldwater Space Effort and Its Domestic Payoffs
Barry Goldwater argues space programs yield vast dividends through spinoffs and space technology transfers. He cites Senate committee testimony showing benefits to poverty, pollution, medicine, education, and industry, asserting future space plans bolster the economy and social welfare.
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Congress
Moe
Nolugy
Space technology shaping a better life on earth
The article highlights miniaturized self transmitting medical sensors enabling remote data collection, space research yielding an automated hospital system, and global medical communications via satellites. It notes space methods for waste separation and disposal, pollution solutions, and criticizes perceived liberal, taxpayer funded spending.
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Students Seek Greater Voice in School Curricula
A survey across Tamalpais High District shows students rate getting along with others and counseling as top educational priorities, while English and science lead among subjects. Faculty also value social responsibility and inquiry, with community respondents prioritizing English, sciences, and humanities. Sixty-eight percent of students support more student power in running schools.
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Walt Whitman High School
Bethesda
National School Public Relations Association
Field Research Corp
California
Tamelpais
Marin County
Tamalpais
Salem Church Dam eyed as pork barrel project in Virginia
James Kilpatrick critiques the Salem Church hydroelectric dam proposed on the Rappahannock near Fredericksburg. He dismisses its benefits as weak, notes its high cost and small output, and argues it would ruin scenic value while offering only questionable water quality and recreation gains.
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le State Water Control Board
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Public uproar over changing morals and vaunted culture
Morrie Ryskin laments modern manners as a clash of old values versus radical change. He recalls critics from theater to film noting overexposure of explicit content and censorship debates. He mocks sensational ads and calls for restraint while preferring wholesome entertainment.
Stennis Warns Nation as Senators Propose Deep Arms Cuts
General C. Baker Stennis urges vigilance as Senate Armed Services considers a $20 billion 1970 weapons bill. During recess, pacifist amendments target C-5A transport, nuclear carrier, F-14 and F-15 fighters, B-1 bomber, and new Army tanks. Stennis warns such moves jeopardize U S military strength by 1975 and urges support for robust defense funding.
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