Legislative inefficiency in a biennial California Legislature
The editorial criticizes the end of the California Legislature's session, noting long hours and wasted time. It cites failures on reapportionment, welfare rifts, farm labor law, and insurance debates, while acknowledging a tax cut and renewed capital punishment statutes. It predicts legislators will campaign during recess and ties the tax initiative to public sentiment.
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Watergate and the law not subverting our system
An opinion piece questions claims that Watergate subverted government, arguing the system remains functioning. It criticizes media leaks and the Ervin Committee, defends Nixon and Agnew, and references Ellsberg Russo rulings and Brandeis prose while noting inconsistencies in prosecutions and public reactions.
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Brandeis
James Kilpatrick on GOP troubles and prospects
James Kilpatrick argues the Republican party faces bankruptcy of current accounts but sees potential bright spots. He notes Gallup data showing Republicans shrinking identification while independents rise, cites Watergate and inflation as problems, but suggests elections in 1974 could be salvageable if economy improves and notable Republicans rise, keeping the party afloat amid looming recession risks.
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Brick
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Griffin
Bond
Missouri
Vocational teaching reform eyed by California panel
The California State Plan for Vocational Education proposes changes to credential rules and funding focus. It warns current training overproduces for agriculture and office work while trades and health fields face shortages. debates over full time versus part time credentials could reshuffle who teaches vocational subjects.
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Barry Goldwater on U S air power and defense needs
Barry Goldwater argues America's air defenses are aging and underfunded. He urges rapid recruitment and new hardware including B-1, F-14, F-15, and A-10, criticizing Congress for delaying advanced bombers and a supersonic transport. He warns detente cannot justify neglect of aviation and stresses keeping ahead of Soviet developments.
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Eisenhower
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Korea
Berlin
Soviet Union
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Defense priorities and urgent bills for the 93rd Congress
Gen Ira C Baker reviews Congress records focusing on defense funding and reforms under Nixon. He highlights the 74 defense appropriation and all volunteer force bills as pending, noting MIRV developments, SALT 1 parity concerns, and the need for incentives for reserves and critical personnel to strengthen national security.
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