Revenue sharing set to spread aid across states and towns
A year into the revenue sharing program, about 33,076 governments received funds totaling 10 billion dollars. Local bodies spend on operations while states invest in education, with over half expecting tax relief or slower tax increases. The five year plan totals 30 billion under Nixon's New Federalism, despite Congressional inaction on housing urban renewal and manpower programs.
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Nixon
Congress
Congressional
Energy crisis and excess weight metaphor in policy warning
The piece compares a 100 pound man losing weight to energy shortages and calls the United States a 200 pounder with excess consumption. It argues current energy statistics are uncertain, cites Nixon and McCormack on shortages, and warns of a looming recession with rationing and regulation. It scolds alarmism and urges prudent restraint rather than doom.
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United States
Washington
Nixon
Mike McCormack
House
Subcommittee On Energy
Reduced National Christmas Tree Lights Spark Energy Saving
In Washington DC during Christmas the National Christmas Tree will be trimmed for energy conservation. The 42 foot Colorado blue spruce will use 90 percent less electricity with a single 36 inch golden snowflake ornament and eight spotlights. Fifty seven smaller trees will rely on walkway lighting for safety. Government Energy Czar William E. Simon announced no objection to indoor home lighting but plans a ban on outside promotional lighting once laws pass.
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Colorado
District of Columbia
William E. Simon
Simon
Energy Czar
Congress
Court backs CIA in Marchetti book censorship dispute
An appellate court ruling in Virginia supports the CIA's demand that 20 percent of Victor Marchetti's CIA memoir be deleted. The piece notes Marchetti's vow to publish despite possible jail time and cites the ACLU's censorship critique. The column endorses the CIA contract integrity and criticizes Marchetti's disclosure plan.
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Victor Marchetti
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Puber
Marchetti
Federal Court of Appeals
Virginia
American Civil Liberties Union
Chicago Daily News
Auto mechanics urged for wartime jobs in Omaha area
War department facilities at Omaha and Fort Crook Neb seek auto mechanics per Albert Nelson local secretary board of U S Civil Service Examiners. Miss Kathleen Eppen sails to Washington to join American Red Cross overseas. John F Loring becomes president of Austin Shrine Club at annual meeting.
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War Department
Omaha
Fort Crook
Neb
Albert Nelson
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Kathleen Eppen
Oakland
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
John F. Loring
Austin Shrine Club
Spring Valley
Lodi
Labor rejects Chavez lettuce grape boycott appeal
Cesar Chavez failed to win AFL-CIO backing for a national lettuce and grape boycott. George Meany refused endorsement, citing policy against secondary boycotts and risk to other unions’ jobs. Chavez warned of continued pressure, while Meany urged a revised plan and a ten day return meeting.
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Labor
Chavez
Dolores Huerta
Aflcio
George Meany
Labor Federation
la Causa
Meany
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Aft
Special Executive Council
Farm Workers Advisory Committee
Jim Housewright
Big
Housewright
United Farm Workers
UFW
Afl-Cio
Afl-Cio Committee
Seafarers
Paul Hall
Teamsters Brotherhood
California
Christmas cards and bumper stickers spark light holiday chatter
Holiday items draw readers to humorous and practical items from pet themed cards to Save the Whales bumper stickers. News notes bumper sticker offers and a Max Speed 50 sticker while outlining bike trends and gear choices for Christmas shoppers. The piece also covers education shortages and a Ringling Bros. tour plans sparking travel and cultural interest.
Cigarette smoking warned by surgeon general
The surgeon general warns smoking harms health and finances. A reader recalls a talk on living well on twenty dollars a week and questions what other kind of life one can live on that amount.
Today in History highlights major 1865 13th Amendment
The AP notes key events on December 18 across history including the 1865 adoption of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery and Washington's 1777 Valley Forge winter quarters. It also recalls 1964 Lyndon Johnson sea level canal talk, 10 years ago Moscow race riots, five years ago South Vietnam critic remarks, and last year U S planes resumed attacks above the 20th parallel after Paris talks broke off.
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Associated Press
U.S
George Washington
Valley Forge
Lyndon Johnson
United States
Central America
Colombia
Moscow
Red Square
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Paris
Ford Seen as Viable GOP 1976 Candidate Despite Doubted Candidacy
Washington observers see Vice President Gerald Ford as a strong live candidate for the 1976 Republican nomination. His stable image from Watergate, national exposure limits, and potential staff growth could boost his appeal, especially in non primary states, amid competition from Reagan and Rockefeller.
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Washington
NEA
Gerald Ford
GOP
Congress
Nixon
Ford
Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Nelson Rockefeller
John Connally
Reagan
Spiro Agnew
Rockefeller
GOPD
Rocky
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Animal Protection Institute
Republican National Committee
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Lansing
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Venice
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