Fuel Bill S.2589 Raises Dilemmas For Nation
Columnist critiques Senate approval of S.2589 granting the President wide power to curb fuel use amid a national crisis. Questions arise on how to ration by region and class, the balance of state versus federal control, and potential economic and social splits. The piece notes Senate haste, calls for clarifying principles, notices limited notice provisions, and foresees broad regulatory impact before House action and a White House signature.
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GOP pins hopes on Ford
The Republicans center their strategy on Vice President Designate Gerald R. Ford to counter Watergate. Ford will be pitched as an Ike-like figure trusted by voters, with extensive fundraising tours planned to present him as the party’s representative. Ford’s calm, honest image contrasts with Agnew and aims to reassure Americans that decency is back in the GOP.
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The Lighter Side It’s tough to have to run a country and a tape recorder
Washington humor column paces Nixon’s day with a running joke about a president juggling state affairs and a tape-recording routine. From alarm to Oval Office to Watergate briefings the piece lampoons his tight schedule and constant communications.
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Bennington Legion to award post citation for 250 members
Bennington Post of the American Legion will receive a special citation for most distinguished service among Vermont posts after enrolling 250 members for the coming year. Harvard junior George Cantor, son of Mr and Mrs Barney Cantor of 125 Pleasant St, earned one of 172 upperclass scholarships totaling about 325 dollars. Turkeys at A&P 23 cents a pound. Schramm's Cash Market offers 17-cent steaks. Teen Town at Three Way Stretch benefit entertained by Girls Club Lions Club and Teen Town. Kenneth W Thomson of South Shaftsbury survived an oil drum blast with a fractured leg and burns. President Kennedy was assassinated. Lyndon B Johnson ascended to the presidency. A&P turkey price 39 cents. Bennington teachers plan five study trips financed by a Ford Foundation grant, including Evanston and Winnetka schools. The 1942 SPARS auxiliary was created. 1945 rationing ends aside from sugar. 1954 Chinese say 11 American airmen/2 civilians convicted. 1968 de Gaulle rejects devaluation.
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