Editorial View: Breezy Case for Bigger Trucks
In Our Opinion, the editorial argues for increasing interstate truck sizes beyond 73,280 pounds using axle-spacing to improve weight distribution and highway safety. It notes benefits of heavier yet better-balanced trucks but acknowledges drivers’ fear of navigating narrow lanes and crosswinds with larger rigs. The piece concedes industry and public need for updated regulations amid tech and facility changes, yet questions selling the proposal to cautious motorists.
Too many things to get mad about Virginia’s viewpoint
Virginia Payette laments a nation overwhelmed by outrages and inflation. She notes the ineffective postal system, costly living, and widespread frustration with government and transportation. She recalls the April 15 tax revolt talk and warns citizens nitpick, yet fail to act decisively.
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Capitol Hill
Washington
Three Minutes A Day Curigaptes Bumpass and the police
A fragment notes Curigaptes Bumpass applying to the London Police Force amid height limits, later abandoning the plan after weighing 21 pounds more and losing inches during probation. A police spokesman cites faith and personal talents guiding public service. The piece includes stray quotes on self-improvement and driving woes.
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Curigaptes Bumpass
London
Christopher
Fire Department
Nixon Asia trip colors Southeast Asia policy
Washington Merry Go Round notes Nixon will extend a two day Thailand stay and likely visit Vietnam, with 30,000 US troops there. It argues Thailand’s corruption and wealth gap fuel unrest while US aid aims to stabilize villages. It cites alarms about Britain Australia and Singapore over Malaysia and Singapore defense as Nixon reshapes Southeast Asia policy.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
White House
Thailand
Nixon
India
Vietnam
United States
South Vietnam
Asia
Emper
USA
Malaysia
Crrillas
Bangkok
Thanom Kittikachorn
Australia
Singapore
John Gorton
Gorton
Lee Kuan Yew
New Zealand
Keith Holyoake
Great Britain
Sportsmanship defined by Don MacLean at Wimbledon era
London columnist Don MacLean argues sportsmanship vs gamesmanship in Wimbledon play. He cites Roberto Gonzalez and Nancy Richey as examples of how reactions to pressure and delays reflect players' conduct. The piece threads humor through sports misdeeds and touches on Luna 15, ABM policy, and global events.
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Don Maclean
London
Wimbledon
Roberto Gonzales
Gonzales
Nancy
Miss Richey
Stokes
Hae Mmatok
Washington News Drug use by the young Stirs Nixon to action
President Nixon moves to expand a 10 point anti-drug program after survey data warn of high drug experimentation among juniors and seniors in California New York and other areas. The reports show heroin LSD glue sniffing and marijuana use varying by school type class and region with private schools showing notable impact.
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Ray Cromley
NEA
Washington
Nixon
Castro Valley Unified School
California
Mamaroneck Junior High School
New York
San Mateo County
San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Heaped Honors For Saint Teresa Avila Doctor Of Church
Russell Kirk notes the Congregation of Rites proclaimed St Teresa of Avila a Doctor of the Church, a first for a woman. He sketches Avila's austere spirit, historic monastery life, and Teresa's mystic visions as modern society contends with reverence for her, contrasting past and present.
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Congregation of Rites
St. Teresa of Avila
Teresa de Cepeda
St. Teresa
Avila
Spain
Torquemada
Teresa
Senate stalls over VP pay amid inflation debate
Uncertain senate wrangles over raising vice president pay from 42500 to 62500. Spiro Agnew appears puzzled by his own take home pay as Congress delays action. The piece hints at lawmakers questioning salary needs and possible perks rather than urgent policy.
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Spiro
Agour
New
Congress
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