National No-Fault Insurance Urges Federal Action
The editorial argues for a national no fault motor vehicle insurance act to standardize benefits across states. It notes Massachusetts first adopted no fault in 1970 and 41 states have since enacted their own versions, including Connecticut. The piece cites savings in Connecticut New Jersey Massachusetts and Florida and warns of legal confusion when states have differing policies. It urges Congress to require states to provide no fault protections.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
Philip A. Hart
Michigan
Warren G. Magnuson
Washington
New Jersey
Florida
Congress
France Faces Gaullist Legacy in Post Pompidou Era
The piece surveys General de Gaulle's political imprint on the French presidency and France's world role, noting a shift toward parliamentary governance as Pompidou's death creates a hot, brokerage heavy presidential race. It warns that candidates must strike deals and seek favor rather than emulate de Gaulle's autocratic style.
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Paris
General de Gaulle
France
Pep Suar
de Gaulle
Near East
Europe
Gaullist Politics and Streaking satire mark 1974 election era
The piece links French presidential contenders to Gaullist coalitions with Chaban Delmas Faure and Mitterrand while noting public opinion on prices. A separate Washington interview chronicles the rise and fall of campus streaking led by Stanley Streaker, critiqued through Cronkite and era permissiveness.
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Jacques Chaban- Delmas
Mr. Pompidou
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Republican Independents
Chaban- Delmas
L’express
France
Faure
Atlantic Alliance
Europe
Senators push rail road roadbed upgrade to boost speed
Senator Lowell P. Weicker with colleagues William Hathaway and Vance Hartke propose a plan to identify and upgrade the most important railroad road beds. They call for 1.5 billion dollars in federal funds plus a 1 billion loan to modernize track safety and capacity.
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Lowell P. Weicker
William Hathaway
Maine
Vance Hartke
Indiana
Weicker, Hathaway
Hartke
Air fares rise again with large increases and few bargains
Domestic and transatlantic rates jump sharply with latest hikes. Fares for New York to London and New York to Los Angeles rise about 22 to 35 percent in summer, youth and family discounts ending. Bargains remain in some Europe trips if booked early, including 8 day packages and Icelandic low fares. Travel Group Charters offer savings with upfront deposits and variable final costs.
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New York
London
Chicago
Brussels
Los Angeles
Europe
New York - London
International Air Transport Association
Icelandic
Luxembourg
TGC
Civil Aeronautics Board
Stay Put Hon T Clark Hull Supreme Court Bench
A letter to Judge Hull urges caution about leaving the bench, warning against pursuing a gubernatorial bid and questioning the illusion of political opportunity. The writer imagines the potential campaign optics and recalls past praise, advising to stay in office and keep the judicial robe as a valued symbol.
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Hull Superior Court Bench
Hull
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Stanley Streaker
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Mr. Mitterrand
George McGovern
Germany
Mr. Faure
Mr. Chaban- Delmas
Assassi
Chaban-Delmas
Jacques Delors
Board of Trustees
Walter Cronkite
Cronkite
Walter
America
Cape Canaveral
Exodus
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Penn Central
New London
Mr. Weicker
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Burt You
Ella Grasso
Chive Alry
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