Hatch act reform faces presidential opposition and Senate vote
President Ford opposes a congress approved Hatch act amendment that would let federal employees run for office and engage in partisan politics. The measure, supported by seven Democratic Iowa lawmakers, would overturn a 37 year old ban, risking a return to spoils politics. Senate and House votes fell short of a two thirds majority.
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Robert E. Hampton
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Iowa
Grassley
Third
Senate
Iowa House debates wine sales in groceries and specialty stores
Lawmakers weigh a bill to allow private wine sales in grocery and specialty shops. Director Rolland Gallagher says revenue losses of 1.5 million dollars and higher consumer prices would result. Proponents argue better selection and savings by avoiding cross‑state trips. House attention focuses on enforcement, timelines, and future private wine outlets.
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Iowa
Robert Bina
Davenport
Rolland Gallagher
State Beer and Liquor Control Department
United Press International
House
Bina
Mezvinsky
International code for ethical business urged by nations
The Hague report argues for an international good behavior code for government and private contracts amid U.S. business scandal debates. It suggests NATO and OECD members adopt a maximum commission standard with World Bank support, plus a forum to oversee and publish suspected violations.
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NATO
Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development
OECD
U.S
Washington
World Bank
Democratic primary results hint at brokered convention
The Wisconsin and New York votes leave three main candidates Henry Jackson Jimmy Carter and Morris Udall as survivors with no clear winner. Jackson won New York but fell short of delegate hopes while Carter stumbled in New York and led in Wisconsin by late counts. Udall remains a strong contender as Humphrey moves into a compromise option.
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New York
Washington
Henry Jackson
Alabama
Jimmy Carter
Arizona
Morris Udall
Carter
Jackson
Udall
Empire State
Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Louis Harris-Abc
Humphrey
Letters discuss local tax burden and revenue sharing issues
A reader questions the April 5 article on garbage pickup and rising costs, asking how taxes have changed and why options feel limited. The letter references Revenue sharing politics, critiques Congressman Mezvinsky's votes, and argues for clearer accountability and longer funding commitments.
Aerosol Sprays Move Away From Fluorocarbons
The fluorocarbon controversy drives manufacturers to substitute propellants amid falling spray sales. Johnson Wax phased out fluorocarbons in 1975 using carbon dioxide or hydrocarbons. Bristol-Myers introduces a pump system for Ban Basic deodorants enabling a dripless spray and post-use rinsing for plant misting.
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Bristol-Myers
June 9 too late for Humphrey to join race urged for April
Washington insiders push Hubert Humphrey to declare by April 30 to avoid missing major primaries. Advisers warn June 9 is too late and could leave him boxed out of nominations. In New York, uncommitted Erie county delegates resist Carter backing, wary of “political bosses” image amid Crangle tensions.
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Washington
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Pennsylvania
Madison Square Garden
Carter
Erie County
Joe Crangle
Buffalo
Crangle
New York
Is It the Truth? A Political One-way Boulevard
A short syndicated opinion piece by Carl Riblet Jr. compares politics to a one-way boulevard governed by traffic patterns. It argues that leaders favor constant movement over reflection, deeming the act of stopping and considering consequences a political crime.
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