Iowa Congress Split on Pay Raise Bill and Procedural Vote
The Iowa delegation split 4 to 4 on HR 2559 tied to cost of living pay raises for top federal officials. Four freshmen voted against. Clark Culver Mezvinsky and Smith voted for it. The procedural motion to allow consideration passed 302 to 124, making the 214 to 213 final margin misleading.
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Culver
Mezvinsky
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Blouin
Grassley
Harkin
Bedell
Postmaster General
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Senate
Young
Texas
Congress
Solar power in U.S. could rival imported oil by century's end
ERDA officials say sun energy may nearly equal oil imports as costs fall but require immediate steps. Deputy administrator Donald Beattie notes solar must reach price competitiveness with conventional energy, driven by rising oil and gas prices and oil price decontrol to accelerate adoption.
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Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
U.S
Donald Beattie
New York Los Angeles Vie For 1976 Democratic Convention
The site race pits New York City against Los Angeles amid a New York fiscal crisis and bond defaults. Chairman Strauss weighs New York’s bid as critics fear protests and a possible garbage strike could disrupt the convention. California supporters stress pre telethon funds and Gov. Brown’s ambivalence.
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Washington
New York
New York City
Los Angeles
Robert Strauss
California
Charles Manatt
Strauss
del Mar
Calif
Hugh Carey
Pat Cunningham
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Jerry Brown
L.A
Not a Candidate for President Kennedy Defies Dem Party
Russell Baker argues that Edward M. Kennedy is not seeking the presidency and may even hinder the party. He mocks the Democratic drive for victory, calling the party a junkyard of old ideas while Kennedy remains noncandidate to serve the Republic.
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Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Democratic Party
Daley
Kennedy
Achilles
Adams
Republic
Power, partisanship, and the imperial presidency debated
In Montreal parallels are drawn between recent executive power and colonial limits. Scholars Schlesinger Burns and Berger warn of expanding presidential authority while Congress abdicates. The remedy urged is self restraint by citizens and stronger checks by the public.
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Washington
American Bar Association
Montreal
Congress
Henry
Schlesinger
Gerald Ford
Transcendental Meditation lawsuit sparks church and state debate
A California legal action alleges TM is a religious practice taught in schools in violation of constitutional separation of church and state. The piece cites esoteric teachings, references to reincarnation, 1975 as pivotal, and claims of religious rituals at initiation, questioning defenders of TM.
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California
Maharishi
Swami
Stewardship and Science in Transcendental Meditation
The piece argues a clear line between science and religion in transcendental meditation, noting repeatable verification as proof of its scientific status. It states TM respects Christian notions of self stewardship, with benefits measured by rigorous standards over six years and no required belief or lifestyle change.
Pay raise debate sparks calls to oust Iowa senators
Rep. Barry Goldwater objects to a congressional pay increase citing increased staff costs and national financial distress. He argues lawmakers should set an example and resist raises while the nation faces recession. The piece notes Iowa Senators Culver and Clark voted for the raise and urges their removal at the next election.
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U.S. House
Senate
Barry M. Goldwater
Congress
Iowa
J. Culver
D. Clark
Humanity
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