Handgun Control Battled by Senate Measure Push
A Senate backed bill would outlaw public sale of easily concealed handguns not for sport and argue it would curb private possession. Critics warn criminals will still obtain guns, but supporters say tighter control protects potential victims and reduces gun crime. A parallel CEO proposal urges sweeping private handgun offenses and licensing.
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
Bayh
Indiana
Baloney
Committee For Economic Development
CED
Moon Flight Stamp Sale Sparks Tax Relief Debate
Reported sale of Apollo 15 lunar mission stamp covers for over 150000 dollars sparks controversy though NASA says no crew profit occurred. Experts warn high demand and limited supply could drive prices far higher, potentially influencing future public space funding policy.
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U.S
NASA
Moon
Washington fears Sino Soviet war as border buildup swells
Jack Anderson reports urgent briefings in Washington as China and Russia massively amass troops along a 5000 mile frontier. Nixon seeks peace while warning of U S interests, with Moscow and Peking portrayed as wary and arming. Brezhnev and Mao appear vigorous in talks.
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Ashington
Russia
China
Washington
Nixon
Moscow
Peking
U.S
United States
Kremlin
India
Pakistan
Thailand
Philippines
Alexei Kosygin
Lop Nor
Sinkiang
Lake
Henry Kissinger
Red China
Mao Tsetung
Mao
Leonid Brezhnev
Brezhnev
McGovern credibility in doubt over income plan
In a critical review of McGovern's income redistribution proposal, the piece argues the plan was inadequately justified and misleadingly presented. It cites disputed tax impacts, potential deficits, and questions his commitment, noting that credibility hinges on his future actions and pledges.
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Tom Wicker Ashington
New York
Sen
George McGovern
McGovern
California
Elizabeth Drew
Los Angeles
Liz
Nixon warns Republicans McGovern media edge shift
President Nixon told congressional leaders not to underestimate George McGovern. He argued McGovern will move toward the political center, aided by national media, and cited Life magazine's centrist portrayal as evidence and contrast to Goldwater.
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Ashington
George McGovern
Nixon
White House
McGovern
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Life Magazine
Life
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
Airport bond debate stirs Cedar Rapids readers
Howard L. Morton highlights public concerns about airport financing in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Questions target bonds issued without referendum land purchases and alleged secret meetings by the airport commission. The letter urges transparent disclosure of contributors and charges secrecy over runway funding and zoning studies.
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Save the Airport Committee
Airport Commission
Commission
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Waterloo
Bud Kilman
Channel 2 TV
T.A.X
Altorfer
Allen
Donald J. Fisher
Realtors Committee
Howard L. Morton Marion
Kennedy McGovern duel shapes Democratic convention strategy
Harris Survey shows Kennedy leads McGovern among Catholics unions blacks and lower middle income voters while McGovern shows strength with independents and college educated. In three way and two way matchups with Nixon, Wallace, the Kennedy McGovern ticket could narrow the Nixon lead but risks weaker gut vote appeal. The article weighs old vs new politics and the convention's potential impact.
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Louis Harris
Harris
Edward Kennedy
Nixon
George McGovern
Massachusetts
McGovern
Kennedy
South
George Wallace
Wallace
Democratic Party
McGovern Kennedy
Wamp Oo
Patina A Svl
Ned Ronn
BO Big
Kenn
McG
Chicago Tribune
New York News
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