Power, interests, and the lobby as a political force
The piece argues lobby power stems from office holders' backgrounds in business and professional worlds. It notes oil industry influence through quotas and tax perks, calls for balance via groups like Common Cause and Ralph Nader, and asserts consumers lack a unified constituency to pressure politicians.
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Russell Long
Louisiana U.S
Congress
Common Cause
Citizens
HEW
John Gardner
Ralph Nader
Snake oil shows tarnished image of public life
A Kansas senator once mocked as purveyor of iridescent dreams is echoed by a survey showing politicians rank 19th among U.S. professions. Local and national lawmakers influence the score, while voters demand openness and honesty as the antidote to a tarnished image.
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U.S
John James Ingalls
Kansas
America
John J
McGovern Wins Wisconsin Primary Boosting Presidential Bid
Sen George McGovern scored a sweeping Wisconsin primary victory to position himself as a leading Democratic contender. The victory reshapes the race as Edmund Muskie works to rebound from a setback and hubert Humphrey targets Massachusetts and Pennsylvania in upcoming contests.
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Wis
George McGovern
McGovern
Wisconsin
Florida
Muskie
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Debate Over All-Volunteer Army Faces Guard Recruitment Hurdles
Senator James Pearson questions who will volunteer in combat times as discussions on an all-volunteer force continue. Critics warn the Army Reserves and National Guard would struggle without the draft, citing tougher regulations, pay boosts, and potential manpower shortfalls. The National Guard could face serious trouble if conscription ends.
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Congress
Kansas
James Pearson
Army
National Guard
Television traditions shape safe noncontroversial fare
In Keeping with Tradition discusses TV habits favoring safe, noncontroversial specials and light entertainment such as ice shows and circus- styled programs, noting enduring preferences in network planning.
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New York
Twenty Five Years Ago Telephones in Chanute
Twenty five years ago Chanute faced a nationwide strike by the National Federation of Telephone Workers. Picket lines surrounded the ex change building at 20 South Highland as emergencies continued. Seven amateur radio operators stood by in Chanute and Iola ready to flash messages if needed.
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Chanute
S. Highland
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Iola
Nixon campaign donors list includes Dita Beard lobbyist
Washington briefing reveals a confidential Nixon campaign finance file listing Dita Beard, an ITT lobbyist, among major donors. The page also notes ITT director Felix Rohatya lobbied to drop three antitrust suits, with other listed magnates like Ford, Frick, LaCaife, Stone. Beard’s modest means contrast with the donor cohort.
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Nixon
Campaign Finance Committee
ITT
Dita Beard
Felix Rohatya
Justice Department
Robert O. Anderson
Henry Ford II
Helen Clay Frick
Richard M. Lcaife
W. Clement Stone
Beard
GOP
Nixon fund list and ITT connections raise questions
Dita on Nixon fund list shows ITT links to Republican donors and possible indirect contributions to Nixon’s campaign via phony fronts in Washington. The piece notes ethics and law concerns, cites Maurice Stans, and mentions ITT figures Rohatyn and Geneen, with potential federal law violations under the Corrupt Practices Act.
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ITT
Nixon
Maurice Stans
Stans
Felix Rohatyn
Mitchell
Geneen
San Dego
San Diego
Convention Bureau
Law and Order Administration
Parsons Dump Rules Start May 1
City commissioners passed an ordinance to regulate the Parsons dump with designated dumping areas a fee schedule and fixed hours. The site south of the city on US highway 159 will comply with state air pollution rules for open burning at dumps.
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Parsons
US 159
Glory of Lebanon Beautifies Holy Place
Isaiah 60 verse proclaims the glory of Lebanon coming to beautify the place of holiness with fir pine and box trees. The verse envisions divine enhancement of sacred spaces through forest imagery and sacred purpose.
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Lebanon
TV Tonight Highlights Top Evening Lineup
A cluttered TV guide lists 7:00 to 1:30 a.m. shows including Alias Smith and Jones with Walter Brennan and Dick Cavett guest appearances, The Impossible Years with David Niven and Lola Albright, Joey Bishop show skits, High Chaparral, Green Acres, Hogan's Heroes, The Stripper, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and late night fare across various channels.
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Smith and Jones
Walter Brennan
Dick Cavett
Simon Locke
Andy Griffith
Green Acres
Hogan’s Heroes
Beaver Lake
Flip Wilson
Alias Smith & Joney
Spring Sports
Me and the Chimp
Gertrude Stein
Impossible Years
Iverside
Longstreet
Owen Marshall
Dean Martin
Television Log Monday through Friday picks
TV schedule page lists daytime programs for KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW Chanute WDAF with time slots from 6 to 1 00 pm. The lineup includes Westerns comedies dramas news talk with broadcasts of The High Chaparral Andy Griffith Hogan's Heroes Sanford and Son The Partridge Family Brady Bunch The Glass House and Weather and film features along with newscasts and late night shows.
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Kcmo.tv
Kuhi.tv
Koam.tv
KMBC
Ktwu.tv
Kode.tv
Wibw.tv
Ktew.tv
Chanute
Wdaf.tv
This Day In History April 6 1972 Highlights Preview
On April 6 1917 Woodrow Wilson signed the declaration of war on Germany. Other events include the 1830 Mormon church founding, Tyler's 1841 oath, Peary reaching the North Pole, Greece Yugoslavia invasion in World War II, Eden succeeding Churchill in 1955, and last trolley runs in New York in 1957. Birthdays noted include Kiesinger and Lowell Thomas.
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United States
Germany
Joseph Smith
Fayette
N.Y
John Tyler
U.S
William H. Harrison
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Greece
Yugoslavia
Sir Anthony Eden
Winston Church
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