Bold steps urged to realize Medicaid goal in West Virginia
Editorial argues Medicaid strains federal state relations require bold action to meet a 1975 target. It praises West Virginia for prudent steps, urges extending 1970 to 1972 entry deadline, removing legal barriers to prepaid group practice, and reforming hospital reimbursements based on efficiency.
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Advisory Commission of Intergovernmental Relations
Congress
West Virginia
Workmen's Compensation Fund
Local Level Gun Control Urged by Charleston Judge
Charleston Municipal Judge John Charnock calls for local gun control measures including a 72 hour waiting period to buy firearms and the destruction of guns in illegal use. He cites cases of concealed weapons and mental health concerns and urges city council and state lawmakers to act.
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Charleston
John Charnock
Spencer State Hospital
Charnock
States Must Aid Rescue of Cities
The piece argues a Nixon era plan to empower state cabinets risks city distrust as governors gain control of federal funds and programs. It contends federal relief helped cities when needed, while states often ignore urban distress and seize tax revenue, urging states to show more compassion for urban centers.
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Nixon
Washington
Readers Forum on mine safety and government reform
Letters discuss stricter mine laws and calls for inspectors at gaseous mines, plus demands for better radio and ventilation monitoring. Readers critique Ecuadorian politics and police conduct in Charleston, urging accountability and clear leadership.
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the Gazette
West Virginia
Ken Hechler
Christmas Paradox of Prosperity and Poverty
The column argues that while the nation enjoys strong growth and rising spendable incomes, vast social inequalities persist. It cites high school education gaps, rising welfare rolls, and media focus on wealth as fueling envy and crime. It also notes uneven public funding for cities, schools, and police, contrasted with lavish private spenders and expansive defense and space programs.
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Washington
Menotti
Amahl
South
Congress
Harvard
Stanford
Look Back Bite Your Tongue Washington Past
ART BUCHWALD recalls famous quotes from 1960s politics that people wished they could retract. The column surveys statements directed at de Gaulle Lindsay Nixon Agnew Daley and others, noting how hindsight reveals the irony in bold predictions from public figures and advisers.
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Washington
198
Books, advisers complicate Nixon prerogatives before inauguration
Washington reports that President-elect Nixon faces a flood of preappointment writings by new aides such as Kissinger Moynihan and Kennedy. Spokesman Wieggler notes Nixon has not held a general press conference since the election seven weeks ago to avoid public stance on issues.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Son Wieggler
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
White House
Daniel P. Moynihan
Kissinger
Vietnam
Potomac Fever and Cabinet Jokes for 1969
Column notes joke about Nixon administration picks and rumored appointees. Mentions Mel Laird as secretary of defense and Red Blount taking the Post Office, with light satirical digs at housing commerce and agriculture. Loser: William Costello, ambassador to Trinidad, for a critical first book.
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Mel Laird
Wisconsin
Spain
William Costello
U.S
Trinidad
Nixon
Nixon Aims for Peace in Vietnam Two-Track Talks Favored
The piece discusses Nixon era ideas on Vietnam strategy with two tracks for talks one on troop withdrawals with Hanoi and another on political settlement with the National Liberation Front. It notes Kissinger’s ceasefire timing preference and Moynihan's critique of Johnson policies. Kennedy’s stance on gold prices draws cautionary lessons.
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Hanoi
Saigon
National Liberation Front
Kissinger
Nixon
Vietnam
Pat Moynihan
Johnson
Moynihan
Kennedy
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