Pennsylvania constitutional majority debate stirs Harrisburg reform talk
The piece discusses Pennsylvania's constitutional majority rule for passing bills in the General Assembly. It notes how absences effectively count as no votes, the push by House Democrats to relax the rule, opposing views fearing minority overreach, constitutional amendment hurdles, and timeline for change. A second topic covers Nixon's transition costs, with funds spent on aides, travel, and moving expenses from Washington to San Clemente, plus related charges.
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Nixon overspending on presidential transition and estates
The document reports on Nixon era overspending, noting $2,000 for gas for government cars, $9,172 for office supplies and subscriptions, and $17 million invested in Nixon estates. It covers retirement costs at San Clemente and Key Biscayne, $83,000 for papers handling, and a $167,000 budget overrun. It questions who pays, cites Rep. Jack Brooks’ watchdog role, and mentions future pension and security costs.
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Bermuda Mission Under Cover Fueling Navy Base Rumor
A wartime journalist recalls a covert 660 mile trip from Norfolk to Hamilton Bermuda to verify a report that Churchill provided the U.S. with a naval base underwater. The journey involved a PBY-2 plane, secrecy about orders, and a plan to dredge a decoy channel to build a harbor. It notes Lt. Roger Straus Jr and Admiral Lowell among key figures.
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Smothers Brothers Return To NBC Variety Show
AP reports the Smothers Brothers bring a new weekly NBC variety series, aiming to recapture their CBS era energy with humor, music, and satirical digs. The opening acts include Alice Cooper in a dream sequence, while the brothers reflect on censorship and past NBC moves amid wartime memory and backstage tales.
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Make It a Rebirthday in Camelot Style
A rebirthday plea urges Americans to rethink national progress amid perceived decline. The author attacks government, industry, and education while forecasting a 200th birthday of the republic as a call to earnest civic revival led by the so called little man, away from pomp and speeches toward action to revitalize the nation.
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