Ford Lobby Memo Ties Senate Rivalry to Auto Safety Push
A confidential Ford memo details lobbying against tougher car safety rules and cites Senator John Pastore’s mixed stance. It notes dealer Bob Tasca’s talks with Pastore, stating the senator would “handle the situation” behind cameras while supporting reform publicly. The memo, denied as misquoted, reflects broader White House and Pentagon document tensions.
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Pastore
Bob Tasca
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Tasca
Richard Power
John Nevin
Nevin
Kleig
Willie Sutton the actor of crime and penance in exile
A long profile portrays Willie Sutton as a polished thief who avoided violence, boasted about careful bank robberies, and now contemplates TV ads and a book. It notes his charm, escapes, uneasy aging, and a shift from active crime to public curiosity, with anecdotes of his views and past exploits.
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Chandler Brossard
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Vic Orn
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Halloween Rock Salt Pranks and Sears Catalog Life
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls Halloween pranks using a spool buzzer to jolt house occupants, the year-old Sears-Roebuck catalog as outer privy paper, and springtime harness sections signaling thaw. The author fondly describes farmless rural living, a pony, garden duties, and carefree days by French Creek despite lacking modern amenities.
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Vic
Sears-Roebuck
Should Red China join the United Nations now
The piece questions admitting mainland China to the United Nations, arguing China fails the peace criterion, cites Mao’s arms buildup and nonproliferation stance, and compares to Russia’s actions. It critiques UN efficacy and notes Israel and West Germany as skeptical, suggesting admission might do little good or harm.
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Korea
Vietnam
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Smog Nonsense at California Airport Stumps Inspectors
Grass roots note reports Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control officers patrolled International Airport to cite jet exhaust under a state anti smog law but heavy smog hindered visibility. No citations were issued as inspectors returned to headquarters to rethink next steps in the Smog Capital of the World.
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Caruthers
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Los Angeles
End of 43 Years of Hoenes Confectionery Store
Corry veteran merchant Fred C. Hoenes will close the Hoenes confectionery at South Center and West South streets tomorrow evening, ending 43 years of business under his management. A light birthday party honored John Robert Seitz, son of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Seitz, yesterday in Brook Street yard with 10 guests. Measles outbreaks reach five months with over 300 Corry children affected, the worst in years.
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West South Streets
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Joseph Seitz
Brook Street
Seite
Corry
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