Reform needed to curb campaign cash and corruption
A Los Angeles Times editorial criticizes sham reform in campaign finance amid Watergate disclosures. It argues for real limits on contributions, a federal electoral commission, and strict enforcement with severe penalties. It warns against repealing donor reporting, urges checks on large contributions, and favors tax incentives to boost small donations.
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Congress
Senate
Rules Committee
Federal Electoral Commission
Nixon
Sen
George Mc Zovern
Los Angeles
California public schools face push for teacher union bargaining
A legislative push in Sacramento positions the California Teachers Association and AFL CO for exclusive bargaining power in public schools. Senate Bill 4, authored by George Mascon, advances 21 to 17, seeking to empower the majority union in each district. Assembly hearing set for August 14, with critics warning of union dominance over teaching and school governance. The debate mirrors past efforts and raises concerns about dues, nonmember leverage, and political influence in education policy.
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Senate
George Mascon
Cay Prancisco
Assembly
Assembly Education Committee
Leroy PF. Greene
Sacramento
SB MI
California Teachers Association
CTA
National Education Association
Long Beach
Hee Beer
Assemblyman Greene
George H. Kubeck
Westminster
Orange County
Financial
Teadherines
Natu
Agsembolyman Greene
CLA
NEA
California
Assanblyauan Greene
California School Boards Association
UTA
Afl-Cio California Federation of Labor
Sram
Bob Moretti
O-North
Hollysvand
Solar Energy as National Priority in Nixon Plan
President Nixon's energy policy signals shifting emphasis to solar power, coal, nuclear and geothermal research with a proposed $12 million boost. Solar tech could reach home use within a decade, with experts noting current costs high but potential breakthroughs and broader energy independence.
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Washington
Herwig
Iis
K. W. Boer
University of Delaware
Nixfi
Morrie Ryskind on Watergate Bias and Innocence Debate
The author argues liberal media and critics push anti Nixon bias amid Watergate coverage. He cites Moore’s testimony, calls for fair evidence before verdict, and notes Nixon’s past political entanglements, including McCloskey and Baker, while urging readers to consult the July National Program Tattion for documented details.
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Lberal
John Deas
Los Angeles
Spiro Agnew
Aly
Nixon
Demos
Mixon
Damieol
LBI
Mr. Nixon
Air
Johnson
Bobby Baker
Bobby
Matthew McCloskey
Teal Dome
Watergate Gang
McClockey
Baker
Exins
Veterans Hospital
Boston
Rayburn
Phare
Senate
McCloskey
Democrat
Nemo
John Williams
R.-Del
Katzenbach
Thore
Braiey College
Seavey
Arkansas
Nixon War Powers Compromise Faces Long Run Consequences
Barry Goldwater argues that the Nixon congressional compromise on Cambodia weakens the President’s Commander in Chief role and sets a dangerous precedent. He notes Congress forced a halt to bombing, ties future military action to legislative approval, and warns of reduced U.S. leadership and uncertain outcomes in Southeast Asia.
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Richard Nixon
Congress
Nixon
United States Armed Forces
Knudle
Legislative Branch
Furmer
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Tam
Baker Able leads new Air Force leadership team
The White House selects five top officers to fill key defense posts led by Gen. Ira C. Baker and Gen. George Brown. Dr. McLucas, with a broad defense science background, becomes under secretary of the Air Force. Brown, a decorated bomber pilot and veteran commander, rises to prominent civilian-military leadership in the postwar era.
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Air Force
George $. Brown
White Mouse
Fivo
McLucas
Davidson College
Tulane University
Pennsylvania State University
Navy
NATO
Paris
France
Mike Corp
PAA
George Brown
England
West
Pointis
Coabat
Piogstroll
Romania
Brown
North
Africa
7Th Force
Vietnam
National War College
Congress
Defense
Melvin Laird
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Te Starult
National Science Foundation
Dle
NSF
National Auriities Space Administration
Dipan
Israel
Soviet
Ulan
of States
Morrie Ryskind
Barry Goldwater
Ira C. Baker
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