Playing Politics With The Dollar
A critique of political maneuvering over inflation and tax policy from the Johnson and Nixon eras. The piece argues partisan wrangling risks worsening the economy, notes rising interest rates, wage price pressures, and threats of wage price controls if Congress stalls. It cites Mill s and Kennedy statements and warns of potential recession.
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Treasury
David M. Kennedy
Congress
Nixon
Santa Monica
Cuddly Ball Of Trouble In The Used Car World
Bill Vaughan surveys the sly tricks of kitten and used car dealers, lampooning deceptive sales pitches and the tension between sentiment and fraud. He humorously warns readers to resist cynical ploys and notes the urge to keep a stray kitten while juggling pride and practical costs.
County Legislators Address Senate and Assembly Members
South County legislators list their districts and contact details for state representatives. Includes Nicholas Petris in Alameda County, Lewis Sherman in the 8th District, Clark L. Bradley in the 14th, Carlos Bee in the 18th, Robert W. Crown in the 18th, and March K. Fong in the 15th, with districts covering Castro Valley Livermore-Amador Valley Hayward Union City Newark San Lorenzo San Leandro Alameda and parts of Oakland Santa Clara County.
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Senate
Assembly
State Capitol
Sacramento
Calif
Nicholas
Petris
Alameda County
Castro Valley
Livermore-Amador Valley
Lewis F. Sherman
Clark L. Bradley
Eavesdropping And The Constitution In The Nixon Era
The piece argues that FBI wiretaps reveal real speech and policy shifts. It discusses the Omnibus Crime Control act, warrants for intercepts, and broad aims against crime. It cites President Nixon’s surveillance stance, court challenges, and a 13-law-school faculty letter opposing expanded bugging.
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John O'Hara
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Joe Bananas
Idomatic Americana
FBT
Nixon
Johnson
United States
Mitchell
Justice Department
Britain and France Tighten Arms Bans on Israel Amid Arab Sales
Britain joins France in a secret arms embargo against Israel while selling tanks to Arab nations like Kuwait and Libya. Meir’s bid for a large Chieftain order is declined as London protects Four Power talks. France maintains a pro Arab stance with covert arms shipments. Sweden expands a booming armaments industry with the Viggen fighter and thousands of workers.
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Washington
France
Israel
Wilian
de Gaulle
Britain
Kuwait
Libya
London
Golda Meir
Meir
Wilson
Pompidou
Middle East
Egypt
Vietnam
U.S
Wrong Gang To Play With In New York Gambling Rows
The piece contrasts gamblers with gangsters amid a New York crackdown on a million dollar betting ring. It notes figures like Carmine Perisco The Snake and names Valachi era figures such as James Plumeri and Thomas Eboli, highlighting public disdain for alleged mob links to sports betting.
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Washington
New York
Fiorella la Guardia
Joe Namath
Carmine Perisco
Bronx
Balls
Mancusa
Buster
Ardita
Dewey
Flo
Dinmy
Ala
Frank
Dia) Diogaardi
Valachi
James Plumeri
Thomas Eboli
Tommy Ryan
Jimmy Doyle
Graffiti on Joe Namath and the Jets sparked sharp critique
The columnist blasts Joe Namath for mixing personal life with fame, likening him to failures and questioning his judgment about fans and public image. The piece disputes Namath's behavior, mocks his influence, and urges his father to intervene to restore conduct and respect.
Pendulum swings upward in American politics
Washington columnist Walter Troiman argues a conservative shift followed the 1960s and 1970s elections but warns voters should not expect rapid changes. He cites rising inflation, taxes, and government spending, noting Nixon’s comments on law and order while warning the budget has grown far beyond 1933 levels.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
New York
Nixon
Fife
Amiust
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Ronald Reagan
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Wilbur Mills
House Banking & Currency Committee
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Hess
Kitty Argos
Federal District Court
Chicago
U.S. Department of Justice
Nazi Party
Students For A Democratic Society
Allen & Goldsmith
England
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Ambrose Bierce
Leary
Joe Matnath
Joe
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Jim Thorpe
Georgie Gipp
Mickey Walker
Shea Stadium
Sullivan
Jets
Doe
EAU
McNoug
Walter Troiman
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