Wage Freeze Looms As UAW Chief Threatens Contract
The piece notes rising bluster and defiance around the Nixon era wage and price freeze under the Office of Emergency Preparedness. Leonard Woodcock warns of contract termination if the 90 day price wage limits block auto workers’ raises, while authorities vow enforcement and all citizens should comply with the new rules.
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Cost of Living Council
Danville
Nixon
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto Workers
Bosteng
UAW
Woodcock
Department of Justice
United States
Japan
Germany
Italy
France
England
Havel
Sato
Peking
Pearl
Harbor
Freidman
Virginia Republicans brace for Norfork convention clash
With Arlington’s George Mason Green leading a five man GOP field, party factions battle over lieutenant governor nominating. Tensions drum between Green and Shafran as Holt on seeks to preserve control. senatorial ambitions of Scott and Broyhill loom, risking a contested convention and Holton’s authority.
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Norfolk
Hampton
George J. Kostel
Linwood Holton
Arlington County
George Mason Green
Green
Arlingtonian
George P. Shafran
Holton
John K. Marlow
Front Royal
Frank McCann
Lynchburg
Warren Barry
Fairfax
Arlington
William L. Scott
Joel T. Broyhill
Helton
Virginia GoPsters
del. Ray L. Garland
Virginia Acts Halt Cross Burning In Richmond Area
A 16 year old boy was sentenced by Juvenile Judge Richard J. Jamborsky in Fairfax after pleading not innocent for burning a cross on the lawn of a black family. He must apologize in writing and serve two weekends in jail from 8 am to 4 30 pm for showing disrespect for others. The judge emphasized firm action with possible compassion for the youth and protection for the family.
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Virginia
General Assembly
Richmond
Southside
Tidewater
Commonwealth
Richard J. Jamborsky
Fairfax
Nity
Dirigistes
Nixon
Messrs. Freidman
Schultz
Congress
Parting Shots and Other Brief Items
Mars closens to Earth but a rare 35 million miles away prompts a caution to observers. Overcrowded national parks ease noted, while a few reflect on home viewing. Grandad recounts folk songs from his youth. Plus editorials touch on Nader calls for resignation, pollution effects on business, Agnew trip costs, and political campaigns ahead of next year’s conventions.
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Mars
Earth
Goodbye Milton Friedman Buckley on Nixon and price controls
William F Buckley Jr analyzes Richard Nixon toying with price controls and tariffs. He critiques Friedman and Schultz, argues intervention may outpace market solutions, and notes risks of prolonged tinkering with the economy amid international burdens.
Proxmire Hearings Draw Mixed Feelings On US Power
A columnist critiques Senator Proxmire leading Joint Economic Committee hearings on U S economic strength versus USSR and China. The piece argues Proxmire leans toward extreme anti military spending and skeptical tech leadership, while witnesses offer contrasting views. It questions the fairness and influence of a single chair directing the discourse.
Leading Nations Chase Tech Gap in Global Race
The hearing quotes Professor Nelson and MIT’s Rathjens on U S leadership, noting other countries’ efficiency benefits and Russia’s higher R D spend. Proxmire and witnesses discuss catching up, while contrasts in GNP trends, defense progress, and public attitudes reveal a wary resilience amid a restless, punishing pace of change.
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United States
Nelson
Stern Chase
Proxmire
George Rathjens
MIT
Sakarov
Soviet Union
Russia
Rathjens
U.S
China
Richard Davies
Britt
cCniteten Cox
Lumbago
Charles Laughton
Detroit
Jackson threatens Muskie in New Hampshire race
Ralph de Toledano reports Sen Jackson camps in Muskie territory, challenging the New Left and courting labor support. He accuses party critics of racism and calls for firm defense policy, signaling a potential shakeup in Democratic prospects and a possible upset in New Hampshire ahead of the national contest.
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Henry
Scoop) Jackson
New Hampshire
Edmund Muskie
Washington State
Jackson
Muskie
Nixon
Washington
Democratic Party
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Lawrence O’brienssert
FBI
Harry
Truman
New York City
Tweedledees
Tweedledums
New Left
An External Degree For Higher Education
The author argues for decentralizing higher education to curb campus radicalism and social snobbery. He cites community colleges and off campus study via television, correspondence, and home learning as humane, cost effective, and character building. He supports limiting mass campus influence and restoring human scale through external degree options.
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Thej
Acade
Chevy Chase
Maryland
State University
California
Universites
Lord Percy of Newcastle
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Milton Friedman
Mr. Nixon
Holmes Alexander
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