Mayors Form Veto-Proof Caucus at NLC Meeting
At the National League of Cities gathering in San Juan Puerto Rico twenty six Democratic mayors formed a caucus within the Democratic National Committee to elect enough Democrats to Congress to override presidential vetoes. They expect Nixon in the White House with an economy policy and aim to mobilize public opinion for a veto-proof Congress in 1976.
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National League of Cities
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Nixon
White House
Henry W. Maier
Milwaukee
Mayors’ Caucus
Robert Reese
National Democratic Committee
Maier
Ford Should Not Replace Nixon As President
The piece argues Ford should not be seen as Nixon’s successor for the presidency. It warns against opportunists pushing for a political gain, notes Kissinger’s view that instability harms diplomacy, and highlights Ford’s pledge of loyalty to Nixon and patience for impeachment process. It emphasizes stability, integrity, and orderly transitions over rapid power shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
United States
How VIPs Stay Fit in Government Circles
The piece notes Gerald Ford swims 45 minutes daily, Birch Bayh plays tennis weekly, younger House members golf occasionally, William Douglas and Pierre Trudeau hike, Rockefeller sees a doctor twice weekly. It observes elbow bending as the most common sport in government, but not mentioned by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Ford
Birch Bayh
House
Supreme Court
William Douglas
Canada
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Soaper Sunday Driving Ban Debate
A humorous editorial argues against banning Sunday driving to save gasoline and suggests Monday bans would be worse yet more entertaining. The piece questions how people will express political opinions without bumper stickers and urges unity in national emergencies while promoting sacrifice for others.
Buckley Agnew Letter and Reply Reflected in Row
A personal letter from Spiro Agnew to William F Buckley Jr is reproduced. Buckley acknowledges the confidences and notes parts of the exchange do not violate their relationship. The correspondence expresses disappointment that Buckley has come to the usual conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F .F. Buckley, Jr
Mr. Agnew
Spiro Agnew
Roy Cohn
Agnew
House of Representatives
House
Ieaks
Mr. Agneto
FCC probes staged TV as CNN and ABC face reprimand
The FCC censured CBS and admonished ABC over staged film sequences and weak probes into employees. It found some footage staged while investigations were partial, raising questions about deception versus dramatic effect and the public’s right to accurate news.
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CBS
ABC
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
FCC
Vice Squad
Las Vegas
Seattle
Does TV Make Children Passive and Violent?
AAPSC speakers say violence on TV does not cause acts of violence but can dull personality and empathy in children. Upbringing matters more, yet excessive viewing fosters passivity, isolation, and a devalued conscience, potentially shaping later behavior and readiness for aggression.
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The
American Assn
Psychiatric Services
Maria Piers
Joseph Palombo
Dr. Palombo
Piers
Deadwood
Editorial lampoons Pravda on Nixon coverage
The St. Louis Globe Democrat questions Pravda and Tass for defending Nixon and urges suppression of critical Watergate coverage. The Nashville Banner notes the Globe Democrat chides foreign outlets for overstepping, calling for professional courtesy and restraint.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Pravda
Nixon
Speed limit misread as minimum by motorists
A Montgomery Alabama Advertiser letter argues that the 50 mph highway limit is a maximum, not a residential norm. Drivers in 30 mph zones are repeatedly overtaken by those at or above 50 mph, revealing a misguided belief that 50 mph is patriotic.
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Montgomery
Ala. ‘Advertiser
Rose Woods Draws Watergate Chill For Nixon Era Figure
The discussion centers on Rose Woods and her possible role in the Watergate affair. Claims she may have erased all or part of the 18 minutes of tape and the implications of her involvement ripple through the White House circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Woods
Watergate
Miss Woods
White House
Haldeman
Nixon
Howard Cosell
San Clemente
Nixons
Pat
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Eliot
Windward
Phiebas
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Senator Soaper
Cal
James J. Kilpatrick
Los Angeles
Laguna Beach
University of California
Roger D. Branigan
Indiana
Russell Kirk
Globe Democrat
Tass
Nashville
Tenn
Banner
Jeffrey Hart
Ironside
Grad
Danville
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