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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1966

Page

5

Washington Crisis Of Confidence In Wiretap Debates

James Reston argues that the Justice Department's review of electronic surveillance exposes a broader crisis of trust in U S leaders and institutions. He questions whether taps in embassies and hotel rooms were used for legitimate national security aims or improper ends, and notes widespread public doubt about government honesty and policy under the Johnson administration.

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Federal Aid Struggle Moves Into Congress Urgently

In the 90th Congress a tense fight over federal aid and its administration is anticipated. Republicans push for less central control and more state power while liberals attack bureaucratic inefficiency. Key figures include Ribicoff Kennedy Muskie, with concerns over vast programs, funding growth, and the Johnson Great Society.

John Herbers New York Times Washington Congress Rosie Ek Desmantsi House of Representatives Abraham A. Ribicoff Connecticut Robert F. Kennedy New York Edmund S.muskie Maine Johnson Muskie Doctoipeses Herike Great Society

Observer by Russell Baker Reflects on Car Dreams

The column critiques the auto industry for ignoring non vibrant buyers, arguing Detroit focuses on flashy models like LeSabre, Cutlass, Mustang, Barracuda while leaving dreamers who want plain, passive transport without spectacle. It notes market psychology ties car choice to identity and calls out manufacturers for narrowing options.

Russell Baker New York Times Washington Detroit Buffalo Bill Captain Blood

Dreaming of cars that suit the gourmets of suburbia

A satirical piece argues GM should market cars as culinary dreams. It envisions Impala hub caps as scallopine and ponders new models like Dodge Souffle and Cadillac Lounge Lizard to appeal to drivers in traffic jams. The essay ends recalling 1941 Moscow defense history.

General Motors Detroit

Steel Guard Rails Shield Roads From Head-On Collisions

An opinion piece argues steel safety barriers on multi lane highways reduce head on crashes. It cites declines on the Saw Mill River Parkway Watterson Expressway New Jersey Turnpike Mill Creek Expressway and cites state plans costs and the link to insurance rates. It urges rapid adoption nationwide.

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