Senator Ervin to retire from Senate in 1974 bid
North Carolina Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. announces he will not seek re-election in 1974 citing age and fading vigor. He praises his 20 years of service, notes his conservative record, and hopes to inspire a successor with the same integrity and commitment to the constitution and Bible values. The field to replace him is expected to be crowded with both parties.
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Costa Rica
A Simple Precaution About a Harmless Gift Mixup
The WMFR report described a suspected envelope bomb that turned out to be a Christmas cheese package to Holt McPherson, retired editor of The Enterprise. Police treated it as a potential threat, blasted it, and found no blast. The incident underscores that terrorism can occur outside commonly cited regions and warns against complacency.
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Candles For Mao Turns Eighty In World Spotlight
Projecting the News notes Mao Zedong born December 26, 1893 and looming 80th birthday. Articles recount Mao's power, health rumors, and pivotal moments from Nixon's 1972 China trip to Sino American détente. Observers compare his influence with Brezhnev and Nixon.
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Road To Impeachment Would Be Endless
John P Roche argues impeachment of Nixon could drag on, with three Senate and House stages possible but unlikely to succeed. He cites incompetence, Watergate fixation, and energy policy delays as factors. He questions Senate conviction chances and suggests resignation as alternative to a drawn out process.
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America First
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Gas Rationing Brings Peril Warns Government Studies
Government studies warn that gasoline rationing would be an administrative monstrosity and likely foster a robust black market. They cite World War IICCS crime rings and stamp counterfeiting, urging instead higher prices and a development tax to spur new energy sources. The report notes hundreds of thousands of barrels already trading above legal prices and warns ration stamps would be easily counterfeited on modern presses.
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Capital Viewpoint Avoiding National Bankruptcy
Washington warns that by 1990 the U S would need 4.5 billion barrels of oil annually, pushing the dollar toward crisis. Shifting to electric rail and reduced car use could save billions, trimming imports and reshaping transport investment.
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