Folly Of Trifling With Gun Control Editorial
An editorial criticizes the gun control law for failing to stop cheap imported and domestically produced handguns known as Saturday night specials. It cites figures of 408,000 imported parts and 380,000 U.S.-made pistols, notes Senator Dodd’s push to close loopholes, and argues for comprehensive controls on all guns sold in the United States to prevent a ready arsenal and profits from lax standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury Department
Senator Dodd
Dodd
United States
Return of tax reform bill faces uncertain fate in Senate
Time will tell if the House passed tax reform measure can survive a presidential veto. Senate critics push for fiscal responsibility while touting possible voter friendly changes such as higher personal exemptions and a 15 percent Social Security benefits boost, amid inflation and political calculations.
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Senate
Williams
Delaware
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
Conference Committee
Agnew
Obscene Erotic Art Brought to U S Customs Review
A collection of 4,200 erotic works including pieces by Grosz Appel Bellmer and Peverelli faces potential destruction by the Customs Bureau under Sec 1305. Georgetown’s Clifford Chieffo argues the art remains valuable, while Justice Burger’s dissent frames obscenity debates and First Amendment limits.
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Phillis
Eberhard Krorhausen
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Clifford Chieffo
Fine Arts Department
Georgetown University
Customs Bureau
Questioned By CAPUS WAYNICK on High Point power study
High Point City Council divides over a 45 000 three year study proposal to join 70 North Carolina municipalities in a plan to produce electric power. Opponents argue the cost is wasteful while supporters defend the effort and seek a clear feasibility estimate to prevent misuse of public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
Eddie Knox
Yadkin
Congress
Duke Power’ Co
Public urged to fight high mortgage rates
Washington reported Preston Martin, chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, warned that mortgage rates would rise further in 1970 but urged consumers to refuse higher costs. He urged the public to stand up and say they will not pay the higher rate.
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Washington
Gap Aite
Federal
Preston Martin
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Graceful Lobbying and Oil Policy in Washington
A profile notes Graceful lobbying by oil interests led by Bush and Flanigan, detailing their ties to big oil, the push to preserve the 10 year quota on imports, and the possible shift to tariffs. It describes the influence of administration aides, oil executives, and private clubs shaping energy policy and consumer costs. The piece also touches on tax moves and political maneuvering affecting oil revenues and public gas prices.
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Yaleman
Houston
Flanigan
Bush
Zapata ‘Petroleum Corp
Congress
Dillon, Read & Co
White House
Nixon
Washington
Hisenhower
Treasury
Christmas Moon Dream and North Carolina Economic Vision
A fragmented reminiscence of Christmas on the moon contrasts with a 1969 Raleigh General Assembly effort to study economy teacher training and diverse curricula. The piece praises Fort Bragg’s growth, units, and the Army’s role in international police education as a key investment in world stability and national interest.
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Santa Claus
Avery
U.S
Raleigh
Bragg
Braxton Bragg
Fighery Board
Camp Bragg
Fort “Bragg
Xviii Airborne Corps
John ¥.Kennedy
25Th Signal Group
50Th Signal Battalion
Airborne Signal Battalion
11Th Military Police Group
Simmons Army Aviation Command
Womack Army Hospital
U.S. Army Combat Developments Command Institute For Strategic and
Edward M. Flannagan
Army Institute For Military Assistance
International Police School
Fort Bragg
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Winney
National Commission On Violence
Associated Press
Baltimore
Va. Ss
Warren E. Burger
Supreme’ Court
John M. Harlan
Harlan
Morris Davidson
Edouard Manet
High Point Enterprise
THE
High Point Enterprise, Inc
North Main Street
N.C
JA. Rawley
Nce
G.H. Lockwood
David A. Rawley,jr
Joseph P. Rawley
Randall B. Terry, JR
Holt McPherson
Joe Brown
C. W. Patterson, JR
WW. Idol, JR
Richard
N. C
Griffith Company
National Advertising Representatives
By Capus Waynick
Terest
Bell‘McClure “Syndicate
Jack Anderson
Soaper
Castro
J. Eugene White
Charity and Children
Baptist
Children
Homes
Inc
Peedinerd
Entit! the
LloydTurn
Igned
Illustrated
Molt McPherson
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