FBI Director Kelley Defends NCIC as Essential Tool
Clarence M. Kelley, new FBI director, argues in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin that the National Crime Information Center provides near instantaneous access to crime data for law enforcement. He rejects claims of it being a secret intelligence network and emphasizes statutory authority safeguards, integrity, and protection of constitutional rights.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Kelley
FBI
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Canada
NCIC
Jack Anderson
L. Patrick Grey
J.edgar Hoover
Clarence Kelley
Richard Nixon
Crime Information Center
Delays Hit 10 Cent Stamp Rise Amid Postal Debate
The article notes a possible postponement of a two cent first class stamp increase. It discusses the Cost of Living Council blocking airmail and surface rate hikes, with the Postal Rate Commission eyeing a March 1 change. Small periodicals fear postal bills, while deficits shrink, and a delayed delayed package from Chicago arrives six days late.
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Cost of Living Council
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Rate Commission
Raleigh Man Wins Distinctive License Tag After Overnight Campout
James N. Perry waited in the cold from before dawn to snag a low numbered tag. He earned No. HCD-101 after camping out for about ten hours, paying the premium price for a self chosen letters or numbers tag in Raleigh.
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James N. Perry
Raleigh
Fuel rationing inequities and debate in 1970s policy
The piece discusses fairness issues in fuel rationing, noting 1970s de facto limits, possible semi rationing with 10 gallon weekly coupons, and objections from economists like Paul McCracken. It questions whether federal rationing would be fair amid differing car use, mileage, and county tourist populations.
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Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
Goddess of Justice
White House
Paul W. McCracken
President's Council of Economic Advisers
John Smith
Cadillac
John Jones
Volkswagen
Smith
Jones
Florida
Broward
Dade
Pinellas
Sarasota
Nixon
Health crisis on Indian reservations threatens lives
Senate staff warns of tuberculosis outbreaks and a growing disease epidemic on reservations due to a doctor and facility shortage. 20 000 surgery backlogs including 13 000 children loom as Nixon impounds Indian Health Service funds, leaving IHS facilities in dilapidated condition and unable to recruit enough doctors.
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Washington
James Abourezk
D-S.d
Senate Indian Subcommittee
Aberdeen
S.D
Nixon
Indian Health Service
IHS
Rosebud
United States
Lusitania book questions British cover up and Churchill actions
A reviewer urges Colin Simpson’s The Lusitania arguing it exposes a British led cover up with Lansing and Wilson aiding. The account claims Lusitania carried gun mountings and contraband, while German torpedoes sank the ship amid shifting cruiser rules and strategic wartime ruthlessness.
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Colin Simpson
Little, Brown
U.S. Navy
Cunard
Simpson
Robert Lansing
State Department
Wilson
Dad
His Majesty's Navy
Lusitania
United States
Germany
New York
Cork
Churchill
Lansing
Readers urged court action on drunk driving and policy
A letter writer calls for stronger action in courts to enforce drunk driving laws, noting high traffic crash rates and questioning police progress. He urges citizen participation and responsibility to curb apathy and protect road safety.
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Channel 8
Donald B. Field
Neighborhood party shows bright future through young helpers
A birthday gathering in our neighborhood featured many older children guiding and assisting younger guests. Teens supervised games and food, cleaned up, and one even ensured a safe ride home. Kathy Baldwin notes the positive outlook of these well behaved youths.
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Mac Ee
Kathy Baldwin
Greenway Dr
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