Dixie Democrats Hard To Wield As A Bloc
Congressman Basil Whitener denounces any formal Southern Democratic bloc in a tightly divided House. He notes Southern Democrats, 83 of 264, hold swing power on Great Society legislation while Republicans seek to shape votes. Whitener rejects organized control but acknowledges regional influence.
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Dixie Democrats
Basil Whitener
Congress
Whitener
New Congress
House of Representatives
North Carolina
Auto Safety Standards Stir Washington as Jan 31 Decision Near
Columnist Drew Pearson reports on auto safety standards set for January 31 by Dr. William Haddon's Auto Safety Agency. Industry pressure from Ford GM and Chrysler seeks delays and exemptions while foreign governments urge caution. The piece notes Chrysler recalls and a push to weaken collision rules, with Haddon's top adviser William Stieglitz resisting industry influence.
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Washington
U. S
Detroit
Ralph Nader
General Motors
William Haddon
New Auto Safety Agency
Haddon
MIT
Harvard Medical School
New York State Public Health Service
Congress
Chrysler
Will Scott
Crisp
Ford
Louis Lundstrom
Roy Haeusler
Dr. Haddon
S. Haeusler
Haeusler
Phil Hart
Bob Griffin
Michigan
Hart
Lloyd Cutler
David Busby
Volkswagen
Mike Monroney
Dekla
State Department
Robert Giles
Commerce
William Stieglitz
Republic Aviation
FAA
CAB
Stieglitz
Auto
Guilford County Faces Bonds for Center and Local Projects
Vernon Jani notes political resolve as Dale Montgomery argues financing for Greensboro’s government center can come from existing revenues without tax hikes and supports preserving the courthouse. The piece also covers hospital billing shifts, auto theft law aims in Georgia, Wesley Memorial organ plans, and Redbook and church opinions on sexuality amid modern attitudes.
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Dale Montgomery
Guilford
Baseball Commissioner's Market Survey Yields Mixed Views
General William D. Eckert, baseball commissioner in residence, surveyed fan opinion across all 50 states and overseas soldiers. The questionnaire covered game length, season, uniforms, offense versus defense, and the long ball. Fans praised the Grand Old Game while suggesting few changes. ex-fans might reveal different results.
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William D. Eckert
Air Force
Kansas City Athletics
Nuclear Power Future Shapes Energy Supply
Editorial argues nuclear fuel market could reach 1 billion dollars annually by 1980 and power demand will triple by 2000. It notes rapid growth of nuclear plants, regulatory focus, and a global shift toward greater electricity use amid abundant fossil fuels and untapped waterpower.
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United States
Washington
Federal Bar Association
The
Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc
American Nuclear Society
Bureau of National Affairs, Inc
Atomic Energy Commission
Alaska
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National Automobile Theft Bureau
Harold E. Wagoner
Philadelphia
R. T. Amos
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Charles C. Hartmann
Greensboro
Austin Company
J. Welch Harriss
Willet
Reader’s Digest
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Fletcher
John Charles Wynn
Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
Willis Elliott
United Church of Christ
Redbook
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Carl E. Reistel Jr
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Soviet Union
High Point Enterprise
Uint. Enterprise
High Point EN Inc
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C. H. Lockwood
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