Veto-Proof and the Myths of Congressional Power
A newspaper column argues that the idea of a veto-proof Congress is flawed. It questions the leap from stronger Democratic gains to direct Labor Party control under George Meany, noting many democrats will not vote as Meany wants. It emphasizes voter focus on individual candidates over party outcomes.
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Big Labor
George Meany
Meany
Ernest Cuneo
Ford
Cuneo
Democratic Party
Congress
Richardson Preyer
L.H. Fountain
Ike Andrews
South
White House
Washington
House
George
World Series 1974 Endgame: A's Beat Dodgers Four to One
The Oakland Athletics captured the 1974 World Series by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers four games to one. The piece notes the A’s chaotic yet successful club, drawing parallels to historic powerhouse teams while lamenting late weekday games that kept fans from watching.
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West Coasters
Oakland A’s
Los Angeles Dodgers
A’s
St. Louis
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bronx Bombers
The Master's Emotions Sermon on Jesus Weeping and Joy
A sermon argues Jesus shared human emotions from tears at Lazarus to joy in welcome children, anger at the Temple, and sorrow in the Garden, concluding his feelings reflect a fully human and divine nature guiding salvation.
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Moses
Jesus Christ
God
Jesus
John
Lazarus
Mt. Olive
City of God
Jerusalem
Pilate
House of Prayer
Nazarene
Christ
Cer
Apathy, elections, and civic duty in a tight race
Voters face a light turnout with forecasts from 25 to 49 percent as hate for politicians colors the off year. Encouragement to register and vote stresses the need to elect capable leaders to Congress and state offices, amid inflation and national defense concerns.
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Senate
Congress
Kissinger Dominates US Foreign Policy, Memo Leak Claims
The piece asserts Henry Kissinger shaped Nixon Ford and NSC policy, with secret memos guiding decision making. It claims Kissinger provided most recommendations, and Nixon rarely disapproved, save for the May 1972 Hanoi Haiphong bombing. It notes Kissinger’s control of the NSC, Forty Committee, and the Washington Special Action Group.
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Washington
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Nixon
Kissinger
Lincoln
White House ‘Annex
White House
Foreign Service
National Security Council
Middle East
Dr. Kissinger
Cambodia
Laos
Hanoi
Haiphong Harbor
Ford
Henry Kissinger
Soviet Union
China
India-Pakistan
Chile
Cyprus
Europe
National Whirligig Democrats Poised for Landslide
Washington observers foresee a massive November Democratic victory that could overwhelm Republicans and shift power toward organized labor. Meany aims for a veto proof Congress, risking reduced House leadership influence as Labor gains shape the new power dynamic. The Watergate fallout fuels a stampede against presidential authority, hinting at a Congress dominant over the presidency.
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John II
Texas
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Manny Bob Gruenberg
Actisans Splayers
Frniture
John Ginter
Mohasco Industries
New York
Rotarians
Faro Highway
Samuel Rif
Peru
Ballyvia
Department
Ruff
Nancy O. Ruff
Presbyterian Home
Donald Lindner
Adams-Millis Hosiery Company
National Association of Hosiery’ Manufacturers
Ken’ Burleson
High Point Memorial Hospital
Catawba Hospital
Hickory
Ron Shook
Southern Furniture Market
Wilby
Henry
President
State Dept
NSC
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