Mollenhoff Criticizes Growth of Secrecy in Washington
In his Sunday column Clark Mollenhoff argues secrecy in Washington has risen over 20 years, citing a 28 correspondents survey by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. He notes some blame on inexperienced Nixon aides, suggests growth in bureaucracy, and urges Nixon to listen to reporters and talk with bureaucrats.
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Chicago Daily News
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Brut Rissinger
Congress
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Foreign Relations Committee
Ayer
United States
J. William Fulbright
Fulbright
Senate
House
Ford recalls fix for axle bearings at no cost
An editorial criticized Ford for its Torines and Man iegos rear axle bearing failures causing wheels to fall off. Ford will replace axles and bearings in all affected cars free, a move costing about 30 million dollars, second only to GM's 35 million recall. Ford promotes its listening approach and pledges to heed feedback.
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Ralph Nader
General Motors
Opposing IQ tests by California rural legal aid group
Letter argues that group IQ tests mislabel low income children as innately uneducable and cause harm. It cites New York State and Los Angeles moves toward repeal, urging elimination of group IQ testing while preserving achievement and individual IQ assessments. Martin R. Glock, CRLA director, signs.
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California Rural Legal Assistance
New York State
Los Angeles
California Association of School Psychologists and Psychometrists
San Francisco
Martin R. Glock
Blood transfusion concerns prompt call to donate
A reader from Long Beach urges action to end blood sales and fund donations, criticizing the IRS allowance for donors and the need for better charitable blood supply through voluntary giving. The letter argues donating blood should eliminate the market for blood products and reduce reliance on paid transfers.
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Ong Beach
Queen Mary project criticized for car traffic barrier
A reader from Long Beach questions the Queen Mary ecology museum plan and the bridge sign that bans bicycles and motorcycles. Florence Marie Donsbach argues the city lacked a pollution free transit route to the project and calls the approach hypocritical.
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Kissinger a tough job with brains and skill
Henry Kissinger is portrayed as a highly capable, patient adviser in Nixon's White House, handling delicate diplomacy with China and the Soviet Union, while facing scrutiny from Congress and critics. The piece lauds his intelligence, discretion, and energy, noting his pivotal but controversial role.
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Henry Kissinger
Washington
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Chou Endai
China
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Fulbright clash over USIA budget and Voice of America
The piece argues Senator Fulbright seeks a over 20 percent cut to the USIA, risking the Voice of America shrinking to 454 hours in 11 languages. It cites USIA leadership tensions, executive privilege over planning papers, and warns of firing 3,500 broadcasters while stressing the program’s national interest value.
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Frank Shakespeare
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James Buckley
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Bruce Herschensohn
Herschensohn
White House
Foreign Relations Committee
Voice of America
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China
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United States
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