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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
18
The Senate filibuster blocks a plan to fund presidential campaigns with Treasury money. Proponents argue it would curb campaign evils but critics say existing laws suffice and incumbents would gain over time. The piece previews continuing reviews of the issue next year and warns public funds would favor incumbents.
Henry J. Desimas Jr advises mailing by December 15 for general mail and December 13 for Alaska and Hawaii. He notes energy, budget, and flight schedule issues threaten holiday delivery and urges earlier posting to meet Christmas Eve delivery goal.
Washington relies on Moscow to settle the Arab Israeli dispute and lift the oil embargo. Kissinger argues Russia must participate to end the crisis, with Washington and Moscow co sponsoring the Geneva Peace Conference and seeking to avert a collapse of Western capitalism.
Editor argues oil embargo and shortages reflect manipulation by major oil companies. Notes imports from Iraq Libya Canada Venezuela Chile and questions 17 percent shortage figure. Proposes California buy refining equipment to extract crude locally. Ends with patriotic defense of American independence and policy.
Long Beach readers note editor Rusty Stambaugh requests more Hinman pieces. Ralph Hinman would write about any topic, weekly, delivering amusement in plain topics through sly humor.
The article discusses impeachment history and the possibility of President Nixon remaining paid until January 20, 1977 even if impeached. It contrasts Andrew Johnson’s acquittal with Nixon’s potential situation and notes the public debate amid rising prices and agricultural concerns in Long Beach and Artesia.
Government officials should be reminded that not all Americans work Monday through Friday. Many people work on Sunday due to job demands or seniority. A Sunday driving ban would affect commuters and commercial drivers, requiring special consideration.
Kenneth Willett of Paramount MRS argues that Arabs deserve praise if they utilize their natural resources only a quarter as effectively as believed. He adds a wish that the United States could achieve even half that efficiency.
Washington observers note that a pair of pending House and Senate bills could restore Congress fiscal control. A new Office of the Budget would review White House figures as Congress sets a nationwide spending ceiling and tightens authorizations to curb open ended programs. If enacted, this reform could reclaim the constitutional purse power.
Washington reports the energy crunch forcing major reversals in air quality policy. auto emission controls are delayed at least two years, while calls grow to ban car air conditioning and curb power use. Critics warn of health costs as soot and sulfur dioxide threaten urban air quality.
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