Blount proposes end to Senate postmaster confirmatio n
Blount announces new postal rules to hire postmasters and rural carriers by open competitive examinations. He would remove Senate confirmation for most postmaster appointments and rely on top exam scores plus the postmaster general’s choice. The plan aims to curb political influence and improve efficiency in the Post Office Department, which employs about 750,000 people and has an $8 billion budget.
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Nixon Urges Prompt Ratification of Nuclear Treaty
Washington officials report President Nixon asked the Senate for quick approval of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty to curb spread of atomic weapons. He stressed negotiation over confrontation with the USSR and noted continued congressional support ahead of possible March floor vote.
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U.S. Agrees to Summit on Mideast Parley at UN
The State Department said the United States has agreed in principle to a four power meeting at the United Nations to ease Middle East tension and foster Israeli Arab talks. France Britain the Soviet Union and the United States would meet within the Security Council framework with prior bilateral talks to ensure accord. The plan aims to aid U N mediator Gunnar Jarring and push toward a package deal including Israeli withdrawal in exchange for Arab recognition of Israel.
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Hosmer Proposes Uniform Voting Hours Nationwide
Rep Cragg Mosmer of California tells the House Judiciary Committee a presidential election voting window should begin and end at the same local times across the United States. The proposal aims to standardize hours regardless of time zones.
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House Judienary Committee
Nixon backs election reform, Opposes ending Electoral College
President Nixon objects to scrapping the Electoral College and urges Congress to reform the national election system. House Republican Leader Gerald Ford said after a White House meeting that polls should run 18 to 24 hours to reduce time difference effects and allow more voters access.
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UPI
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Holifield Named Chairman of Atomic Energy Panel
Washington Rep Chet Holifield Democrat from Monte Bello was chosen chair for the next two years of the Joint Atomic Energy Committee. Holifield joined the committee in 1952 and previously chaired in the 87th and 89th Congresses.
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Joint Atomic Energy Committee
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