Editorials Moving cars off the lots
The piece notes that Chrysler Ford and General Motors offer cash rebates on certain 1975 models to speed sales and reduce inventories. It argues government should balance safety and environmental rules with economic cost, urging moderation to avoid making cars unaffordable or unsafe.
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Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
American Motors
Congress
The CIA and FBI Under Public Scrutiny and Reform
A historical overview argues the CIA and FBI have grown beyond ideal limits and face pressures for reorganization and clearer aims. It notes past Hoover era methods, 1960s war protest files, and the risk that congressional control could end secrecy, exposing covert operations to public view.
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FBI
CIA
Lawyer Gilbert Kerlin Returns Stolen Clock to Cartier
Lawyer Gilbert Kerlin attempted to have a clock fixed at Cartier in New York but found the shop empty on New Year's Eve. He instead returned the clock to police after discovering a potential robbery attempt. The incident occurred on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.
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Watergate
Gilbert Kerlin
Cartier’s
New York
Fifth Avenue
Lawyer Kerlin Guards Cartier's After Patrolling Intruders
Kerlin, a lawyer, stood guard at Cartier's after an alert at the New York Times lunch near Middle East remarks by General George Brown. Police arrived to find no robbery and the store locked again. The incident ends with a quip about honest lawyers and a commemorative memento.
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George Brown
New York Times
Middle East
The
Journalism Review
Brown
Kerlin
Cartier’s
Belt Tightening Amid Recession Sparks Debate
In a period of recession and rising unemployment, discussions pivot to belt tightening while critics question who bears the burden and how effective such measures will be. Opinions clash over priorities and the fairness of budget cuts amid economic strain.
Whose Belt Needs Tightening In Government Spending
A critique contrasts federal pay with private pay and questions who bears the belt tightening. It cites 1971 and 1973 tax take from income, noting the government kept 3.97 of every 10 dollars in 1973 and 3.75 in 1971, leaving individuals with 6.03 and 6.25 respectively. The piece argues for government belt tightening to aid farmers and citizens.
Inflation Analogy Letters From Long Beach Readers
A Long Beach reader uses a poker game with matches as a metaphor for inflation and warns that cures would worsen malaise. Another note lauds Sydney Harris for his column and explains why some citizens choose not to vote, pledging silent protest over third rate candidates.
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Evan L. Schwartz
Long Beach
Sydney Harris
Nixon
Johnson
Sydney
Cherry Manor crowd in protest satisfies status quo
In a January 17 meeting the Cherry Manor crowd showed mixed views with most attendees seeking to stay with the status quo. A minority voiced change, receiving applause while residents described their pleasant enclave with well kept homes and high property values in Long Beach.
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Cherry Manor
Long Beach
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