Editorials The troubles of John Mitchell
The piece recounts John Mitchell facing turmoil as Justice Powell criticizes his wiretapping program and calls the concept of domestic security vague. It notes Mrs. Mitchell's allegations during Nixon’s reelection campaign and hints at sympathy for a man who finds trusted aides pursuing their own ideas.
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John Mitchell
Lewis F. Powell Jr
U.S. Supreme Court
Justice Powell
Mitchell
Justice Department
Powell
Supreme Court
Richard Kleindienst
Martin Mitchell
California
Peking
Martha
Reagan Warns on Consumer Protections in Sacramento
Governor Reagan recounted a recent purchase he felt defrauded by and urged stronger consumer protection. He noted that the system has acted and vowed never to buy the product again, stressing that government must lead in safeguarding health safety and finances for California consumers.
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Reagan
Department of Consumer Affairs
Sacramento
California
Kennedy Ends Bid for Democratic VP Role
The article notes Senator Kennedy withdraws from consideration for the Democratic vice presidential nomination, asserting he would not pursue the presidential nod and will not accept a national office this year. It argues a vice president must be ready to replace the president, and Kennedy’s stance reflects family and personal responsibilities guiding his decision.
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Kennedy
Nader Profiles Potent Questions for Congressmen
A Salt Lake City style investigation unfolds as Ralph Nader plans 633 questions plus interviews and public records to compile 500 profiles of non retiring House and Senate members. Editors led by Diane Nash and Miss Claybrook aim for 30 page profiles with confidentiality preserved, revealing contributors, district days, campaign deficits, and more.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ralph
Nader
Miss Claybrook
Diane Nash
North Carolina
Nash
Newspaper in the Classroom drives literacy concerns
The Courier Journal and Louisville Times spotlight a decade of Newspaper in the Classroom efforts aiming to connect teaching and newspapers and combat TV spawned illiteracy. It notes rising TV news reliance, waning spelling and grammar emphasis, and publishing costs, but argues the printed word endures as a convenient, durable medium.
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Courier-Journal
Louisville Times
War funding, lifelines, and firing standards debated
Letters to the editor urge Congress to end the war amid claims of 1 trillion spent over 25 years and casualties. A Long Beach writer criticizes lowered fireman exam standards, alleging bias to aid minorities and part time workers, citing a flawed qualification curve.
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United States
Defense
Laird
Long Beach
California lawmakers face July session amid reapportionment dispute
Governor Reagan faces pressure from Senate Republican Harmer to call a special session on reapportionment after November elections. Assembly leader Monagan opposes. If called, July adjournment would trim working days and push veto session to August, with effects on timing for new laws. Moretti has delayed action, arguing complex politics and July vacations.
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Sacramento
Reagan
Senate
Assembly
Senate Republican Caucus
John J. Harmer
Glendale
Robert Monagan
Tracy
Robert Moretti
D-Van Nuys
Harmer
Monagan
Moretti
Tually
Craig Hosmer
Long Beach
State Supreme Court
Miami Beach
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