Independent newspaper staff roles and contact details listed
The page lists personnel including Herman H Ridder publisher Daniel H Ridder co publisher Samuel C Cameron general manager Bernard J Ridder Jr business manager Walter H Polak assistant to the publisher William W Broom editor Malcolm Epley associate editor Don Obs editorial page editor Miles E Lines executive editor Sterling Bemis managing editor L A Collins Sr editorial columnist and a telephone contact 435 1161 for 1968.
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Herman H. Ridder
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Bernard J. Ridder Jr
Walter H. Polak
William W. Broom
Malcolm Epley
Don Obs
Miles E. Lines
Sterling Bemis
L. A. Collins, Sr
Open Meetings in Congress Face Candidate Support
Seventy nine percent of responding congressional candidates favor open committee meetings except for national security reasons. ASNE notes editors’ hopes for action, while the Freedom of Information Center will study post election attitudes toward openness.
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Congress
American Society of Newspaper Editors
ASNE
Sam Ragan
Asne Freedom of Information Committee
Freedom of Information Center
University of Missouri
Freedom of Information
No fault car insurance proposal sparks debate
The American Insurance Association backs a no fault plan that would have insurers pay all economic and medical losses for policyholders regardless of fault, claiming up to 45 percent premium savings. Critics from rival associations and insurers challenge the savings and principles, arguing the change could curb access to driving for some and lessen accountability.
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American Insurance Association
Town Meeting Resents More Flights
A Long Beach letter protests City Council support for expanded jet service at the Los Angeles airport citing lack of public hearings and potential drops in property values across Los Altos Los Cerritos and Bixby Knolls. The writer urges reconsideration to protect homeowners interests.
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Long Beach
PSA
Los Altos
Los Cerritos
Bixby Knolls
Council
Robert D. Powell
British views on President Nixrey and U.S. policy
London reports amused Britain anticipates Nixon's inauguration and polls showing Nixon and Humphrey split. The piece notes Western Europe worries over U.S. and Soviet power, Vietnam War damage to American prestige, and hope Nixon will end the war. It quotes The New Statesman on future U.S.-Britain relations.
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London
Punch
Nixrey
United States
Nixon
Humphrey
Washington
Britain
France
U.S
U.S.S.R
Global views on Nixon and Vietnam in Western press
The piece surveys British and European commentary on Nixon and Vietnam. It notes concerns over U.S. foreign policy, economic risks from war expenditure, and the risk of civil conflict at home. It highlights doubts about Nixon’s ability to lead a divided government amid radical domestic and international pressures.
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Vietnam
U.S
America
Lame duck Sen Long feted on worldwide taxpayer funded trip
The Army issued a confidential cable instructing military posts and embassies to roll out the red carpet for Sen Ed Long of Missouri as he retires after a round the world junket. He travels with his wife and secretary Helen Dunlop, with orders to assign local escort officers in each region.
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Washington
Army
Ed Long
Dmo
Senate
Helen Dunlop
Long travels and expenses prompt Senate travel notice
The document outlines Sen Long’s in country itinerary with requests for military transport and hotel reservations, plus flights for his wife funded by Senate funds outside Europe. It notes the trip’s purpose was to gather foreign aid and military information, though the value to the Senate is questioned since Long will not be a member upon return.
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Sen. Long
Istanbul
Turkey
London
England
Europe
Long
Senate
Longs
George Wallace
Wallace
Alabama
University of Alabama
Nixon promises strict constructionists for Supreme Court
Washington report notes Nixon’s campaign pledge to appoint strict constructionists to the Supreme Court, a point emphasized in private Southern talks. The article argues the Constitution contains imprecise language in key sections, such as Congress powers for defense and general welfare and procedures to propose amendments.
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Washington
Nea
Richard Nixon
U.S. Supreme Court
Miami Beach
Congress
United States
Interpreting the Constitution and the phrase general welfare
Bruce Biossat argues that strict construction is misleading and that interpreting broad constitutional language is unavoidable for judges lawmakers and federal administrators alike. He says it is impossible to avoid legislating when applying vague phrases in the Constitution and statutes.
Sidewalk Senate on the 1968 Election Outcome
Interviews at Pierpoint Landing reveal varied reactions from Ohio to Long Beach. Retired railroader A B Wilson and others express indifference or support for Nixon, Humphrey, and Cranston, citing post election expectations and political temperament.
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A. B. Wilson
Ohio
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Kuchel
Mae
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Mac
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Lyndon
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Bruce Biossat
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Cranston
Robert Ruby
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Brenton M. Snyder
Charles Nelson
Huntington Beach
Walter Gunderman
Lakewood
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