Meanys conduct at AFL-CIO convention questioned
Editorial critiques the AFL-CIO for rude reception of President Nixon at its convention. It notes the ban on television and the band being sent out, calling the behavior ill mannered and harmful to union standing. The piece argues civility should prevail in inviting guests.
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Pompidou Shows Candor As Way To Seem Serious
The piece contrasts American politicians and journalists with Georges Pompidou who at a press conference admits a monetary issue will be long and boring. He warns viewers that the subject is complex, projecting seriousness over popular appeal. The author suggests American leaders might gain respect by embracing boring but essential tasks.
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Wage freeze One sided editor letter from Lakewood
A Lakewood reader argues that government wage controls are unfairly enforced and cites slow responses from the IRS to alleged price violations. The writer urges everyone to push the wage-price freeze despite perceived government ineptitude and calls for protections against rising prices. A Long Beach reader complains that a film marketed as wilderness wildlife focuses on trophy hunting and profits, urging honest advertising.
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Reagan Welfare Changes Described As Proud Accomplishment
George Toll argues on David Frost show that Governor Reagan boasts about welfare roll reductions, yet many who lose aid may struggle without public assistance, noting his tax raise and lack of state income tax. Tang Beach.
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Faith and futility at the United Nations noted
A weary reporter describes the United Nations as crowded with functionaries and endless papers, while real progress on Namibia and Rhodesia era issues remains elusive. The piece laments empty resolutions, bureaucratic jargon, and a sense of hypocrisy amid grand symbolism.
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Adversity reshapes realists on policy and trade
In a candid assessment a New York columnist argues adversity pulls leaders toward practical actions. Meany and Nixon are cited as shifting from ideological stances to pragmatic controls, trade outreach, and mixed economic measures as prosperity wanes and foreign competition intensifies.
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Nixon pushes revenue sharing plan to aid cities
President Nixon plans a major push for revenue sharing to rescue states and localities from financial crises. He argues only a tax system overhaul will save schools and cities, proposing options like a value added tax or earmarked income tax shares for local governments. White House aides seek a palatable financing method and public sale of the idea as an education tax.
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