Editorial: Unworkable fuel economy proposal by Congressman
Editorial argues Glenn Andersons plan to tax cars under 20 mpg, rising to 25 by 1975 and higher later, would be ineffective. It notes cars with good gas mileage already compete well and that penalties would clash with existing anti pollution measures. The piece asserts higher taxes wont reliably push buyers toward smaller cars and questions feasibility.
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Glenn Anderson
Anderson
Hopeful sign as Markezinis chairs Greece’s civilian cabinet
Spyros Markezinis, sworn in as premier, leads Greece’s first wholly civilian cabinet since the 1967 coup. He pledges to restore democracy, promises to resign if unable to guide fair elections, and aims for a gradual shift with a constitutional court for party approval under Papadopoulos.
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Letters to the editor Common Cause
A set of letters praising Common Cause and critiquing public figures. Eileen Gilkey lauds citizen participation led by John Gardner. Oscar Langdale urges tightening on gambling and prostitution. Samuel Whitman questions a Mary holiday and endorses Ford over Carter.
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Proxmire’s austere life and relentless discipline
Washington profile of Senator William Proxmire portrays a disciplined, ascetic lifestyle including daily 10 mile runs, strict diet, modest hotel stays, and a public stance on fitness. He rebuffs muggings, publishes tax details, and chronicles a demanding schedule while facing personal strain from separation from his younger wife Ellen.
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William Proxmire
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Yale
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Backstage look at the Spiro crisis
A minute by minute Baltimore courtroom drama reveals the Agnew resignation plan. Judah Best and George Kaufmann coordinate with Henry Kissinger and Elliott Richardson as the 1966 legal rule guides the delivery to the secretary of state. The scene closes with Agnew entering the court to plead on tax charges arising from $10,000 in unreported income.
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Hoffman
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Henry Petersen
Agnew
New York
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Martin London
Richardson
Marriott
Miami Airport
Fred Buzhardt
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Beal
Kaufmann
Kissinger
Austria
Germany
Alexander Haig
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Nixon taps tapes topic mocks in White House skit
A mock radio skit parodies President Nixon resisting tape releases while voices joke about a White House, media, politics, and even a secretary of state. The dialogue touches on sports, the Supreme Court, and an ultrasonic transport concept, with varied, satirical punch lines.
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Nixon
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