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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1973

Page

7

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.

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.

Greece Spyros Markezinis Markezinis Groega Constitutional Court George Papadopou Dr. Markezinis

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.

Common Cause Sacramento Washington, D.C John Gardner Department of Health, Education and Welfare James J. Kilpatrick Fairfield Conn Long Beach Eileen Gilkey Mary Mother of Jesus

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.

Washington Jay Connecticut Avenue Wisconsin William Proxmire Proxmire Yale Simon and Schuster Ellen

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.

Washington Judah Best Spiro T. Agnew Baltimore White House George Kaufmann Best Colson & Shapiro Secretary of State Henry Kissinger West Wing State Department Walter BE. Waltman Hoffman U.S George Beall Elliot Richardson Henry Petersen Agnew New York Jay Topkis Martin London Richardson Marriott Miami Airport Fred Buzhardt Buzhardt United States Beal Kaufmann Kissinger Austria Germany Alexander Haig Nolp

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.

Washington UPI Nixon White House

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