Odds and ends on automobiles and policy
A collection of notes covers California plate changes to double issued numbers, potential auto repair bill reductions from tougher car designs, and a smog case in federal court involving Detroit’s Big Three. It notes industry silence, calls for smog controls, and NATO’s debated role in traffic deaths with urban travel nostalgia at the end.
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Automobile Age
California
National Highway Safety Bureau
Los Angeles County
U.S
Detroit
Los Angeles
League of Women Voters
League
NATO
Byrd May Switch Parties and Affect Senate Control
The White House eyes Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr a Democrat who may join the Republicans The move could leave GOP only six seats from a Senate majority aided by Vice President Agnew If Holton wins Virginia governor Byrd may run again as a Republican and seek rewards from Nixon. Massachusetts gets a state police helicopter with a $208630 grant from the FAA and Volpe steps in Nancy Dickerson first reported FDA ban on cyclamate as HEW secretary Finch prepared to announce.
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Washington
White House
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Virginia
U.S. Senate
Byrd
South Carolina
Strom Thurmond
Senate
Agnew
Linwood Holton
William C. Battle
Holton
Nixon
GOP
Massachusetts
Department of Transportation
John Volpe
Federal Highway Administration
Food and Drug Administration
Nancy Dickerson
Dickerson
HEW
Robert Finch
Fulbright
Vietnam
Charles Goodell
New York
Goodell
Robert F. Kennedy
Capitol Hill hotels ride profit as reform lobbyists descend
Capitol Hill venues once near bankruptcy such as Carroll Arms Hotel see a strong 1969 as hundreds of lobbyists cluster for House and Senate tax reform debates. Senate Finance Committee edits to the House reform plan boost their fortunes and influence.
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Capitol Hill
Carroll Arms
Senate
Bobby Baker
Hill
House
Senate Finance Committee
Cameron’s brief State Dept role sparks political overtones
Washington reports that Mrs. Betty Cameron, who held a State Department post for nine days last month, was pushed out amid political controversy. The movement is linked to a five year old pro-Wallace rally sign she carried, a detail drawing attention to President's office.
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Washington
Harry Byrd
Betty Cameron
State Department
Cameron
Political misfit or misstep at the Nixon White House
The piece chronicles Mrs. Cameron a 52-year-old widow and former actress who sought a high profile State Department post created for Nancy Kefauver. After a controversial Wallace rally photo surfaced she was suspended for administrative errors and later dismissed. The episode raises questions about loyalty and the handling of political misfits within Nixon’s circle.
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Cameron
Nixon
Republican National Committee
State Department
Nancy Kefauver
Tennessee
U.S
Harry Flemming
White House
Maryland
Nixon optimism surfaces on Vietnam war end talk
Washington reports an upbeat mood in the Nixon administration and among Republicans that the Vietnam War may be nearing an end with troops returning home, despite signs of potential later disappointment.
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Washington
Nixon
Capitol
Repub
Vietnam War Withdrawal Debate Shapes U S Debate
The piece argues that a lull or repositioning in Vietnam does not equal a ceasefire and cautions against over-optimism for a quick withdrawal. It notes expectations around Nixon's November 3 address, Republican signals, and the political risks of disengagement while stressing the complexity of troop reductions and international supervision.
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Kcans
Hanoi
Vietnam
Nixon
Laird
Korea
North Vietnam
Laos
South Vietnam
Capitol
Letters on Carmelitos funds and race relations
Beale Bo Henkamp urges funding from tenant rents for Carmelitos remedies, while Regina Kolm criticizes an Oct 19 white backlash article for fanning unrest. Kolm calls for positive interracial efforts and understanding in Long Beach.
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Carmelitos
Los Angeles
Dear George Advice Column Upset by Constant Reader
The reader frets about ongoing lawsuits while the columnist notes worry from reliance on advice columns. The exchange highlights financial stress and the paradox of seeking guidance through generic guidance pages.
Senator Soaper and City Air Warnings
The piece notes Senator Soaper claiming many cities issue air pollution warnings and an All Clear follows. It parodies folk songs, plant growth from soothing music, and a hard rock beat fueling marijuana. It mentions an Average Man warned politicians seek his vote making him nervous.
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O.K
Sidewalk Senate Tod McGough Discusses Education
Sidewalk conversations feature Tod McGough a high school junior arguing a diploma is very important while John Kendall a warehouseman counters the value of college degrees for many. Larry Margasak an airline worker says education is important for societal advancement.
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Tod McGough
College talk from students and adults on value of education
Don Kirkland asks Long Beach about pursuing college, while Jim Jarkovich a high school freshman voices the need for college readiness. John Kristovich cites individual fit. Laura Van Zandt supports college for experience, arguing high school is a must.
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Jim Jarkovich
John Kristovich
Laura van Zandt
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Kefauver
Stephan Munsing
Wilson
Thieu
Saigon
Haynes Johnson
Long Beach
Regina Kolm
George
Constant Reader
Tore the
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Behone Synte
Independent
Malineyeh
Soaper
By Bill Vaughan
John Kendall
Warehouseman
Larry Margasak
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