Ralph Nader study of Congress drew lobbyists interest
Ralph Nader released a senator by senator profile study of Congress to explain how it works. The reports sell for a dollar each to groups like the American Medical Association and Republican party, with LT T noting they know Congress as well as Nader. The piece questions whether Nader has alienated friends as lobbyists buy in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Graff
Ralph
Ralph Nader
Congress
Capitol Hill
The
New York Post
American Medical Association
National Association of Machinists
Republican Party
International Telephone and Telegraph
Nader
Lt.t
National Association of Railroad
General Motors
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Time and tides end the Yippie era in Columbus vote
Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman are ousted from the Youth International party at a Columbus meeting. A Yippie spokesman says the pair, Hoffman aged 35 and Rubin 34, have grown like the ruling class and disfavor high speaking fees and lucrative pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Rubin
Abbie Hoffman
Chicago
Youth International Party
Yippies
Columbus
Ohio
Hoffman
Rubin
Quotes from West Virginia race and energy outlook
John D. Rockefeller IV reflects on voters needing to reject him before acceptance after losing the West Virginia governor race. Peter G. Peterson warns at the American Petroleum Institute meeting that the era of low-cost energy is nearly over and spinach supplies may run short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Popeye
Secretary of Commerce
Peter G. Peterson
American Petroleum Institute
Lutheran Hospital plans $800000 addition aging city
Tribune files note from 1952: Lutheran Hospital Association board signs a contract for a new addition costing 800000. The item sits amid obituaries and state notes about construction hunger, with Black River Falls residents among the casualties listed in separate reports.
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Lutheran Hospital Association Board
Black River Falls
Shennington Area
Patricia M. Schofield
Elizabeth Sanderson
Herman Decorah
Tomah VA
New York
Archaeology in Sian Reveals China’s Grand Past
Ale of Altered Sian shows the city’s shift from arid Ming-era bounds to a modern industrial center. The author visits Yuari Chung-yi, views a giant 10th century B C bronze tripod, and notes Tang frescoes in Princess Yung Tai tomb. The piece links dynastic history to present zeal after the Cultural Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alsop
Sian
China
Confucius
Yuari Chung-yi
Chung of Chou
Gen
Chou
Chung
Duke of Chou
Yung Tai
Empress Wu
Spreading the cheer and paradoxes of reading
Thoughts at Large by Sydney J. Harris reflects on Christmas centuries ago spreading goodwill year round, explains the extrovert listener, and notes unhappiness from not wanting what we get. It also warns reading beyond the optimum dulls thinking as a company signs a consent decree denying wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney J. Harris
Readers defend OConnor bout and referee in La Crosse
Clayton C. Solberg writes to defend Pat OConnor’s actions against Vasquez at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium. He rebuts John Sanders claims of unsportsmanlike conduct and cites referee Don Benden’s guidance. He notes the Ali Foster timing issue and supports airing the live match earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sanders
O’connor
Sanders
Skaff
Clayton C. Solberg
Winnebago St
la Crosse
Legislative pay a long running Wisconsin issue
Madison column traces Wisconsin legislator salaries from 1881 to 1967 and beyond. It notes successive raises from 500 dollars per two year term to 9000 dollars annual equivalents, debates over fairness, inflation, and calls for further boosts amid long hours and public scrutiny.
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John Wyngaard Madison
Statehouse
Wisconsin
Congress
Nixon urged to trade asylum for Cuban hijack pact
The article reports Dr. Henry Kissinger pushing Nixon to trade political asylum for a Havana hijacking treaty as part of broader dialogue with Communist states. Advisers warn any accord requires Senate approval and could spark GOP protests while public opinion may support concessions to improve relations with the Communist world.
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Paul Scott Washington
Nixon
North Vietnam
Cuba
Russia
Europe
Silvio Mesnata
U.S
Havana
Peking
Castro
White House
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Congress
Moscow
Senate
House Foreign Relations
Vietnam
South Vietnam
House
Red
GOP
State Department
Berlin Wall
East Germany
United Nations
Nixon reshapes cabinet role for decisive leadership
President Nixon outlines a streamlined cabinet concept to empower secretaries of State, Treasury and Defense to run day to day affairs with free rein while reporting in concise memoranda. He aims for strong administration, minimal personal meetings, and centralized White House breakthroughs.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
Nixon
White House
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Sacro
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Walter S. Goodland
Orland Loomis
I Timothy
Gona
New Guinea
Buna
Commerce Department
Minnesota
Izaak Walton League
Mississippi River
Twin Cities
Aeronautics Advisory Committee
Hoover
Common Council
John C. Asselin
Pioneer Riverman
Elsen and Philips
Main St
Eugene Hunt
17Th Place
Thomas Morrie
North Salem Road
E. H. Derr
la Crosse County
Wallow, China
Philospher
Duke of
Gen. Yu
Madison
Capitol
Warren Knowles
Uiogogo
Paul Scott
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