Library branch takeover row fuels space clash in Congress
Washington lawmakers debate conferring rights to the James Madison branch of the Library of Congress to the House for office space. Opponents cite space needs, cost, and damage to priceless presidential papers, while supporters seek faster modernization and larger House offices.
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James Madison
Library of Congress
Stark
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Albert
Wayne Hays
Independence Avenue
1St and
2Nd Streets
Senate
Rep. Pritchard
Virginia
Maryland
Pritchard Group
Nevada Officials Address List in Carson City
Citizens are informed of contact points for state leadership including Governor Mike O'Callaghan in the State Capitol, Senator Howard Cannon in Las Vegas, Senator Paul Laxalt, and Representative James Santini with their respective office locations.
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Mike O'Callaghan
State Capitol
Governor's
Carson City
Nev
Food Stamp Short-Change Sparks Court Action and Debates
Critics argue food stamp coupons fail to meet nutritional needs as FRAC appeals court actions urge higher allotments. The debate centers on USDA plans from the Economy to Thrifty Food Plans, with Plan III deemed best though all options risk cuts for elderly and women with children.
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Food Research and Action Center
FRAC
Court of Appeals
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agricultural Department
District of Columbia
New Energy Attitude Required to Face Looming Energy Crises
Max Lerner argues that political Games in oil pricing yield mixed gains for parties but cost the nation. He warns of higher oil prices after 1977, greater OPEC influence, and inadequate research funding for new energy, urging a shift to conservation and innovative tech over politics as usual.
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Ford
OPEC
America
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Daniel Bell
Two Black Pioneers and a Bold Party Shift
The piece contrasts Justice William O Douglas with George Wallace, then notes a new drive by Black Republicans to gain seats in Congress. Led by Committee of One Hundred, aims target districts with 25 percent Black populations, seeking more Black lawmakers in the House alongside current Democrat presence.
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Rayburn
Carl Albert
Okla
Thomas O'Neill
Mass
Jack Brooks
Tex
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Tono Roncalio
Wyo
Rep
Pete Stark
California
Congressional Black Caucus
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Alabama
George Wallace
White House
Minnesota Plains
Northwest
United States
Grand Old Party
House of Representatives
Edward Brooke
Massachusetts
Committee of One Hundred
Abraham Lincoln
Small Business Administration
Almanac highlights for December 2, 1975
On this day in history. births and milestones. John Brown’s 1859 execution in Charlestown, the 1927 Model A Ford debut with colors and a $395 price, the 1942 nuclear demonstration at Chicago, Castro’s 1961 claim of Communist leadership, and a Henry Ford quote. Frank Kellogg born on this date in 1856.
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Frank Kellogg
John Brown
Charlestown
Harper’s Ferry
University of Chicago
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Henry Ford
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