Reagan Promises Maximum Effort as California Governor
Ronald Reagan was sworn in as California's 38th governor in a midnight Capitol ceremony. He pledged to “try very hard” to tackle fiscal and social problems, recalling Franklin and noting his new role could shape national politics. Thousands watched on TV.
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De Gaulle Attacks U S Vietnam War Policy
Paris reports De Gaulle condemns U S intervention in Vietnam as unjust and detestable. He calls for U S troop withdrawal and signals France will aid a peace settlement once conditions permit. Britain seeks Moscow response to peace talks. Johnson says U S will join if North Vietnam consents.
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Whitton foresees shift in U.S. road building focus
Rex M. Whitton, retiring as federal highway administrator, says the nation will keep building highways but shift emphasis from major new interstates to improving feeder and primary roads. His career spans from 1920 Missouri surveys to directing a $4 billion yearly program.
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Romney narrows focus on centralization in inaugural speech
Michigan Governor George Romney used the third term inaugural address to attack over centralization and tout state and local self government. He urged lawfulness, public morality, private initiative, and cooperation across government levels and with private enterprise. He also advocated returning more federal tax dollars to the states.
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