Nixon Names New Cabinet Faces With Fresh Approaches
Reaction to Nixon’s cabinet picks ranges from favorable to cautious as officials note several appointees are not first choices and some positions may go to interchangeable candidates. The article highlights Rogers, Laird, Finch and other newcomers, predicting a strong team and new methods in handling federal challenges.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
Henry
Scoop) Jackson
Washington
Armed Services
Jackson
Senate
Sen
Edward Brooke
Massachusetts
John Tower
Bob Price
Pampa
Senator Tower
Mr. Nixon
Special Federal Commission
William P. Rogers
Rep
Melvin R. Laird
Defense
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Robert Finch
California
Free coffee at restaurants aids holiday road safety
Over 10,000 restaurants nationwide join a public service offering free coffee during Christmas to curb fatigue and highway hypnosis. Signs urge drivers to take a safety break as civic groups also provide coffee and thanks are extended to participants for aiding traveling families.
Power Transition Message From 1960s Interviewer Perspective
The piece discusses midterm power shifts and the need for cooperation between outgoing administrations and incoming ones. It cites past transitions from Hoover to Roosevelt, Truman to Eisenhower, and references Nixon’s approach, stressing continuity and quick handover to avoid crises and maintain public confidence.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Nixon faces credibility test over Radio Free Europe funds
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak note the Johnson era leaves a credibility issue for President elect Nixon regarding clandestine CIA financed support for Radio Free Europe. The continuation of the U S subsidy funds the propaganda effort aimed at Communist Eastern Europe, a sensitive matter for the new administration.
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Johnson
Nixon
Radio Free Europe
U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
Europe
United States
Munich
Lisbon
Heidelberg
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Poland
Romania
CIA
Radio Liberty
Soviet Union
National Students Association
Nicholas de B. Katzenbach
Katzenbach
State Department
Fozzy Bottom
British Broadcasting Corporation
Eastern Europe
Voice of America
Jame Duck
Nixon Warren detente questioned by sources as talks unfold
Reports say Nixon seeking a smooth transition with Chief Justice Warren but insiders warn cordiality remains limited. Warren indicated willingness to stay until the term ends, yet hints of a broader deal and the ongoing CIA funded Radio Free Europe subsidies color the looming power shift and credibility concerns.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Earl Warren
Warren
Nixon
New York
Supreme Court
Johnson
Senate
Abe Fortas
Wareren
Radio Free Europe
CIA
U.S
Voice of America
Communist push narrows to 80 miles of Nanking
Chinese Communist spearheads close in on Nanking as Nationalists face a widening political crisis. In the United States Cpl. Bruce E. Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Thomas, is named outstanding graduate of the leaders' course in the Third Armored Division school at Fort Knox Kentucky.
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Lubbock
Nanking
Brownfield
Bruce E. Thomas
Manuel Thomas
Third Armored Division
Ft. Knox
Kennedy Quietly Builds Path Toward 1972 Nomination
Senator Edward Kennedy shows practical moves toward a 1972 presidential bid while maintaining a Senate seat. He engages with Democratic leaders and even obtained Humphrey campaign reports through an internal spy, signaling long term preparation within the party.
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Washington
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
McLean
Aaron Henry
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Humphrey
Senator Kennedy
Senate
Democratic Party
Headline Style Dilemma Ends for Nixon Name Usage
A guest editorial notes newspapers will spell out Nixon in headlines to avoid cramped initials. Editors prefer full name usage over RMN initials, citing space and impact concerns. The piece hints at broader newsroom debates on naming presidents in print.
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Nixon
The
Journal
Jess
Democrat
Onix
Spiro Agnew
Atlanta Journal
Supreme Court Rules Bus Not Obligated to Warn Snoozing Passengers
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Colonial Coach Lines not required to warn passengers about stretching out on rear seats for a snooze. An Ottawa woman seeking damages for injuries when the bus hit a bump was denied, with Justice Ritchie stating no duty breach. Justice Spence dissented, noting overnight trips may justify caution.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Dick Gregory
Chicago
Gregory
Richard Daley
Benjamin Willis
Hugo L. Black
Thurgood Marshall
Policmen
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Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa
Colonial Coach Lines, Ltd
New York
Ontario Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Roland Ritchie
Colonial Coach
Wishart Spence
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