National transportation trust fund eyed by Volpe
Secretary Volpe described the mass transit bill as addressing roots of the urban transportation crisis and urged an orderly, coordinated approach. He outlined plans for a national transportation trust fund to pool federal money for multiple transit needs, inviting public discussion.
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John A. Volpe
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Transportation
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Federal Highway Trust Fund
Dorm for Capitol page boys proposed by House
A House rules subcommittee recommends a page dormitory for Capitol pages aged 14 to 18. The dorm would be constructed and operated under supervision to improve welfare and reassure parents, with restricted off duty hours and structured living arrangements.
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Lenin and Stalin’s shadow on American Communists
The reader critiques the American Communist movement, arguing the CP lacks a solid base, fears Soviet influence, and cites anti liberal measures, anti Semitism and repression as tools. It suggests potential for infiltration amid disorganized labor and youth support, and compares US CP tactics to Soviet models and Minutemen vigilantism.
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Joseph Stalin
Earl Browder
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New York World-Telegram
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Comintern
U. S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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C.P
Whitey
Soviet Union
Ussr
Siberia
California
Minutemen
U.S.S.R
Izvestia
United States
Stalin
Rumor versus truth in journalism from a veteran editor
A veteran newspaperman warns against repeating rumors and quotes about ugly happenings. He stresses verifying sources, avoiding out of context facts, and the legal risks of libel and slander. The piece urges cautious reporting and refusal to print dubious material.
Congressional elections shaped by unions and civil rights influence
Analysis notes growing uncertainty in the 1970 election cycle as labor unions and civil rights groups seek to sway Senate and House outcomes. It highlights party strategy, potential Republican chairmanship gains, and debates over inflation and cost of living amid Nixon era politics.
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Senate
House
Nixon
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North
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with in town and mail options. Prices shown include 10 cents per weekday, 20 cents for Sunday, 21 dollars per year inside the trading area, 30 dollars outside, and 38 dollars outside the U.S. All subscriptions are payable in advance.
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Local factors and lobbying sway counted votes
When votes are counted, districts show local factors mattered more than national trends, aided by campaign funds from powerful lobbying groups controlling many members of Congress today.
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Congress
Viet Cong Attacks Lab in Dalat as Labor Leader Seeks Peace
Tran Quoc Buy, head of the Vietnamese Confederation of Labor, reports to US senators that Viet Cong aggression, including the January 16 1970 bombing of the CVT office in Dalat, undermines any claim of peaceful coalition with South Vietnamese workers. He notes the CVT’s independence and warns of Viet Cong tactics. A Filipino journalist cites a plan to move Viet Cong to North Vietnam, with H Ross Perot cited as potential financier.
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Dove
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Tran Quoc Buy
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Texas
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Vietnam
H.ross Perot
Odd Facts From Across the World and Nature
The notes cover diverse statements such as Bulgaria's trade with Russia, Tonga as the last Pacific island kingdom, Helvetia as an ancient name for Switzerland, a wasp's 110 wing strokes per second, skin housing over 19 000 cells per square inch, uxoricide meaning murder of a wife, Greece's population over eight million, England's Parliament established in 1295, hair count around 120 000 on a normal scalp, four fifths of living things in the sea, and Poland with 3 percent of farms privately owned.
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