Protecting the President A tough Washington job
The piece notes the demanding task of guarding the President, citing dramatic incidents at the White House gates and helicopter intrusions. It discusses Secret Service efforts to prevent harm while balancing public access to the White House and mentions past threats and policy stances.
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Copley News Service
Washington
Secret Service
Colorado
Congress
White House
Blair House
Executive Mansion
Truman
Vatican
Expose zeal risks national safety says critic
A columnist argues against reckless muckraking in journalism. The piece defends the CIA’s role in global security while warning that aggressive exposure could erode national cover and aid adversaries. It cites Woodward Bernstein and agee as examples in the debate.
Tradeoffs in Highways Legislation Weigh Costs and Gains
Congress attached riders to a major highway bill, preserving a 55 mph national limit and noting a 23 percent drop in traffic fatalities in early 1974. The act also raises truck gross weight by 10 percent, boosting cargo capacity but potentially increasing fatality risk.
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U.S
Ford
Changes in food stamp denominations set for March 1
The Agriculture Department plans new food stamp denominations of 1 5 and 10 dollars by March 1 to meet larger allotments amid paper shortages and rising costs. Officials say higher value stamps reduce numbers needed and cut program expenses while reflecting currency devaluation.
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Department of Agriculture
Like a step backward in car design and fuel policy
Letter-writer John B. Wells blasts Washington economists and Detroit engineers for permitting faster, thirstier cars despite a 55 mph speed limit and rising gas prices. He cites poorer mileage of a 1974 model versus a 1970 model, questions tax policy, and urges retraining engineers to curb fuel waste. He warns freight rates would rise as costs shift to consumers.
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Washington
Detroit
Cincinnati
Students propose bus route change to save trips
Becky Stahley and Brigitte Seifert request pickup of 18 Manchester and Rosedale students on Bus No 23 to cut trips. They note a three fourths empty bus and five stops en route, asking the district to consider a saving plan. The editor says the suggestion was referred to the proper school authority for discussion.
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CIA
U.S
North Africa
Cuba
Hanoi
Kremlin
Manchester
Rosedale
Becky Stahley
Arcadia Drive
Buckley vs AFTRA Free Speech Battle Continued
William F Buckley Jr recounts AFTRA’s pressure to join and the Supreme Court's denial of certiorari in Buckley et al v AFTRA Judge Douglas dissent argued that Congress cannot authorize limits on speech the First Amendment forbids The Right to Work Foundation plans a new appeal to the Supreme Court highlighting the appellate court’s ambiguities
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John Marshall
Right To Work Foundation
AFTRA
Yale
Alex Bickel
Bickel
Court of Appeals
National Labor Relations Board
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Williams
Supreme Court
Union dues and press freedom clash in Cronkite era debate
The piece argues lower courts reject forcing news commentators to join unions but allow paying dues. It questions AFTRA contracts with employers, the role of CBS and William Paley, and hints at possible NLRB action if the Supreme Court blocks dues. It frames a broader fight over labor and free press in 1956.
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AFTRA
Buckley
Stanton
Lewis
Cronkite
Sevareid
Walter Cronkite
William Paley
Supreme Court
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Philip Agee
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Allende
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Dennis the Menace
William F. Buckley JR
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Fulton Lewis Jr
Dickerman Williams
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