Safer school buses push for tougher safety standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposes stronger school bus rules focusing on sturdier seats and belt alerts, with debates on frame design and post September 1974 manufactured buses. A separate Docena Alabama derailment prompted evacuations, underscoring rail safety calls. The column also notes Costello’s notoriety and cites a biblical verse at article end.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Douglas Toms
Dog Problem at Mayfield School Sparks Letter to Editor
A Mayfield parent describes a recurring dog issue near the school. She warns of hungry dogs patrolling the block from the school to Shefield Street, threatening children and property and urges action. She also ties the concern to broader public dispute about war and peace.
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Japan Tells Its Side On Nixon Kissinger Shock Waves
The piece argues that Japan is delivering shocks to the United States after Nixon’s 1971 moves. Japan offers 30 million to North Vietnam, and plans a 6000 mile pipeline to Vladivostok, challenging U.S. balance of power. It notes Japan’s past obedience and growing frustration with Kissinger’s China visit.
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Henry Kissinger
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Pack the Court Debate Sparks Abortion Row
Tory professor John Roche analyzes the Supreme Court abortion ruling. He notes Justice Blackmun's majority opinion allows private abortion decisions up to around the seventh month and calls the decision a form of judicial legislation. He cites conservative reaction, particularly John Noonan Jr., who urges a constitutional amendment and even court packing to overturn the decision. Roosevelt’s court-packing ideas are discussed as a historic foil.
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National Review
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University of California (Berkeley
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Dred Scott
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Noonan
Demolition Derby At LA Coliseum Draws 25000 Fans
In Los Angeles on February 18 1973 a demolition derby drew about 25000 spectators. Ken McCain won 7000 with a Ford LTD wrecking another Mercury station wagon as Evel Knievel wowed fans by jumping a mound of wrecked cars. The event sparked mixed reactions and high gate receipts.
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Tom Zumwald
Evel Knievel
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates Detail
The Journal outlines daily and Sunday pricing for home delivery by newspaper boy and motor route, and annual mail rates for in and outside trading areas. It notes payment in advance and adds a monthly service charge for motor route tube placement.
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