Power Struggle From 1903 to 1911 in Congress
An overview of Speaker Joe Cannon's dominance in the House and his eventual erosion of power from 1909 to 1911. The piece contrasts constitutional checks, congressional authority, and executive limits, then pivots to Pearl Buck, noting her death at 80 in Vermont and detailing her life, awards, and impact on East-West cultural understanding.
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United States
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Pearl Buck
Vermont
Hillboro
West Virginia
Mrs. Buck
China
Nixon
Kennedy Shifts Toward the Center in 1976 Tilt
Washington report notes Sen Edward Kennedy inviting centrist adviser Ben Wattenberg to a Capitol Hill luncheon signaling a move to the political center. He splits with hardliners over school busing and seeks talks with national party leaders while considering electoral gains in the South.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Ben F. Wattenberg
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Wattenberg
Henry M. Jackson
New Coalition For A Democratic Majority
CDM
Robert Strauss
Afl-Cio
Dixie
University of Virginia
GOP Lacks Warmth For All Its Respectability
Washington analysis notes Republicans show broad support for Nixon era policies while lacking broad warmth or momentum. GOP control trails Democrats in Senate, House, governorships, and city leadership as party structures grow. Bush as national chair aims to win back disaffected voters with slogans of peace and prosperity amid Watergate fallout.
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Crocodile Metaphors Enter Tax Fight Over Federal Aid
Governors from Kentucky Georgia and Arkansas protest Nixon budget actions in Washington arguing federal funds for state projects are being tightened. A Tax Foundation study projects state local revenues may exceed spending by 13 billion in 1975 and 9 billion in 1980. The piece examines property taxes enrollment costs and the political battle over impounding appropriations with Republicans aligning with the White House.
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Dale
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Neax Foundation
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White House
King’ Features Syndicate
Culture Bandits and Smuggled Ancient Art Worth Millions
The Cleveland Museum curator John Cooney says 95 percent of ancient art in this country is smuggled. The piece on wall import legality notes a $1 million Metropolitan vase case. theft is theft in any field, and policing art relies on cooperation from governments to curb crooks.
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John Cooney
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Citizens for Nixon in 1976 push to repeal 22nd Amendment
A new group named Citizens for Nixon in 1976 proposes overturning the 22nd Amendment to allow Nixon a potential fourth term. They hire PFP Advertising in New York and plan a multimillion dollar, nationwide campaign across radio TV newspapers magazines and billboards.
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