Cadet Forum Sees Female Commander In Chief Possibility
Editorial notes that women speakers urged cadets to consider a female president or commander in chief by 2001. Jayne B. Spain of Litton Industries cites ongoing presidential elections and past female leaders such as Indira Gandhi and Golda Meir as precedent.
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Colorado Springs
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Jayne B. Spain
Litton Industries
White House
Spain
England
Elizabeth I
Queen Victoria
Indira Gandhi
India
Golda Meir
Israel
United States
Ailing 19 Year Olds Lead Medic Alert Ranks
Medic Alert Foundation reports 60,000 new members last year with 19-year-olds as the largest single group. Reasons include penicillin allergy diabetes or contact lens use. Founder Dr. Marion C. Collins notes 19 to 21 year olds join as they leave home for college or service. Over 400,000 members worldwide with 1,000 joining weekly. Each bracelet or necklace carries medical condition, membership number, and central phone access in Turlock California.
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Medic Alert
Foundation
Turlock
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Boyle's Column Humor From New York Receptions
Hal Boyle riffs on receptionist small talk in a collage of overheard office banter. Jokes span flirtation, paydays, lunch breaks, and managers, with punchlines about calling bosses, paying debts, and sly inquiries. A vivid snapshot of midcentury workplace chatter.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Myrtle
Nixon Plans Private Sessions With Governors After Conference
President Nixon, buoyed by his regional revenue sharing conference success, intends to hold at least three more private talks with state governors. The Des Moines meeting on March 1 marked the initial session.
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Nixon
Des Moines
Our Lawyer Defamation Case Questions Jest and Liability
A TV host calls a guest "a member of the Mafia" in jest. The guest sues for defamation arguing the remark harmed reputation. The case tests whether jokey statements can be legally false and actionable.
Nixon Touts Revenue Sharing With Four Governors
The 1971 ABA Tex story covers Will Bernard on defamation laws and a report of Nixon’s revenue sharing with four governors. Warren Hearnes and Patrick Lucey expressed mixed reactions after meetings with Nixon aides. Ehrlichman notes long briefings while Ogilvie pushes a tax effort issue and Hardin favors regional meetings with informal discussions.
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Warren E. Hearnes
White House
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Nixon
Lacey
John D. Ehrlichman
Richard B. Ogilvie
Illnois
Ogilvie
Illinois
Ehrlichman
Taxpayers Form Coalition Against Income Tax
A blue ribbon committee to oppose income taxation is formed in Texas led by Midland attorney Tom Sealy who resigns from the Coordinating Board to direct the statewide effort. The Texas Association of Taxpayers begins with an advisory panel of 300 citizens and seeks a tax program within the present structure without personal or corporate income taxes. Sealy stresses a constructive approach to persuade the Legislature during the regular session.
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Tex
Midland
Tom Sealy
Texas College and University System
Texas Association of Taxpayers
Sealy
House
Senate
State Affairs Committee
Sen
W. T. Moore
Bryan
State Affairs
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