No fault car insurance merits reform in California
The Nixon administration urges Congress to back no fault auto insurance. California’s State Sen Beilenson has proposed automatic compensation of economic losses regardless of fault. Editorial argues for limited no fault with reform to cover pain and suffering and to allow comparative negligence, reducing lawyer influence and keeping victims compensated.
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Congress
California
Anthony Beilenson
Easter Seal drive endorsed by county Social Service Dept
The Crippled Children's Society of Los Angeles County seeks gifts as it furthers rehabilitation services. The LA city endorsement highlights high standards and low fundraising costs, with 75 percent of funds staying in the county to aid 14 000 children. This year ES aim is 1 75 million amid economic strain. Contributions may be mailed to 7120 Franklin Ave LA 90051.
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Social Service Department
Crippled Children’s Society of
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Social Service
Tile Society
National Health Agency
Crippled Children's Society of Los Angeles
Franklin Ave
Calif
Jay van Andel
Jackson brakes rush to isolation in presidential bid
Washington Senator Henry M. Jackson sidelines Vietnam policy to keep a non pacifist, strong world posture within the Democratic Party. His stance contrasts with Muskie and Humphrey, offering alternatives to party retreat from global leadership amid Nixon’s Vietnam policy. Jackson remains a northern Democrat aligned with Johnson era views.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
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Vietnam
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Tke
McGovern
Muskie
Kennedy
Fulbright
Jackson
Johnson
Humphrey-Muskie
Humphrey
United States
Asia
Nixon
Israel
Everyman Green Island Car Essay Reflections on Auto Life
A historical meditation on the car as a transforming device in American life. The piece portrays the vehicle evolving from a farming tool to town transport, courting chamber, and social buffer, with shifts in its role through decades while noting radio and lifestyle impacts.
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Washington
Henry Ford
The Car as Symbol and Burden in America
Russell Baker reflects on the 1950s car as a status symbol and criticizes automotive culture. He argues Detroit firms promote sex appeal while cars pollute, endanger cities, and trap people in traffic. He ponders modern life. the car both isolates and defines personal identity.
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Letters to Editor on Detergents and Revenue Sharing
Readers raise concerns about nonphosphate detergents potentially harming waterways. They criticize revenue sharing as increasing federal control and urge tax cuts to empower local governments. Occasional notes reflect frustration with press access and hospital elevator safety in Long Beach.
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Hl Gertietas Hospital
Long Beach
Lawrence Triesch
Holy Innocents Parish
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