Secrecy in Washington under Nixon scrutiny
Clark Mollenhoff argues secrecy rose in Washington during his 20 years and cites a 28 correspondent survey by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Nineteen say secrecy increased, eight say it stayed the same, one says it declined. He blames inexperience among Nixon aides and bureaucratic growth while urging the President to listen to reporters and talk with officials.
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Chicago Daily News
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Congress
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Ford recalls Torino Montego bearings at no cost
Ford will replace axles and bearings on all affected cars at no charge, a move costing about $30 million and aligning with a public call for action after rear axle bearing failures caused wheels to detach. The recall follows editorial criticism and compares to GM’s $85 million carburetor fix, as Ford markets its “listening better” program.
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Ralph Nader
General Motors
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Why IQ tests are opposed by parents and educators
Letter from Martin R. Gildick of California Rural Legal Assistance argues against group IQ tests. He cites bias against low income children, misleading use by teachers, and the harm of equating low scores with uneducable status. He notes New York and Los Angeles actions and calls for repeal of group IQ testing laws.
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California Rural Legal Assistance
New York State
Los Angeles
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California Association of School Psychologists and Psychometrists
San Francisco
Martin R. Gi
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Scarey thoughts on blood donation and charity asks
A reader from Long Beach urges reform of blood transfusion funding and donations. They propose a $25 to $30 IRS allowance per pint donated plus mileage when Red Cross asks donors to travel, arguing such support is a charitable gift equal to money or goods.
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Internal Revenue Service
Red Cross
Long Beach
Keep off the bridge
Florence Marie Donsbach objects to signage on the Queen’s Way Bridge that bans bicycles and motorcycles while Long Beach pursues the Queen Mary project. She argues a nonpolluting route is needed to reach it, criticizing conflicting signs and calling for consistent policy.
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Queen’s Way
Long Beach
Queen Mary Project
Florence
Marie Donsbach
Kissinger As Washington Power Hand In Crisis
Henry Kissinger stands as the central figure in Nixon's foreign policy, guiding talks with Brezhnev and Gromyko while balancing confidentiality and public accountability. The piece praises his intelligence, patience, and stamina, notes criticism of executive privilege, and frames Kissinger as a indispensable yet controversial instrument of the president.
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Henry Kissinger
Washington
Nixon
Kissinger
White House
Moscow
Peking
Kissingers
Chou En-lai
Ching
Fulbright fears cut threaten Voice of America funding
In a critique of Senator Fulbright’s push to slash US information agencies, the article argues a 26 percent budget cut to the United States Information Agency would cripple Voice of America, threaten 3,500 broadcasters, and undermine global influence. It notes Fulbright’s long Senate career, calls the plan misguided, and urges compromise to preserve national interest.
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United States Information Agency
Voice of America
Fulbright
Frank Shakespeare
USTA
Shakespeare
James Buckley
New York
Bruce Herschensohn
Herschensohn
USIA
White House
Foreign Relations Committee
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VOA
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China
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United States
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