Editorial on oil crisis and price controls in America
The piece argues that gasoline prices remain high but affordable in the U S compared with Europe while criticizing Senator Henry Jacksons call for crude price rollbacks. It warns that price ceilings distort markets, urges energy investment, notes two thirds of oil comes from domestic production, and explains the limits of controls amid geopolitics and shale coal liquefaction.
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Letter from a Child of America to SILA
A writer calling self a Child of America sends a letter and $5 to Patricia Hearst's father, urging theSymbionese Liberation Army to address U S societal problems. The note pleads for unity among citizens and reflects concern over taxes and truth while seeking consideration for the writer’s Easter gift. The sender offers no return address and the letter was forwarded to Randolph Hearst.
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Patricia Hearst
America
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Patricia
Symbionese Liberation Army
Barry Goldwater Attacks Henry Jackson at Business Leaders Forum
Barry Goldwater blasted Sen. Henry M. Jackson as a conservative Democrat masking pro business populism. He warned Jackson’s federalizing of corporate boards and looming steel industry controls threaten free enterprise, aided by Jewish community backing and a pro labor record. Rhodes blocks Bauman for impeachment panel seat prompting intra party clash. Energy feud touches Roy Ash and Irving Levine with Simon demanding accountability.
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Barry M. Goldwater
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John Rhodes
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Maryland
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Bauman
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Republican Committee On Committees
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Delbert L. Latta
Ohio
Latta
Gerald Ford
Executive Committee
Committee On Committees
White House
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Seed of Courage: Solzhenitsyn and the Seven Who Came
Washington column argues Solzhenitsyn’s arrest exposes the Soviet regime’s fear of ideas and enduring human courage. It notes the regime’s brutality, the symbolic power of one man, and the seed of freedom that persists despite Minsk detente.
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Declining GOP Retirements Stir 1974 Election Hopes
A mix of theories sparks talk of large retirement waves in 1974 with 21 House members stepping down by February. Some say Watergate fears drive Republicans and Democrats alike to quit, while others predict a general mood to “throw the rascals out.” The piece cautions voters not to discard good public service with bad apples.
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Bush
Hank Parkinson
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