Chamber Critiques Price Control Proposal Reforms
The U S Chamber of Commerce opposes pre notification of price increases and government approval for price changes arguing such rules deter price cuts, invite public scrutiny of confidential data, and hurt small businesses unable to wait. It urges a one year extension of the Economic Stabilization Act to maintain wage and price controls.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Congress
Nixon
McGovern abandons role as titular Democratic leader
Senator George McGovern says he no longer wishes to be seen as the party’s titular leader. He joins Barry Goldwater and Hubert Humphrey as living ex leaders, a shift likely to be noted mainly by political editors. He aims to soften his post election views for his South Dakota re election race, leaving a void quickly filled by others.
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McGovern
Democratic Party
Barry Goldwater
Hubert J. Humphrey
Dr. Spock
South Dakota
George McGovern
Democrats
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Letters on living with fear and rights in Long Beach
Readers weigh in on gun control and personal sovereignty. Linda Lang argues fear stems from easy access to guns and calls for stricter controls. Hugh D Dudley counters with Equal Rights concerns and national sovereignty, while a California reader questions Capitol restoration costs and favors a larger, modern Capitol moving away from Sutler’s Fort at Sutler’s Barton.
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L. A. Collins Sr
Long Beach
Ouys
Faxttierle
N.C
Hugh D. Dudley
San Diego Tribune
State Capitol
Sutler
Sutter
Letter on seat belts and rescue challenges in crashes
A letter argues that many fatalities occur because occupants rely on seat belts to stay latched. It claims modern belts unlatch quickly, complicating rescues and survival for those ejected or hurled through windshields, challenging the idea that buckling always saves lives.
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Long Beach
Fear of New Iraqi Arrests Target Baghdad Jews
United Press International reports from Baghdad indicate a new wave of arrests against Jews in Iraq, with about 30 prominent Baghdad Jews missing since last September. The Iraqi government denies imprisoning Jews for political or religious reasons while acknowledging no such arrests, as fears persist.
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United Press International
Baghdad
Jerusalem
Lucius Clay
United Nations
Iraq
Europe
Basra
Rights and wrongs of impounding
Washington observers see Congress gridlocked over budget impoundment as President Nixon presses for spending restraint. The piece argues the President is correct on fiscal policy and executive power while Congress remains baffled and constrained, with REAP funding at stake and the House vote to restore the program facing a likely veto.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Nixon
John Ehrlichman
Matt Dillon
Carl Albert
Mr. Nixon
United States
Treasury
Legislative Branch
Pentagon
U.S
Europe
Italy
West
Germany
Keeping the U.S. strong with volunteer forces
The Nixon administration seeks a gradual shift from conscription to a volunteer military, arguing it will preserve U.S. defense and global influence. It emphasizes maintaining parity with NATO and Warsaw Pact arms, avoiding unilateral cuts, and managing European and Asian commitments while reducing noncombatant roles.
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Europe
NATO
Warsaw Pact
Compex
U.S
Japan
Washington
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