Specter of Reform 72 Candidates Face Senate Dilemma
In a quiet December Senate moment Sen Edward Kennedy signaled he remains on the job as Democratic whip while Byrd lobbies to replace him. The piece traces Kennedy Muskie Bayh McGovern Humphrey Mondale Hughes and others as 1971 presidential candidates balance floor duties with campaign duties amid a divided Senate and leadership tensions.
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Vote on Senate chairmen urged to curb seniority
Two senators Harris and Mathias propose a biannual recorded vote for each Senate committee chair, linking reform to accountability. At a hearing they cited Common Cause leader Gardner and National Urban League official Young, arguing the current seniority system erodes public trust and accountability.
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Hickel Sees Nixon Policy As Disastrous But Hopes for Change
Former Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel criticized President Nixon's fiscal policy as disastrous but predicted improvement in two years. Fired last month, Hickel urged policy to favor Americans over electoral interests and refused to pledge support for Nixon's reelection. He called American-Republican, not Nixon Republican, and questioned remnants of White House staff autonomy.
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Adventures in Memory promotion in Chicago reaches readers
A Chicago publisher claims there is no simple method for building a powerful memory and promises a free booklet titled Adventures in Memory. The ad asserts better business, social poise, confidence, and popularity from remembering everything. Send name address and zip to Memory Studies at 635 Diversey Parkway.
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