House Rejects Cigarette Ad Curbs Vote Counts 282 to 137
The House decisively rejected six-year curbs on cigarette advertising and blocked health hazard warnings in ads. The bill, opposed by antismoking groups, moves to the Senate where prospects are uncertain. Rep. Moss condemned the action as a disgraceful performance.
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GOP Leader Dirksen Attacked Over Knowles Blockade
Senate GOP leader Everett Dirksen faced charges from Charles Goodell that he obstructed the nomination of Dr. John H. Knowles as top health official. Goodell urged Dirksen to yield to Senate will, highlighting a stalled appointment seen as a political issue for the Nixon administration.
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Senate and House clash over cigarette advertising limits
Law restricting government action to labeling remains in effect as debate roars. House members warn ads glamorize smoking risking youths, while tobacco supporters argue health warnings would harm growers and workers. Senate leadership moves to delay and back full hearings with a potential filibuster.
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