Editorial calls Douglas to retire from Supreme Court
The editorial urges Justice William C. Douglas to retire if his health prevents full participation. It notes his long, distinguished court career and argues the Senate would likely confirm a strong successor, while Ford has already made solid appointments. It stresses nine fully functioning justices and weighs timing this summer or fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
William C. Douglas
Douglas
Gerald Ward
Ford
Senate
Nixon
Court
CIA blamed for women’s movement paralysis debate
A feminist leader accuses the CIA of hindering the U.S. women’s movement. Critics warn such charges undermine intelligent debate and risk turning the CIA into a universal whipping boy. The piece argues for careful, evidence based discussion.
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CIA
Ms. Friedan
Women’s Movement
Friedan
The
Birch Society
Communist Party
Dwight Eisenhower
Gloria Steinem
Betty Friedan
Signatures on Declaration U S Capitol Sparks Mixed Reactions
In Washington on the 200th anniversary year about 2300 people were asked to sign a key Declaration paragraph. The Peoples Bicentennial Commission led by Jeremy Rifkin reported 47 percent did not recognize the Declaration and 63 percent refused to sign. Among signers only 35 percent knew its meaning.
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Washington
The
Peoples
Justice Department
Pentagon
Capitol Hil
Commie
Opponents vow to keep fighting the B1 bomber
Quaker AFSC lobbyists and allied groups wage a yearlong campaign against the B1 bomber despite a Senate vote approving 726.2 million for continued research and development. Critics label the project an economic and environmental disaster, warning of ozone depletion and stratospheric damage if the fleet of 244 planes flies 74 missions annually.
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Washington
America
Senate
Terry Provance
American Friends Service Committee
Quaker Peace and Relief Organization
AFSC
Environmental Action Foundation
George ‘McGovern
McGovern
James Conroy
Paul d’Eustachio
Friends and the
Conroy
d’Eustachio
Air Force
Letters to the editor confront benefits backlash and local concerns
Readers argue unemployment benefits for teachers were the result of a congressional error not a teachers’ plot. They urge fairness toward educators, challenge coverage of Chinese restaurants, and complain about nuisance calls during vacation and Bicentennial sentiments.
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Congress
Long Beach
Reader objects to 55 mph limit and federal funding
A letter argues the 55 mph national limit infringes state rights and burdens taxpayers through gas taxes. The writer accuses federal pressure tactics, cites Arab oil and housing programs, and warns of government overreach. Also critiques a photo depicting President Ford’s son with a steer on a Southern California ranch.
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Ford
California
Washington, D.C
Foard urges mandatory prison terms
A reader comments on a newspaper headline about mandatory prison terms, arguing that leaders must obey the law and criticizing the President for alleged leniency. The letter contends crime by any official should be punished and decries selective enforcement.
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Edward Levi
Department of Justice
Central Intelligence Agency
James Bond
By Robert Gruenberg
Chicago Daily News
Oregon
Aelel
Rata
Ben Zinser
Board of Health
Los Angeles County
Helen Dandyng
F. H. Mauser
National
Ty Neane
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