Secret intelligence operations worded by Nixon
In a June 1970 statement President Nixon disclosed approval of resuming certain intelligence activities halted in 1966. The plan included surreptitious entry in specified targets and situations tied to national security. He rescinded the move after five days due to FBI Director Hoover’s opposition.
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Red Tape Trails for Newcomers in Texas Driving
A San Antonio News account details a newcomer’s path to Texas car and license compliance. Steps include certificate verification at the police station, notarizing the license application, courthouse submission, state office licensing, and an inspection for a safety sticker. Clerks are described as pleasant and helpful.
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Letter writers critique Long Beach State Senate censure
A reader argues Tom Willman misstates the two track system issue at Long Beach State University. The censure stemmed from President Stephen Horn using unilateral procedures, not the concept of administrative participation, and trustees should follow campus policy. Another letter reflects on Watergate, urging viable government processes and reform to lessen partisan self-interest. Barbara F Hoepfl of Long Beach signs.
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Stephen Horn
Willman
Senate
Long Beach
Barbara
Hoepfl
Useful Holidays Bring Gift or Grim Prospects
Gordon Goss argues that Monday holidays attract supporters and detractors. He notes boosted alcohol sales, more car crashes, and potential rise in accidental deaths among youth, while burglars may profit from empty homes during extra holiday time.
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Long Beach
Gordon Goss
Bold plan for school freedom
New Hampshire considers a tuition voucher pilot allowing each of about a thousand school age children in a community to receive an $800 voucher to spend on any accredited school. Backed by educators, the plan aims to study universal school choice with potential U.S. Office of Education grants and data by 1978.
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Antrim
New Hampshire
U.S
Adam Smith
Smith
Milton Friedman
Chicago
Christopher Jencks
Harvard
Virginia
Supreme Court
Nome
Friedman
Office of Economic Opportunity
Alum Rock
California
William Bittenbender
New Hampshire Board of Education
Newell Paire
New Hampshire House of Representatives
Meldrim Thompson
U.S. Office of Education
Senate squabble over Civil Aeronautics Board nominee
The White House faced Senate Commerce Committee pressure as Sen. Norris Cotton warned the nomination of Lee West may suffer a tough hearing due to questions about loyalty and past ties to American Airlines. White House aides deny any backroom deal while Cotton insists on a strong, vetted candidate. The dispute mirrors broader concerns about influence and oversight in federal appointments.
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Senate Commerce Committee
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R-N.h
Robert Murphy
CAD
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Murphy
Cotton
Flanigan
Oklahoma
Lee West
American Airlines
West
American
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Seeney
Navy overspending flagged as overobligating issue
Months ago reports cited Navy officials overobligating by about one hundred million dollars beyond Congress authorization. The practice strains Pentagon dealings as firms like American Transfer Company of Baltimore faced delayed payments awaiting additional funding and congressional approval.
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U S aids Iran to bolster military strength and links
The United States plans a broad program to strengthen Iran’s armed forces with U S advisers training Iranian troops in helicopter use and other advanced gear under a five year, 2 billion dollar Pentagon backed sale. Tehran seeks stability amid regional tensions and Soviet competition while expanding ties with Washington.
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