Lighter Side: Hawk Urges Bold Aid After Laos Setback
Washington based humor column recalls U.S. aid shutdown in Laos after Vientiane protests. Commodore Claus von Frigate criticizes foreign policy, urges Marines or dramatic airdrops to force aid, and envisions covert naval shipments to underground docks. The author notes a hawkish stance on generosity.
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Washington
UPI
Mayaguez
U.S
Southeast Asia
Vientiane
Laos
Claus von Frigate
Foreign Aid Forever
von Frigate
Cambodia
Reagan urges inflation fight over recession in Houston
Former California governor Ronald Reagan told reporters in Houston that Congress must curb inflation with a balanced budget rather than push more spending to fight recession. He voiced support for deregulating crude oil prices and increasing domestic production while government eases pressure on industry. Reagan avoided committing to a 1976 presidential bid, noting the decision is far down the road.
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Houston
California
Ronald Reagan
Congress
Reagan
Ile
Republican Party
Texas
John Connally
Ford
Regan
Ford vetoes tourism aid bill for bicentennial effort
President Ford vetoed an 18.1 million bill that would have funded foreign visitor promotion and domestic tourism. He said states and localities already maintain facilities to promote American travel and the federal role is unjustified.
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Washington
New Hampshire keeps felony penalties on marijuana
The New Hampshire Senate voted to retain felony penalties for marijuana possession and defeated a bid to decriminalize under one ounce. The sponsor argued it was needed amid rising use while opponents warned of drug-related dangers and urged softer penalties.
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New Hampshire
Concord
N.H
David Bradley
Referendum backs repeal drive on sex acts law
Supporters secured official approval to begin a ballot measure campaign to repeal a newly enacted private sex acts law. The petition calendar allows until August 11 to collect 312,404 signatures for the June 1976 primary ballot, with possible effect date changes if enough signatures are gathered.
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Sacramento
UPD
March Fong
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