Editorial condemns Meany conduct at Nixon visit
The AFL-CIO convention gave President Nixon a hostile reception with ban on television and laughter at disagreements. Meany pounded the gavel to demand decorum as Nixon met delegates, drawing criticism for ill manners. The piece argues civility should have governed the invitation and reception, noting public opinion favors courteous treatment of guests.
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Afl-Cio
Nixon
Kennedy
Johnson
George Meany
White House
Hubert Humphrey
Pompidou on Currency Questions Sets Tone for Policy
The French president answered press questions on currencies with candor, warning the topic would be lengthy and dull but essential. The contrast with American political style highlights cultural values. the piece suggests leaders may gain respect by embracing boring but serious work.
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Georges Pompidou
Pompidou
Wage freeze sparks reader fury over enforcement
A reader urges scuttling the wage price freeze citing ineffectual enforcement and bureaucratic delays. The letter details frustration with price controls, IRS responses, and a caller's experience filing Form OEP 200. The piece also condemns misleading film advertising about The American Wilderness and ends with a Long Beach signoff.
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America
Long Beach
N. D. Crandall
Reagan welfare changes assailed on Frost show
On the David Frost program Gov. Reagan praised removing thousands from welfare rolls as a key achievement. The writer notes potential hardship for those losing benefits and criticizes tax measures and pay raises linked to the governor, suggesting many Californians may not share pride. George Toll from Long Beach signs off.
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David Frost
Reagan
Faith and futility at the United Nations
A veteran observer wanders the UN in a day of crowded corridors and empty resolutions. He notes Namibia as South West Africa, Rhodesia’s military actions, and calls out the paradox of earnest committees amid global rhetoric. The piece ends with satire on a new subcommittee for in-depth discussions.
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N.Y
New York
Kennedy
Unite Nations
U.N
South West Africa
Namibia
General Assembly
Rhodesia
Freedom Fighters
Adversity reshapes Realists in Meany Nixon Camp
In the face of economic hardship George Meany AFL-CIO and President Nixon shift toward practical policy. The piece argues adversity exposes flaws in hawkish wage and welfare plans and notes Nixon shifting from ideological approaches to more pragmatic trade talks with the Soviet Union and increased openness to foreign equipment. Teachers face backlash from no-discipline schooling theories.
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George Meany
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Vietnam
Nixon
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Stang
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Meany
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Japan
Willy Brandt
Henry Ford
Germany
Britain
Washington
Nixon presses plan to share revenue with local governments
President Nixon aims to push a revenue sharing program to aid states and cities facing fiscal crises, arguing only major tax reform can rescue schools and municipalities. aides explore options like earmarking income tax or a value added tax, while Attica hearings loom for Rep Pepper on prison reform.
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