Editorial on FTC stance toward miniature racing cars
The editorial rebukes the Federal Trade Commission for labeling Hot Wheels and similar toys as exploiting children. It argues ads spark imagination, not deception, noting cars like Hot Wheels offer speed and accessories that fuel play. The piece urges commissioners to test with children to assess real involvement and concludes ads reflect kids' imaginative world.
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California Antilitter Law Urges Billboard Ban
The state spent millions cleaning highways and streets last year. A new law imposes a minimum $10 fine for first offenders with higher fines up to $500 and mandatory litter pickup for repeat offenders. Strong enforcement could make roads safer and cleaner.
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Afghanistan Parliament Sets Peculiar Example for World
An observer notes that Afghanistan's second Democratic Parliament has not passed laws in a year, with many days lacking a quorum and ten members never attending. The king contemplates parties but fears division, leaving budgets and governance largely unsettled.
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Letter to Editor on Orange County Cement Mixer Accident
Derek C. McWhinity criticizes a Press Telegram report about a concrete mixer accident at Westminster Memorial Park. He asserts the coroner's finding and states the operator alone caused the fatal head injury by misapplying force on the control lever.
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Dear Walter letter with a bang in Washington opinion
A Washington essay laments the decline of candor in politics, noting how presidents and aides hide disagreements while cabinet turnover blends with polite but phony loyalty. It cites Nixon and Hickel parting with a bang over policy, contrasting cabinet influence with presidential control dating to Lincoln.
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Dissent in the Cabinet and the Hickel Departure
James Reston analyzes the danger of a silent cabinet under Johnson era policy and praises William E. Hickel for dissenting openly. The piece contrasts dissent within the official family with loyalty, noting the impact on governance and decision making in Washington.
Viet Cong on the Run Says Paris Peace Talks Shift
Paris reports claim Viet Cong forces are being driven from South Vietnam into small base areas. The piece notes reduced U.S. casualties, Nixon's Vietnamization, and Cambodian incursions altering the war landscape. It cites Ni cholas Carroll of the London Times and the Economist on strategic shifts.
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Senator Soaper By BLT VAUGHAN
A garbled fragment notes Senator Soaper by BLT Vaughan as a topic, mentioning patent issues and a gong man. The readable text hints at confusion over conformity and judgment about others, without clear events or dates. Further context is needed to form a complete news item.
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