Synchronizing traffic lights and a 24 hour election day debate
A reader questions the promised computer controlled traffic signal synchronization and humorously suspects engineering misdirection while noting little improvement. The column recalls 1769 to 1968 and argues for a nationwide 24 hour election day proposed by COS president Frank Stanton, urging simultaneous polls regardless of local time.
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Uniform national voting day urged by Stanton
Stanton argues early closing polls influence voters in other states, while a uniform voting day would ease urban lines, reduce the sense of voting as a chore, and turn Election Day into a national holiday dedicated to democracy. Don Oakley notes the plan remains mainly his lone push.
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Nixon and moderates clash over South strategy at convention
In Washington commentary, moderates blame Nixon for depending on the South to clinch the nomination while Rockefeller and backers tried to weaponize Reagan against Nixon. Nixon built most delegates outside the South, challenging Rockefeller’s lines and exposing fragile northern support amid Southern leverage. The piece argues Nixon's strength stemmed from non Southern states, with moderates failing to field a united counterweight.
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Congress Cutting Expenses Except Of Congress By Frank Eleazer
Washington window column notes Congress cutExecutive budget by 6 billion and payrolls by 250000, yet legislative payrolls rose to about 12 staffers on Capitol Hill. Congress boosted its own pay to just under 300 million, with a 14th postwar pay raise to chief committee clerks up to 28000 and likely to reach 30000. House and Senate plans include converting a hotel into more offices, adding a 119500 police range, and senator block purchases. Lawmakers aim a self recommended pay raise to around 45000 annually next year, to be automatic unless vetoed within three days after submission.
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Heath Stirs Britain Again On Far East Issue
London broadcasts reveal Britain’s plan to end most forces east of Suez by 1971, leaving Hong Kong garrison. Heath, leading Conservatives, vows to keep some presence and proposes a five power framework with Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand. Critics doubt financing and feasibility amid troop pullout.
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What Really Ailed LBJ He Ate Too Darned Much
An Austin based report by FRANK SWOBODA examines the Johnson health episode amid diverticulosis rumors. The piece details the White House handling of the medical disclosure, the 48 hour liquid diet for tests, and the media scramble as officials sought to clarify the President's intestinal condition without triggering sensational speculation.
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Talcott Faces Double Ballot Dilemma in California District
Washington Notebook reports Rep. Burt L. Talcott may appear twice on the California 41st Congressional District ballot in November after winning both Republican and Democratic nominations in the spring. An aide notes it’s undecided whether his name will be on the ballot twice or if the Democratic line remains blank.
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Washington gossip mixes with 1946 Kennedy eye tale
The piece blends a franked question on party label of a write in winner and a dental tale about John F Kennedy's early term. It recalls a youthful lawmaker's eye condition from 1946 and spotlights Mrs Lyndon Johnson Robb with her public grounds stroll and upcoming birth.
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Why Newspapers Publish Those Protests Over News
A reader protest column discusses why editors publish a broad news mix, arguing against censoring bullfighting or other controversial topics. It cites United Press International editor Roger Tatarian on the duty to report a wide spectrum of human activity within practical limits and warns against suppressing news due to petitions from readers.
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Prayer For Today By Winfield Burggraaff
Prayer asks for daily gratitude and steady trust, asking to walk the hours with a childlike faith. It seeks comfort in past blessings and future promises, praying to stay in God's love through Jesus Christ.
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