Age is Not a Number in Conlan Bill on Congress Retirement
A letter argues against forcing congressmen to retire at 69 proposed by Rep. John Conlan. It claims age alone cannot measure ability and praises older statesmen like McCarthy era critics, urging genuine reforms instead. It calls for income disclosure, ending seniority, tighter campaign and lobbying rules.
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Conlan
Senate
Joseph McCarthy
Ralph Flanders
Herbert Lehman
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Ervin
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Inflation and minimum wage debate looms in Congress
The discussion centers on profits outpacing wages and inflation risk from a higher minimum wage. The House passed a bill to raise from 1.60 to 2.00 now and 2.20 by July 1, 1974, with broader coverage. Critics warn across the board raises could fuel inflation and invite a veto.
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House of Representatives
On the White House blacklist and the Nixon era
Harriet Van Horne reflects on being named on the White House list of enemies and the broader aura of paranoia surrounding Nixon's government. She notes notable names on the list, the value of televised hearings, and the enduring belief that integrity in government remains possible despite the era's failures.
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Harriet van Horne
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Waterloo
Balaklava
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Thoreau
Washington window liberals back fieldworkers
Religious liberals rally churches to support Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers in their conflict with growers and the Teamsters. NCC leader Dr. W Sterling Cary condemns the Teamsters actions and urges nonviolent help for farm workers amid picket line clashes near Bakersfield.
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Chavez
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George G. Higgins
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Councils of Churches
White House Senate Rift Deepens Over Vietnam Aid
Washington reports a sharp slide in relations between the White House and Sen. Hugh Scott as Scott blocks administration moves to delay a gutted military foreign aid bill. The Senate, prodding by Democratic opponents, slashed aid to South Vietnam and signaled abandoning President Thieu. Administrations plan to delay a vote past June 30 seeks to secure temporary aid and buy time for broader support.
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Scott Nixon power shift colors Senate amid Watergate fallout
In a tense clash over delaying tactics, Senator Scott defies Nixon backers by meeting in the Senate cloakroom and signaling a new independent path. The move weakens White House leverage as Dole notes Nixon commands only 19 to 25 votes, while House Republicans discuss replacing Anderson with Rhodes or Edwards over Indochina policy.
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Arizona
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Alabama
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