Ford plan inadequate oversight for investigative agencies
The piece argues President Ford's overhaul of the intelligence system lacks safeguards and congressional review, risking continued agency autonomy. It favors a congressional oversight committee with power to supervise CIA FBI activities to curb abuses and ensure accountability.
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United States
Ford
CIA
FBI
Nixon
Congress
Congressional Oversight Committee
Side of politics reveals strain on House as 36 retire
The article notes 36 House members will not seek re election amid pressures and loss of privacy. It highlights Rep William Hungate who after 11 years in Congress retires saying it will take 12 more years to reach a full committee chairmanship and that the system is too demanding. The piece argues reforms are needed to attract capable leaders.
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Congress
William Hungate
D-Mo
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Emissions Bill Advocates Fair Trial for New Controls
A reader urges trying the new auto emissions bill to address growing pollution as populations rise. The letter notes past air quality crises, cites Los Angeles smog, and argues collective effort improves health, finances, and road safety while expectations adjust over time.
Scottsdale Chamber Promotes Summer Prosperity With Hotels
Anita Barrett of Homeless of America, Inc. urges support for a chamber program to boost Arizona summer business. She credits hotels restaurants and community leaders and calls on John Marks to raise national awareness of increased revenue this summer.
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Scottsdale
John Marks
Chamber
Anita Barrett Homeless of America, Inc
Tempe
Debate over marijuana legalization and drug harm
A local lobbyist’s decriminalization push is criticized amid claims that alcohol tobacco and marijuana all pose health risks. The author urges more education and policed users while rejecting legalization and calls for public choice and prevention.
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Nation Institute
West
U.S
Reagan a Communist? A humorous defense by Hoppe
ARTHUR HOPPE argues there is no proof Ronald Reagan is a Communist. He mocks Reagan's economic proposals as Marxist in rhetoric while noting potential impracticalities and questions about government control of wealth and Social Security funds.
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Arthur Hoppe
Ronald Reagan
Communist Party
Reagan
Mississippi
California
Progress invites letters to editor with word limit
The Progress asks letter writers for a 350 word cap and to include name and home address for verification. Typewritten submissions receive preference when possible.
Should U S also export its morality
Benjamin Shore questions whether the United States should export its morality along with goods as foreign bribery scandals prompt debate. Ford condemns payoffs, Church pushes action to curb such bribes, and skeptics warn morality export is complex amid global commerce and domestic loopholes.
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CNS
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Ron Nessen
Capitol Hill
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Church
Internal Revenue Service
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