Democrats Need Leaders and Clearer Platform in Arizona
An editorial analyzes Arizona politics, criticizing persistent Democratic division and urging party reform. It argues delegate selection flawed, calls for county and state organization, and pushes a concise, achievable platform focused on tax reform, environment, economy, government waste, minority rights, and education to revive a two party system.
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Arizona
George McGovern
Recycle phone books for future reuse
The new telephone books are large and useful but the old directories have no market value and consume paper. A citywide recycling plan could collect used books during next year’s distribution, with distributors picking up old editions when delivering new ones. Local phone officials should promote similar programs.
Kennedy moves toward the middle in bid for blue collar support
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy privately reaches centrist adviser Ben Wattenberg and discusses restoring center ground to win working class votes. He also meets with party leaders while eyeing Deep South speeches and criticizes Nixon era anti poverty programs.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Ben F. Wattenberg
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Henry M. Jackson
New Coalition For A Democratic Majority
CDM
Robert Strauss
Afl-Cio
Dixie
University of Virginia
Auto emissions clash heads toward compromise in 1975 rules
The EPA faces pressure from General Motors Ford and Chrysler over 1975 emissions standards. Industry argues the targets are unattainable while courts push hearings. Some see compromise with extended deadlines while EPA staff say targets are feasible. Ralph Nader notes Honda and Mazda have already met standards.
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General Motors
Richard C. Gerstenberg
Ford
Lee Iacocca
Chrysler
Byron J. Nichols
William D. Ruckelshaus
Ralph Nader
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Mazda
Nader
A Chip Off the Old Block in a Boozy Tale
Newsweek notes a youth trend toward alcohol as Irwin Wasp drifts through college and society. His father boasts a proud, if grim, lineage as Irwin’s life unfolds from a half gallon of Ripple to a fatal 42, a chain of three martinis and fast life culminating in a death blamed on liver and lung damage.
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Mailbag Letter Demands Fair Coverage of Senator Fannin Case
A reader asserts Sen. Fannin was drinking and failing a breathalyzer and accuses Phoenix prosecutors and city officials of special treatment. The letter calls for removing dangerous drivers and criticizes The Arizona Republic for protecting political figures rather than informing the public. The writer asks how citizens can influence the newspaper to publish a fair, factual account.
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Arizona
City of Phoenix
Arizona Republic
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