O Neill stalls Redwood Park bill amid labor timber clash
In a Boston drawn dispute, U S House Speaker O Neill delays a 48000 acre Redwood National Park expansion as labor unions unite with major timber firms to oppose it. Meany visits O Neill to push for or against the measure, delaying action until next year while moratoriums expire and erosion threats rise.
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California
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Meany
O'Neill
House Rules Committee
O’neill
Pershing Day and Veterans Day in November debate
The piece laments shifting Armistice Day to Veterans Day and suggests Pershing Day in November to keep mail-free holidays. It notes Gov Raul Castro and Congress altering holiday dates and mockingly proposes other dates such as April holiday gaps and notable nautical or political events as celebratory options.
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John J. Pershing
Europe
Raul Castro
Congress
Washington Cancer Crusade Misfiring Says Panel
Washington report by Jack Anderson and Les Whitten notes the National Cancer Institute spends little on prevention and funds risky programs. It cites $25 million for safer cigarettes, slow testing of chemicals, and environmental research being deemphasized, with hearings planned on the institute’s shortcomings.
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Washington
National Cancer Institute
Andrew Maguire
D-N.j
Gio Gori
House
James Watson
Institute
House Investigations Subcommittee
Policeman's Effort Lauded By Grateful Resident In Scottsdale
A Scottsdale resident praises Officer Mark Eisen for a prompt helpful response after getting lost late at night. The letter highlights the police department’s dedication, courtesy, and safety role in the community.
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Scottsdale
Mark Eisen
Eisen
Myrtle A. Groome
Conner Presses City Council Over Court Actions
Letter writer Brian Hungerford defends Dave Conner for forcing council to address Magistrate Roth's alleged misconduct and criticizes editor Fenton J. McDonough for bias and defending a city employee. The piece urges commendation for Conner's civic effort.
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Fenton J. McDonough
Roth
Dave Conner
McDonough
Tax cut debate on jobs and growth by AFL CIO leader
Lane Kirkland argues against tax cuts as a stimulus preferring a vast public works jobs program. Historical Kennedy era cuts boosted growth and consumption, with analysts predicting continued gains to GDP and jobs if similar cuts occurred today.
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John D. Lofton JR
Washington
Hearst Newspapers
Lane Kirkland
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Kirkland
House Ways and Means
Wilbur Mills
Congress
Kennedy
Arthur Okun
JFK
Council of Economic Advisers
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Commerce Department
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Stanley Marcus
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Don Kiefer
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
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