Udall trip questioned as Russia visit faces critique
In the Congressional Record Rep. John P. Saylor blasts Secretary Udall for funding a Moscow power tour and argues Americans should study domestic power and avoid federalizing the grid. The column also notes Mariner-2’s near Venus pass and automatic course corrections.
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Stewart L. Udall
Russia
John P. Saylor
Pennsylvania
Congressional
Udall
Saylor
Venus
Outer Space
Across the board postal rate hike faces stiff opposition
The Senate committee pushes a billion-dollar civil service pay raise and censorship with a postal tariff plan that critics say burdens newspapers and small businesses, reversing government roles and threatening free enterprise. A separate fuels study supports competition and minimal regulation, forecasting doubled energy needs by 1980 met by various fuels.
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Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
National Industrial Conference Board
Senate
National Fuels and Energy
Clinton P. Anderson
Senate Interior Committee
America
Detroit to Host National Automobile Show for 44th Year
The Detroit Auto Show returns to Cobo Hall October 20 through 28, featuring expanded displays, fashion and stage events, a national telecast, travel films, and an old car parade. Highlights include a color TV program October 21, a Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert October 18, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s appearance October 22.
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Detroit
New York
Motor City
Cobo Hall
U.S.A
Automobile Manufactures Association
Arena
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Lyndon B. Johnson
Harvest Festival set for Shepherd High School
Around Town notes a successful Homecoming weekend and invites participation in the Annual Harvest Festival on Wednesday October 24 at Shepherd High School. PTA sponsors the event and readers share tips on quick repairs, house cleaning progress, and local anecdotes including keys recovered near the post office.
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Shepherd High School
Nationalization debate on electricity grid risks and competition
President J. W. McAfee of Union Electric Co. argues that competition keeps prices down and improves service. He opposes a federal nationwide grid as wasteful and socialistic, urging more logical rationale before government involvement. The piece critiques paternalistic plans and warns of a cold day for nationalization.
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J. W. McAfee
Union Electric Co
St. Louis
Cent
McAfee
Romney Swainson clash shapes Michigan governor race
The campaign contrasts Romney's business ward and willingness to cooperate with lawmakers with Swainson's taxing and spending approach. Romney seeks executive overhauls and team work while Swainson presses for higher taxes to fund state needs. Dissatisfaction trends could swing the election as Republicans gain in some districts.
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Lynn M. Barrett
Michigan
Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority
Bartlett
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
George Romney
American Motors
Swainson
House
Senate
Romney
Lansing
Rommey
Michigan sees rising water deaths as 210 drownings reported
The report notes limited transport to schools and a distant golf course as factors. It cites Kelley accusing a mailer of unqualified business in Michigan and warns of worsening winter traffic accidents despite a drop in egon injuries, with 423 total accidents and 62 fewer injuries.
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Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General’s Office
Lansing
Michigan
Hawaii
Grammer
Kelley
Scramlin Family Socials and Local Happenings
Bertha Scramlin hosted a chicken supper for family including Basil Britten and Beryl Scramlin group. Birthday observances for Peter W Britten and Beryl Scramlin noted. Geese seen signaling winter, calf losses blamed on possible poisoning. Word of Mrs. Whitman visits, Millers heading to Florida, Alma guest Vicky Allen at Whitman home.
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Bertha Scramlin
Leon Harrell
Morene
Linaa
Wayne Scramlin
Philip
David
Stewart
Beryl Scramlin
Carol
Craig
Curt
William Whitman
Blanchard
Gorden Sander
Saginaw
Basil Britten
Tommie
Rodger
Peter W. Britten
John Miller
Crystal
Millers
Florida
Alice Winterhalter
Vicky Allen
Alma
Whitman
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C. Grim
Congress
Atty
Frankly
Arvola Edwards
Connie
Salvation Army
Dan Myers
Post Office
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