Tap-dancing around the constitution
Attorney General John N. Mitchell argues a firm legal basis for national security wiretaps, claiming no distinction between foreign and domestic threats. Critics say his view would empower the president over judges, permit broad taps, and bypass required disclosures and Fourth Amendment protections. The Supreme Court will decide the issue.
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Washington
John N. Mitchell
Virginia Bar Association
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Virginia
Congress
Executive Branch
State move to regulate mini mines faces support and critique
Opinion writer discusses proposed hard rock mine reclamation regulations set to take effect after board approval in mid July and a 60 day onset. Ted Schwinden explains need for technical help and budget expansion to aid smaller medium mines in meeting new standards while preserving livelihoods.
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Ted Schwinden
Land Board
Helena
Schwinden
Land Department
Editorial Page Editor Seeks Silver Bow County Input
The Montana Standard notes Jeffrey B. Gibson serves as editorial page editor for the official newspaper of Silver Bow County. Readers are invited to engage through the newspaper’s departments and telephone line for input and commentary.
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Jeffrey B. Gibson
Silver Bow County
Mansfield urges Amtrak service expansion across Montana
Senator Mike Mansfield urges readers to support Amtrak on the Minneapolis to Spokane route, calling for permanent operation after September 15 1972 and urging Montana residents to use and back the service. Also notes salmon flies and bluebirds near highways and warns drivers to slow down to protect wildlife.
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Amtrak
Northern Pacific
Minneapolis
Spokane
Eastern
Southern
Montana
Dewey and
Wise River
Jim Baird
Slipshod welfare reforms urged by New York governor
Washington columnist Victor Riesel notes Gov. Nelson Rockefeller pressures to curb welfare fraud. He cites 1.8 million on relief in New York, $4 billion annual cost, 225,000 able to work who won’t, and GAO findings on improper payments. He urges inspectors general and tighter controls nationwide.
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Washington
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
NYU
Louis Levine
Mr. Levine
Ohio
Los Angeles
San Diego
America
Los Angeles County
National plan for child development gains swift support
A bipartisan national child development plan could cost up to 13 billion dollars over four years. It would provide comprehensive health, education, and social services for pre-school and school-age children, with eligibility based on income. Strong supporters compare the proposal to Medicare in impact and scale. The plan attracts wide coalitions and bipartisan sponsors in Congress as working mothers rise.
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Washington
Congress
Edward F. Zigler
Federal Office of Child Development
Zigler
Jacob K. Javits
R.N.Y
Mondale
Senate
John Brademas
D.-Ind
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