Eastland Uses Power to Block Corruption Probes
A profile of Senator James Eastland showing how as Judiciary Committee chair he slows or kills legislation and investigations in Mississippi tied cases. The piece cites his influence over Justice Department actions, key figures like Leo Hall and Herman Heines, and a disbanded strike force.
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Washington
Sly
James Eastland
D - Miss
Eastland
Senate
Jim Eastland
Judiciary Committee
Mississippi
Justice Department
Leo Hall
U.S
Robert Haulberg
Hall
Bob Thomas
Herman Heines
Thomas
Heines
Mississippi Deposit Guaranty National Bank
Southern District Court
Harold Cox
Strike Force
Cox
John F. Kennedy
Thurgood Marshal
Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
Times Record publication and subscription rates
The Times Record lists staff and pricing for subscriptions with yearly, half yearly and monthly rates. Carrier and mail options vary by region including Albany Rensselaer Saratoga Washington Bennington counties and foreign destinations. A Sunday edition surcharge and AP and ABC affiliations are noted.
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Times
Albany
Rensselaer
Saratoga
Washington
New York State
Bennington County
Vermont
Troy City
Staerker Seeks Troy City Council Seat Urged By Times Record
The Times Record endorses Eugenia Staerker a Democratic Conservative candidate for Troy Council. A newcomer to politics she highlights service to Lansingburgh and Troy and vows to work within the city charter for the public good.
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Eugenia Staerker
Troy
Staerker
The
Times Record
Lansingburgh
Carter Honors Humphrey With Health Building Named For Him
President Carter, returning to Washington, stops in Minneapolis to honor Senator Hubert Humphrey by signing a law naming the Health, Education and Welfare Building in Washington after him. He presents Humphrey with the commemorative pen, noting the senator’s enduring spirit amid a cancer battle.
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Carter
Washington
America
Minneapolis
Hubert Horatio Humphrey
Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey
Sen. Humphrey
Muriel
Senator Humphrey
Conservative Viewpoints Attack Carter NEP Across Broad Coalition
Washington columnist notes President Carter's energy program faces opposition beyond Big Oil. He details Milton Copulos' cost estimate of 337 billion dollars over eight years and lists numerous groups testifying against the NEP, including auto, manufacturing, and trade associations, chambers of commerce, and unions. The piece argues opposition is broad and growing.
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Washington
President Carter
Carter
Heritage Foundation
Milton Copulos
Copulos
Mr. Carter
Big Oil
Vietnam veterans face readjustment as Honoring Day nears
Washington reports show two million Indochina veterans struggled with recognition and mental health after returning from Vietnam. Studies cite high rates of alcohol and drug problems, poor family relations, and distrust of authority. President Carter appointed Joseph Maxwell Cleland as VA administrator to steer change.
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Washington
Indochina
America
Vietnam
Carter
Joseph Maxwell
Max) Cleland
The
Veterans Administration
Cleland
Call for City Leadership Change in Watervliet
A Watervliet reader criticizes the city manager Gilchrist and the mayor for rising taxes and neglect of youth facilities. The letter urges replacing officials with more qualified leaders, improving water mains, streets, and community centers, and invites residents to attend council meetings to voice concerns.
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Gilchrist
John Buckley
Troy
Watervliet
World Series crowds warned against onlookers
Reader criticizes Lee Winfrey for front page coverage of World Series scenes in ABC broadcasts. The writer argues excessive TV focus on in stadium violence fuels rowdy behavior and suggests shifting to different programming.
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Lee Winfrey
Howard Cosell
ABC
Lee
Starsky and Hutch
What’s Your Beef Contest Letters to The Times Record
Readers submit a short beef message for a weekly prize. Entries must include name and address and be mailed to What’s Your Beef care of The Times Record Troy New York 12180. Submissions mention veterans or media coverage as examples.
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Troy Publishing Co
The
Sunday Record
Broadway
Troy
New York
N.Y
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Sen. Eastland
Jack Anderson and
Les Whiten
Eee
Public Integrity Secion
Richard Thornburg
Hal Bernton
Haulberg
Federal Trade Commission
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Westinghouse
HR Horvitz
Joseph A. Cooley
Faith
William J Rush
Frank H Dobisky
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Dreary
John D. Lofton JR
National Conference
Chrysler Corporation
Ford Motor Company
United Auto Workers
Private
Truck Council of America
National Council of Salesmen’s Organization
National Automobile Dealers Association
Highway Users Federation
American Imported Automobile Dealers Association
American Hotel and Motel Association
Dustry
American Automobile Association
National Canners Association
National Association of Recycling Industries
National Association of Manufacturers
National Asphalt Pavement Association
National Federation of Independent Business
Libbey - Owens - Ford Company
Fertilizer Institute
National Forest Products Association
American Paper Institute
American Tron and Steel Institute
American Bakers Association
National Caves Association
Air Transport Association of America
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
National Business Aircraft Association
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Wilson
Charles Figley
Consortium On Veteran Studies
Purdue University
Figley
John P. Wilson
Cleveland State University
Ohio
Cohoes
Cosell
Howard
Irving R. Bagley, Jr
Mark Spitz
Billy Jean King
Linda Magazu
Hoosick Falls
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