President Nixonman or superman?
The nation rejects timidity when aroused to right wrongs. After environmental abuses and Watergate, Americans pursue reform with zeal. The public is awakened. Congress, courts, grand juries act, yet some focus shifts to the presidency. The author urges viewing Nixon as a man amid larger concerns.
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Lairds Secret Reporting and the Cambodia Raids
The piece critiques Melvin Laird, former Defense Secretary, now adviser to the president. It argues his claim of a separate reporting channel for Cambodian raids hid partial truth, but denies falsifying official records. The author likens it to tax evasion defenses and questions public acceptance.
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Barbs on ladders to success and bank premiums
A cryptic quip contrasts the idea of people aiding effort with a hardware store image and a bank offering premiums. The light verse hints at loyalty and reward in enterprise, suggesting appreciation for helpers behind the scenes while noting financial incentives in business.
Plea for calmer air terminal searches prompts grim flight scene
By Phil Pastoret for new accounts the writer notes a grim alternative to gripes about air terminal searches. He imagines a Magnum .45 pressed into a passenger’s back at 31,000 feet to underline the stakes of security measures.
All-Star Conference trip for 4-H member
Miss Joan Perksy, 17, Ukiah senior, heads to Davis for the First California 4-H Club All-Star Conference at the UC Davis campus. Judge Maurice Tindall appoints Charlene Klee clerk of his court in the Anderson Judicial District.
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California
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Anderson
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Oscar Klee
Demand and production gap call for action
Dr. Paul W. McCracken argues that demand grows 12 percent yearly while capacity rises only a third as fast, outlining three paths: cut demand, boost production, or both. He cites $100 billion in stored, usable research as underutilized across industries, universities, and government, noting red tape hinders its application and that productivity could rise with existing techniques at low cost.
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Ray Cromley Washington
NEA
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Council of Economic Advisers
Nixon
End Plea Bargaining Practice Says Letter to Legislature
A letter argues California criminal law must curb plea bargaining and early release on own recognizance. It contends stricter deterrence is needed as crime rises, urging the Legislature to study the criminal code to ensure criminals face meaningful punishment and accountability.
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California fairs boost economy and culture across the state
A Security Pacific Bank study, conducted with Western Fairs Association and state agriculture groups, finds California fairs generate over 159 million in transactions and support 617 to 795 million in gross state product. The research notes significant tax returns, employment, and cultural impact, with 13 million attendees and 4,000 organizations using fair facilities last year.
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Nixon claims disputed in Trail of Broken Treaties study
House Appropriations Committee staff report challenges government figures on BIA takeover damage and Indian support. It states actual damage around 1.5 million, over 50 percent of participants were reservation Indians, and nearly 70 percent with dispersed members. The document cites pride in legitimate channels, critique of AIM, and tribal council corruption. It notes Keeler’s illegal 100000 gift to the Nixon campaign.
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Open letter defends Ukiah Senior Citizens Center meals
Ukiah resident, a longtime supporter and former health official, writes to Mendocino County Supervisors defending Center meals. He recalls his wife’s death in 1973, confirms voting history there, and states the food is first class, wholesome, nutritionally balanced, prepared cleanly and served with kindness.
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