Public affairs radio programs

Abstract Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on August 10, 1961. Rep. Dominick discusses the reaction in Congress to the recent rise in hijacking attempts against U. S. aircraft, saying that he has introduced a bill that would make crimes committed aboard an aircraft a federal offense. He notes that Congress is debating whether the death sentence or life imprisonment should be the appropriate penalty for airplane hijackings, and discusses...

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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on May 20, 1968. Sen. Dominick announces the decision to use the Vail Pass Route instead of the Red Buffalo Pass Route to build I-70 to the Western Slope of Colorado. He praises the Secretary of Agriculture, Orville L. Freeman, on this decision that will save money, insure preservation of wilderness resources, and speed the construction of the highway.

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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Aug. 14, 1964. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including the Foreign Aid bill, and his support for cutting off aid to Indonesia. He also speaks about Indonesian President Sukarno.

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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on May 13, 1963. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including U.S. foreign policy defeats. He also says that Indonesian President Soekarno is a disturbing public figure and that Indonesia is a target of Soviet and communist influence.

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Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Nov. 23, 1961. Rep. Dominick discusses topics including inflation, government deficit spending, dwindling U.S. gold reserves, and the lack of understanding among the public. He quotes extensively from a report by the Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations.

Abstract Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on July 19, 1962. Rep. Dominick discusses the reasons that the United States House has defeated recent pieces of legislation introduced by the Kennedy Administration. He reviews the issues covered by the proposals including farm crop controls (Freeman-Kennedy Farm Bill), Medicare, requests by the U.S. Justice Department for documents in anti-trust cases and compensation for families displaced...

Abstract Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on July 5, 1962. Rep. Dominick notes that July 2nd, 1962 was the centennial anniversary of the signing of the United States Land Grant Act of 1862 (Morrill Act), which enabled western states to establish agricultural and technical colleges. He discusses the background of the Act and tells his listeners that Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, Colorado was established under the...

Abstract Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Apr. 24, 1962. Rep. Dominick discusses topics including the situation in South East Asia. Specifically, he speaks about the U.S. actions in Laos. He calls Averell Harriman, then assistant Secretary of State for Far-Eastern Affairs, the Mad Hatter of Laos who tarnished the U.S. image in Laos. Dominick also denounces the attempted creation of a neutralist government in Laos, as envisioned by...

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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Apr. 16, 1963. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including his opposition to the proposed powers of the Housing and Home Finance Administration under the proposed Urban Mass Transportation Act.

Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on April 9, 1963. Sen. Dominick discusses how the timing of passage of legislation in Congress can be politically motivated, with legislation either being delayed or introduced when it will win the most support. Dominick says that this is the case with the Medicare bill, which he states could be delayed until 1964 to use as an issue in the presidential election. Dominick also explains his...