Public affairs radio programs

Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick is one of the subjects in this series of episodes of WMAL's Meet the member radio program. Joseph McCaffrey, the producer and editor of the program, gives a brief profile of five members of the 90th Congress including Sen. Dominick (R-Colo.), Representative Harold T. Johnson (D-Ca.), Representative Charles E. Bennett (D-Fla.), Representative John W. Byrnes (R-Wisc.), and Representative Lionel Van Deerlin (D-Ca.). McCaffrey discusses each congressman's personal,...

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Series 10 of 11 Includes foreign relations trip materials, newsletters, radio scripts, press releases, weekly reports, and audio and video tapes.

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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) is the subject of an episode of WMAL's Meet the member on December 5, 1973. Joseph McCaffrey, producer and editor of the radio program, gives a brief profile of the senator including his personal, educational and professional background; congressional committee assignments, and legislative accomplishments in the areas of health care, education and support of labor unions.

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Series 10 of 11 Includes foreign relations trip materials, newsletters, radio scripts, press releases, weekly reports, and audio and video tapes.

Abstract Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) interviews Najeeb E. Halaby, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) and a Yale Law School classmate, on September 15th, 1961. Rep. Dominick asks a number of questions on topics related to aviation including the development of supersonic transports and long range commercial cargo airplanes, whether the planned expansion of Stapleton Airport in Denver will allow the field to accommodate new types of aircraft, airport planning and funding...

Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) discusses the alleged suicide of Newcomb Mott, an American citizen who was being sent to a Russian prison camp after being sentenced for illegal entry into the Soviet Union. Sen. Dominick says he would support a policy that would protect United States citizens abroad. Dominick also voices his concern about a national slum clearance project proposed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, saying that it will centralize too much power in the newly created Department...

Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Oct. 28, 1965. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including the adjournment of the 89th Congress, its effects, programs and policies, and the election of 1966. He also talks about the weaknesses of the 89th Congress, criticizes aspects of the legislative process, and denounces certain developments in pursuit of the Great Society, as well as the proliferation of government agencies and associated...

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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Jan. 25, 1965. Sen. Dominick thanks the radio station(s) that broadcast these reports as an unpaid public service, and discusses topics including his new Senate committee assignments: the Commerce, and Labor and Public Welfare committees. He also explains the legislative jurisdiction of the various committees on which he serves.

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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Feb. 5, 1965. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including the dangers of the loss of U.S. gold to foreign treasuries, Johnson Administration gold proposals, and the U.S. gold reserves.

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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Mar. 6, 1963. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including problems with proposed expansion of the Peace Corps, the concepts underlying the Youth Conservation Corps, and the Domestic Peace Corps proposed under the name: National Service Corps (later authorized as: Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA).