Democrats Hit Nixon on War and Domestic Policy
Democrats in Congress delivered a 55 minute televised rebuttal to the State of the Union, accusing the administration of prolonging the Vietnam War, neglecting cities, and ignoring the jobless and farmers. They criticized domestic issues from health to crime and education, urging action ahead of the election year.
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Washington
Nixon
House
Repub
Lawn
N.J
Big Mont
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Democratic Congress
Albert
the Union
Saiaserse
Senate
Hugh Scott
Congress
Scott
Robert Dole
Frank Church
Idaho
Indochina
Tex
Melcher Democrats
Martha W. Griffiths
Michigan
Nixon Pushes Emergency Bill To End Coast Dock Strike
President Nixon sent emergency legislation to Congress to force West Coast longshoremen back to work while a federal panel pursues binding arbitration. He urged swift action in a session expected to address broader anti strike measures, saying the nation cannot endure further delays. Leaders from ILWU and PMA debated the proposal, with some backing negotiated settlement and others warning of precedents. Agricultural leaders were invited to a Washington meeting to discuss the impact on farming.
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Key Biscayne
Fla
Nixon
Congress
San Francisco
Pacific Maritime Association
James Robertson
Robertson
ILWU
Edwin M. Scott
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
PMA
Imate
Washington
Harrison JA. Williams, Jr
D-N.j
Senate Labor Committee
Williams
Frank Thompson Jr
D.N.J
House Labor
Earl L. Butz
Denver
Butz
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Britain Malta halt talks on future of military bases
Britain and Malta suspended negotiations in Rome over the island's bases with no agreement on meeting timing. Both sides cited limited progress after five days of talks, while Malta seeks greater control of communications and NATO access.
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Britain
Malta
Rome
Mediterranean
Lord Carrington
London
Carrington
Dom Mintoff
Moscow
Paese Sera
Kremlin
Paese
Hand to Hand Fighting at CIA Base Site Vientiane
At Long Cheng in Laos fighting raged over a key ridge above the CIA base as government troops and Laotian allies fought hand to hand to hold positions. North Vietnamese mortars and artillery preceded a ground assault, with reports of gunships and bombers aiding government forces and casualties mounting on both sides.
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Vientiane
Laos
Long Cheng
U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
Plain of Jars
Vietiane
Luang Prabang
Junc
Central Highlands
Saigon
Far North
Phu Loi
Mekong
Kien Giang
Lone Oak W. On 32 Smorgasbord Special
A local ad promotes a smorgasbord at Lone Oak West on 32 offering country fried chicken for 2.29 dollars from Thursday through Sunday, 11 AM to 9 PM. It highlights a limited time meal deal and dine in options.
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Lone Oak—W
Sun
Federal Judge Allows Marines Landing At Reid State Park
A federal judge refused to bar 900 Marines from landing at Reid State Park Maine for the Snowy Beach amphibious exercise. The ruling cited lack of proven environmental harm and noted Navy good faith. Marines were to bivouac four days as ships stayed offshore. Authorities limited public access to the park for the event.
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Portland, Maine
Navy
Reid State Park
US. Dist
Edward T. Gignoux
U.S
Gulf of Maine
Negeeeue
Shelicopters
Olice
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Newport News
Albany
Citizens For
Beore Gignoux
U.S. Dist. Atty
Peter Mills
Mills
Lawrence Stuart
State Parks System
Marion Man Killed in Home Explosion
Marion Indiana AP report says 44 year old Kirby L Dabney, a service station operator, was killed by smoke inhalation in a northeast Marion home explosion and fire. His son Robert, 18, and Elsie Mark, 36, were injured. Mark admitted to Indiana University burn center, Robert in critical condition at Marion General Hospital. Firemen could not immediately determine the cause as the three had been cleaning the house planned for rental.
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Marion, Ind
Marion
Kirby L. Dabney
Elsie Mark
Indiana University Burn Center
Indianapolis
Dabney
Robert
Marion General Hospital
March of Dimes Launches Canister Drive in Madison County
Coin collectors in Madison County join the Tee Off Against Birth Defects campaign for the March of Dimes. Arnold Palmer serves as honorary national chairman while volunteers place canisters at stores, desks, and student halls to fund research, medical services, and education to prevent birth defects.
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Madison County
Arnold Palmer
Voluntary Health Agency
Janne
Thomas Parker
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Anderson Music Center
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