ABM Proposal Awaits Uncertain Senate Fate
Nixon seeks to deploy the Safeguard ABM as the Senate opens debate on a $20 billion military authorization bill. Opponents warn it could be a multibillion dollar waste while supporters argue it strengthens security and arms control leverage. The measure covers $759.1 million for the year, with $345.5 million for deployment at Montana and North Dakota sites.
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Folz Says Judiciary Undermines Law Enforcement
Evansville Indiana Lt Governor Richard Folz told a Fraternal Order of Police conference that the clash between law enforcement and the judiciary makes police work ineffective. He urged reform for unified action among agencies and praised state support for tougher enforcement while noting reelection of FDP leaders including R Pat Stark of Indianapolis and officers from Bedford Muncie and South Bend.
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Bedford
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Muncie
Richard Hazinski
South Bend
Crawford County Records First Traffic Fatality
United Press International reports Crawford County logged its first traffic death of the year in a Monday crash on Indiana 64 involving Mrs. Boncie Roberts Taswel and a truck driven by Carl A. Beasley, with Beasley unharmed. Two more fatalities occurred in Lawrence County, part of a July 4 toll that pushed Indiana’s 1969 highway deaths to at least 771, while Posey and Fulton Counties had not yet reported a traffic fatality. In Bedford area incidents Irene Phipps, 63, and Richard K. Chastain, 28, died in separate crashes on Lawrence County roads. Phipps’s husband’s pickup overturned, and Chastain’s car overturned in darkness after missing a curve about 10 miles east of Bedford.
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Woman's Body Found In River Near Fort Wayne
The body of a woman in her 50s was found early Monday in the Mau mee River about eight miles east of Fort Wayne Indiana. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death. Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth has recovered from a cold and will resume official duties tomorrow.
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Finch Preceded Agnew As Choice For Vice-President
Washington UPI Nixon first considered Robert H. Finch for vice president before selecting Spiro T. Agnew. Finch, HEW secretary and California lieutenant governor, declined due to nepotism concerns and hoped to be a better adviser. Ziegler confirmed other names considered included Ronald Reagan Volpe and Lindsay.
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New York
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Record 60 Die In Holiday Auto Mishaps
UPI summary shows a record 607 lives lost in three days of July 4th holiday traffic, 30 more than 1966. Total holiday fatalities reached 924 across traffic, drownings, plane crashes, and other accidents, with California and Texas leading in deaths. The Hawaii wreck near Honolulu killed seven. Drownings totaled 183 nation-wide. Executives say public attitudes toward traffic safety remain poor.
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Road safety urged for Indiana county roads on holiday
Albert E. Huber of the Indiana Traffic Safety Council urged tighter road engineering to curb high death rates on county roads. He cited excessive speeds, poor curves and unsafe crossings, calling for county traffic safety surveys to guide ongoing improvements. He noted interstate deaths held steady while county roads showed the sharpest rise.
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Weekend Rains Overflow Rivers Across Indiana
Heavy weekend rains in parts of Indiana caused central and south central rivers to overflow but the Weather Bureau predicted no widespread flooding. Local totals included Bridgeton 2.75 inches Petersburg 2.25 Columbus 2.17 Centerton 2.65. Lafayette Wabash expected to crest at 14 feet Tuesday morning.
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Finch Cancels Trip At Nixon's Request
Welfare Secretary Robert H. Finch canceled a Boston trip at President Nixon's request to stay in Washington and push domestic legislation. He was slated to address the World Health Assembly. Dr. Roger O. Egeberg will attend in his stead after Finch failed to secure Knowles nomination.
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Boston
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Boston Hospital
Alcohol and Drugs Helped Drowning of Ex Rolling Stone
London AP reports coroner ruled Brian Jones drowned last week while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The 26 year old ex Rolling Stone died during a late night swim at his country home pool after drinking wine brandy and whisky and taking sleeping pills. A nurse friend said he was not in fit condition to swim and ignored a warning. Pathology found no recent asthma attack.
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Michigan Farms Near All Have Electricity
About 98 percent of Michigan farms are served by electricity, reflecting widespread rural electrification and improvements in farm infrastructure across the state. The high figure suggests steady progress in utility expansion and agricultural modernization.
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Americans split on campus uprisings but want students heard
An Associated Press survey across income and ethnic groups finds a 3-1 condemnation of violent tactics in campus protests yet broad sympathy for reform aims. Respondents, including many middle class, said colleges were too strict or protesters had valid points, with some urging strong measures against dissent.
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Man Withdraws Guilty Plea In Rockport Shooting Case
Franklin D. R. Dodson 36 of Rockport withdrew a guilty plea to assault and battery for wounding a state trooper after a June 3 robbery. He also withdrew pending requests of armed robbery and robbery counts in Spencer County Circuit Court. Judge John L. Roberts set July 14 for affidavit filing. trooper Merimee was shot during the chase. The Indiana Bell in Rockport was robbed of 590 dollars on June 30.
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