Senate approves military personnel ceiling
The Senate approved a hard cap of 8.2 million on active U S military personnel, narrowing executive latitude and forcing reductions by June 30 1973 to 974 209 Army 613 619 Navy 204 846 Marine Corps and 755 695 Air Force. The move closes a loophole allowing presidential overage in emergencies and marks the first time Congress sets specific statutory levels. The draft debate continued as leaders pursued cloture on the bill with amendments seeking Vietnam withdrawal timelines and war funding restrictions.
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Weather Outlook Fair Through Tomorrow With Cooler Highs
Fair weather continues through tomorrow with overcast mornings and cooler conditions. Highs reach mid 70s with tonight’s low in the near term, light to moderate west or westerly winds 10 to 25 mph.
Fremont council edges toward tax rate hike approval
City councilmen, after a tentative budget work session late yesterday, plan to approve a nine cent increase in Fremont city taxes at tonight’s session. The move follows early morning discussions and sets new levy expectations for residents.
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San Francisco residents sue over 10 percent tax on phone bills
About 1,000 Bay Area residents file a U S District Court suit in support of the Northern California Telephone War Tax Protest. The trustees’ action questions the legality of a ten percent levy used to fund the Vietnam war. The case seeks public results from a special investigation.
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Lockheed bailout opposed by Nader and economists
Nader and three economists tell the Senate the nation would be better off with Lockheed bankrupt than with a foot in the door bill to save the aviation and defense giant. They warn Congress protection would invite other firms to seek relief and erode free enterprise. Major cereal firms back a government FTC study linking high advertising costs to higher prices, while stressing strong competition. Peter Lemon, Medal of Honor recipient, recalled in Michigan home interview.
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Selassie Denounces Dialogue With Apartheid South Africa
Emperor Haile Selassie declared it a waste of time to dialogue with South Africa while apartheid persists. He urged African unity and backed the Lusaka Manifesto's stance, insisting Africa remain undivided and pursue existing action against apartheid.
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Wiretap decision delayed on extremist case
The Supreme Court will rule next term on whether Attorney General Mitchell can authorize wiretaps on extremists tied to national security without a federal judge's permission. The case centers on Lawrence Plamondon of the White Panther Party, accused of plotting to blow up a CIA office in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Welfare plan clears first House test amid liberal conservative push
Washington liberals and conservatives unite to back a new national welfare proposal aiming at a $2,401 yearly income floor for a four person family. The House rejected amendments by Rep Ronard Gerwinski to kill the $41 billion Social Security welfare package amid debate over costs and long term reforms. The measure faces a Tuesday vote on overall welfare provisions as critics call it a step toward a guaranteed annual income.
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Fremont budget adoption expected
Fremont city council set to approve the 1971-72 budget at a 7:20 p.m. meeting in City Hall. The proposal, about 50 thousand dollars higher than the manager’s figure, funds park maintenance and police work while salary negotiations with city employee groups continue behind closed doors. The plan calls for a tax rate of 1.36 per thousand, subject to adjustments as unknowns are resolved.
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Post wins war report battle
Washington federal judge rejects a bid to block publication of the Pentagon secrets. an appeals court delays the post pending a full panel ruling. Government seeks stay as hearings set for Tuesday with eight judges. McCloskey cites documents alleging U.S. involvement in Ngo Dinh Diem’s overthrow.
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Federal appeals panel to rule on press rights in Pentagon study
The New York Times and Washington Post face a high court review as an eight member panel will hear the case on press publication of sensitive Pentagon documents from the Vietnam War. Judge Henry J. Friendly announced the expanded panel, including all active judges, delaying deliberations. A parallel case in Washington involves sealed proceedings and potential publication restrictions on same materials.
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Hoffa resigns as Teamsters head amid realignment
James J. Hoffa steps down from the top Teamsters post while Frank B. Fitzsimmons is named interim president. President Nixon is noted nearby as a possible factor in the labor leadership shakeup. Vestal and others urge delays and a neutral receiver, citing Hoffa’s imprisonment and power shifts within the union.
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