Mansfield Pushes Full Disclosure on ABM Expansion
Senate leader Mike Mansfield calls for the Nixon administration to lay all cards on the table before seeking expanded Safeguard ABM approval. Defense Secretary Laird will be quizzed in a closed session on cost, need, and reliability amid debate over new missile sites and security versus domestic needs.
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Prison Reform Sought by American Bar Assoc
The American Bar Association's president and board propose a major study of the U S prison system. A 15 member commission would review corrections and seek immediate changes including alternatives to prison and better reentry for released offenders.
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House of Delegates
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Opposition voiced as quick end to draft unlikely
Pentagon officials and Senate Armed Services panel chair say ending the draft by mid 1971 is premature. They urge more time to test higher pay and other measures to recruit volunteers, while the Nixon commission backs scrapping Selective Service after June 30 1971 with standby machinery.
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Pentagon
Senate Armed Services Committee
Nixon
Special Commission
Pep Pill Quotas Debated in House Crime Committee
Four Democratic members of the House Select Committee on Crime propose maximum quotas on pep pill manufacture to curb illegal use by high school students and others. One Republican opposes quotas as government overreach and offers a near identical bill without quotas. The panel remains divided on the issue, with Rep. Jerome Waldie calling for consideration of industry responsibility.
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House
Select Committee On Crime
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United States
Rogers ends Africa tour with push for nonalignment
Secretary of State William P. Rogers completed a 16 day swing through Africa asserting that the Cold War is over for the region and the U.S. will emphasize friendship and mutual cooperation while warning leaders to seek private investment and regional cooperation. He met Tito in Addis Ababa and urged Africans to avoid power blocs while noting China’s growing influence and guerrilla training in East Africa.
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Saw sales on first call headline from Athens dealer
John J. Collins of Athens Route 5 reports six inquiries from his Action Act service and sold a chain saw to the first caller. He notes demand for more saws and urges others to try selling items like skates or a sofa bed.
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Laos forces push toward Muong Suoi after Plain of Jars recapture
Reports from American sources say North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao units that retook the Plain of Jars may advance toward Muong Suoi a key Laotian government post nine miles west of the plain. A light probing attack was reported on Phou Kout on the plain’s western edge.
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Plain of Jars
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Phou Kout
Pompidou Heads to U S Visit Amid Uproar and Security
President Georges Pompidou began a nine day trip to the United States with his wife Claude amid anticipated demonstrations over his Middle East policy. He plans talks with President Nixon and a joint session address in Washington as security and possible congressional boycott loom.
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Metzenbaum Lands Endorsement From Former Campaign Manager
Retiring U.S. Senator Stephen M. Young endorsed Cleveland businessman Howard M. Metzenbaum in the Democratic senatorial primary race. The endorsement links a veteran senator to his former campaign manager in a pivotal Ohio contest.
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Ohio
U.S
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Howard M. Metzenbaum
Pollution Measures Offered In Ohio Legislature
The 108th General Assembly opens with anti pollution bills on air quality. A Senate floor measure would allow counties to form and finance mass transit boards funded by system revenue. House bills and a pollution suit bill by Rep. Bartunek target injured parties and public nuisance.
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Ohio
108Th General Assembly
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House
Allen J. Bartunek
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Airliner Wreckage Probed Amid Israeli Crisis
Swiss investigators examined the Israel bound Swissair jet wreckage after a Saturday crash killing all aboard four passengers. Premier Golda Meir and Israel's cabinet met nine hours over possible retaliation as reports of Arab sabotage circulated. Four major European airlines canceled service to Israel following the crashes and emergency landing of another jet.
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