Air Combat Stikes Over Vietnam and Cambodia Report Losses
Field reports say Communist forces shot down five U S helicopters and three South Vietnamese aircraft. Two Americans killed and seven wounded. A surface to air missile missed U S bombers near the Laos border. Third day of fighting in eastern Cambodia.
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NATO to Await Berlin Pact Before Soviets Talks
NATO foreign ministers of 15 nations decided to wait for a final Big Four Berlin agreement before starting talks with the Soviet Union on a European security system. The United States and West Germany also signed a 2.03 billion dollar offset agreement for two years of US troop costs in West Germany. France reportedly agreed to delay conference preparations with the USSR until Berlin terms are finalized.
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Woman arraigned in 2nd degree manslaughter case
An Austin woman, Ann Augustin, 23, was arraigned in Municipal Court on second degree manslaughter charges in the death of her infant daughter Lillie Mae. She waived a preliminary hearing and was bound over to District Court on a $5,000 bond. The case stems from an inquest by county coroner Dr. George Stahl. The death occurred September 14 at about 10 30 a.m. at the Augustin home.
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Ann Augustin
3Rd Ave
Hugh Plunkett III
Fred Kraft
Mower
George Stahl
Nixon okayed tax cut plan to spark economy
Congress sent to President Nixon a bill cutting taxes by 15.8 billion over three years with refunds for auto buyers, higher personal exemptions in 1971 and 1972, and adjustments to withholding. The Senate approved the compromise 716 to 0 after the House 320 to 74.
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Indians Break River Barrier to Dacca Advance
Indian troops crossed the Meghna River establishing a bridgehead at Ashuganj, with a reported unopposed west-bank landing and the drive toward Dacca. Delhi said no major obstruction remains as about 30,000 Pakistani troops face ongoing Indian air and ground actions while Indira Gandhi rejects a UN cease fire and vows to secure East Pakistan’s independence.
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Council sets new talks on India Pakistan war
United Nations Security Council prepared to reconvene after Pakistan envoy Bhutto arrives in New York. The council faced U.S. vetoes on cease fire and troop withdrawal but later backed a General Assembly call for halt and pullback. Bhutto will brief on Pakistan accepts the call with observers. India rejects immediate cease-fire.
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Minnesota President withdraws Giel as athletic director nominee
University of Minnesota President Malcolm Moos announced the withdrawal of Paul Giel's nomination as athletic director after one or two unresolved issues. In Washington, the Senate failed to reach a two thirds majority to cut off debate on William H. Rehnquist's Supreme Court nomination. The Senate also approved, 85 to 0, a $1.6 billion cancer research bill that Nixon backs, with the House having passed it by voice vote.
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Tax cut examples in Nixon bill shown to Congress
The article outlines 10 percent standard deduction tax cuts for individuals and families under Nixon's bill, with 1971 and 1972 liabilities and reductions for single earners, married couples, and families with children. It notes a House Public Works Committee hearing featuring Governors Rockefeller and Anderson as witnesses.
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Tarr halts draft inductions amid new deferment rules
Draft Director Curtis W. Tarr suspended inductions for hearings as criticism grew over new Selective Service rules. He said the November December 10 000 man quota is filled and halting will last through the holidays. Provisions end undergraduate student deferments except late year, create a Uniform National Call System, and establish a holding classification for those not yet in processing. Local boards will continue registration classification and examination. ROTC shifts to Air Force ROTC. the school begins admitting women this year.
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Supreme Court upholds crime for any marijuana possession
Minnesota Supreme Court rules that possession of any amount of marijuana remains a crime under a new law. The decision, 6-1, upholds Robert Siirila’s conviction for marijuana found in his jacket after a 1968 search. Justice Otis dissents.
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Nixon vetoes child care bill
President Nixon vetoes a $2-billion antipoverty package that would fund day care and child development services for families of all income levels. He condemns the measure as too costly and says it leans toward communal child rearing over the family. Critics accuse him of political appeasement to radical right-wing critics.
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