Committee OKs Burger for Chief Justice Seat
Two ranking senators Eastland and Dirksen endorsed Warren Burger for chief justice after the Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the nomination. They urged a successor with a similar law and order background as Burger, who testified amid praise from conservatives and others. The nomination now goes to the full Senate for probable confirmation next Monday.
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Warren E. Burger
Supreme Court
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Everett M. Dirksen
R-Ill
Senate Judiciary Committee
Burger
Dirksen
Eastland
Nixon
Abe Fortas
Law and Order
Fortas
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Earl Warren
Meyner and Cahill Named New Jersey Gov Race Nominees
In New Jersey, Democratic Gov. Meyner and Republican William Cahill won primary nominations for the November governor race. Cahill narrowly defeated Charles Sandman Jr. while Meyner survived a twofold challenge from Hudson County machine and liberal coalition. Both promising unity, Meyner to meet Gov. Hughes and urge opponents to join for a strong Democratic victory.
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Newark
N.J
Robert Beyner
U.S
William T. Cahill
Cahill
Charles W. Sandman Jr
Meyner
Hudson County
Richard J. Hughes
Hughes
Sandman
William F. Kelly
Bob Meyner
State Assembly
Barry Parker
Police seek $500000 claiming lunch breaks cut by crime
Los Angeles police sue city for $500000 saying heavy workload due to rising crime deprived 5500 officers of lunch periods. A league spokesman filed the claim with the city clerk and warned of a civil suit if not granted.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Fire and Police Protective League
Hennessey Admits Missing Vote While Running for Governor
Sea Bright tavern owner Hennessey, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, quipped that he forgot to vote today as he acknowledged his own candidacy on Tuesday. He noted he should have voted and is actively campaigning.
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Sea Bright
N.J
Nixon visits Air Force Academy amid mixed crowd
President Nixon and Pat Nixon arrived at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs for a commencement address. Two crying babies near the restraining rope drew attention as the couple greeted onlookers. one mother reassured reporters her infant would understand later.
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Colorado Springs
Colo.ap
Nixon
Air Force Academy
Pat
Dean Richardson
David
Thiss sees more liberal abortion law in 2 years
Alexandria Minnesota AP State GOP Chairman George Thiss forecast in a radio interview that the 1971 Minnesota Legislature will probably pass a more liberal abortion law following a trend from 1967 and 1969 sessions. He cited increased mail and legislative momentum, and criticized DFL claims of a do nothing Legislature while praising welfare and government reorganization acts. He also accused DFL over cities funding and noted three prospective DFL gubernatorial candidates reside in St Paul.
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Alexandria
Minn
GOP
George Thiss
Minnesota
Thiss
DFL
Warren Span
Naus
Dflers
Nicholas Coleman
Karl Grittner
Senate
St. Paul
Thomas Byrne
LeVander
Byrne
Taconite
Baldy
State Senate
Iron Range tax policy urged to balance needs
A Austin Minnesota Herald item cites a GOP leader urging production tax as a way to meet Iron Range needs across union business liberal and Republican sectors. He notes years of tax breaks when iron industry paid most taxes and warns cities to tighten belts as production falls to solve ongoing tax problems. Zirconium beryllium and tungsten are processed in solar furnaces due to high melting points.
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Range
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