Kleindienst Expected to Win Senate Confirmation
The Senate was poised to confirm Richard G. Kleindienst as attorney general despite opposition from Sen. Byrd. Hearings revealed contradictions about an ITT antitrust settlement. Kleindienst denied knowledge of a GOP convention pledge and McLaren testified he and his staff handled the matter.
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Price of gold hits record highs on European markets
On European bullion markets gold surged to new records for a third day as the dollar weakened. In London the morning fix was $66.75 an ounce, up $1.75 from the prior close, while Zurich opened at a fresh peak near $66 an ounce, rising from $65.25.
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Congress proposes FCC regulation of prime time TV
Rep John M Murphy D NY proposes federal oversight of NBC CBS and ABC prime time programming to curb violence while preserving network leadership. The plan would authorize FCC penalties up to 500000 and daily fines up to 10000 for failure to balance programming without direct content control.
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Education bill faces vote in divided House
In Washington AP report, a $21.3 billion three year education package with an antibusing clause goes to a House vote. Civil rights groups and antibus ing forces clash over the desegregation pause, while lawmakers split along liberal and conservative lines ahead of a Nixon signature. Ford remains undecided as White House weighs options amid party equivocation.
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McGovern eyes Muskie delegates to seal nomination
Senator George S McGovern gains momentum in his bid for the Democratic nomination as Muskie allied delegates could shift the count toward 1509 needed for Miami Beach. Humphrey conceded limited chances while McGovern vows to negotiate an end to the Vietnam War if elected.
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Radio Free Europe funds approved by Senate panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 10 to 3 to authorize 38.52 million dollars for Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty for the fiscal year starting July 1. The panel overrode objections from Sen. Fulbright and Senate Majority Leader Mansfield as the total matched the administration’s request for the two stations broadcasting into Eastern Europe from Western Europe.
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England Adopts Adhesive Stamps Beginning 1840
The practice began in England after adoption in 1839 and rollout in 1840, marking a shift to adhesive postage stamps for mail. This change reshaped mail handling and stamp usage across the country.
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