Nixon bill faces steep hurdle in Congress and mayor meet
The first special revenue sharing bill of Nixon's second term encounters strong opposition in Congress and among mayors over conditions on spending development funds. Disputes focus on whether to require outlines and housing goals, and how much money to provide, with July 1, 1974 as the start date. The plan would replace seven HUD programs with automatic grants totaling 2.5 million to cities over 50,000.
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Minnesota pro life group pushes constitutional amendment
Minnesota pro life activists rebuild after the Supreme Court ruling and push for a constitutional amendment banning abortions except to save the mother. MCCL reports 50 percent membership gain to 15,000 and notes National Right to Life Committee incorporation with leader Marjory Mecklenburg taking a national board chair role.
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Youth drownings reported in Minnesota river and lake
The AP reports two drowning deaths in Minnesota. Larry Kendall, 17, of Garden City disappeared while swimming Saturday and was found Sunday about 80 feet downstream in 16 feet of water. Jeffrey Weidner, 14, of St Paul drowned at Lake Phalen Saturday afternoon. attempts to revive him failed. Wednesday was named for Woden, the German mythic god also known as Odin.
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Garden City
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Coal Barge Lost In Fire At Alma Wisconsin
A barge loaded with coal ruptured into flames while docked at Dairyland Power Cooperative in Alma Wisconsin. The coal had been stored for two months after loading in Illinois and self heated causing the fire. No damage to surroundings reported. only the coal burned.
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Schlesinger seeks Senate approval for defense secretary post
Harvard trained economist James A. Schlesinger appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee as the Nixon administration seeks a third secretary of defense. Known for tough budgeting and prior service as OMB deputy, AEC chair, and CIA director, he faces limited opposition. He advocated a strong US defense and had clashed with former Defense Secretary Melvin Laird over spending.
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Ferdinand Z. Gats Los Angeles Santa Claus figure dies
Ferdinand Zegal, 78, Santa Claus in the Hollywood Santa Claus Lane Parade for a decade and a Santa on television commercials, died Saturday in Santa Monica.
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Ferdinand Zegal
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Hollywood
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