War Foes Weigh Extending Indochina Withdrawal Deadline
Senate sponsors of the Indochina withdrawal measure discuss pushing the final pullout date from June 30 1971 to December 31 1971. McGovern and Hatfield say a longer phaseout could tilt Senate support, though House support remains unlikely. The amendment aims to end U S troop presence by deadline unless a joint resolution extends it, with August–September negotiations possible before Labor Day recess.
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U.S
Indochina
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House
McGovern
McGovern denounces Nixon Agnew press harassment
Senator McGovern attacks the Nixon administration for harassing and intimidation of the press. He cites Agnew as chief spokesman on media and Attorney General Mitchell moving to decide subpoenas for reporters notes and tapes. He critics media passivity and the administration's Cambodia invasion messaging.
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UPI
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Nixon
McGovern
Nixon-Agnew
Association For Education In Journalism
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Spiro T. Agnew
John N. Mitchell
Cambodia
Defense Department
Water Woes Prompt Vermont Boil-Order Advisory
Federal officials warn over 264000 Vermonters in 66 communities may have nonpotable drinking water due to mercury and coliform contamination. Boil water until state chemists confirm safety. plan to assist state officials with remediation and testing.
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Boston
UPI
Vermont
Harold Putnam
New England
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Putnam
Nixon Will Retain Oil Import Quotas
President Nixon will keep the present oil import quota system rather than move to a tariff. A White House official cited changes in the world oil market, interrupted Middle East supply, and new Alaskan fields as factors. The decision drew mixed reactions from lawmakers citing fuel shortages and consumer impact.
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UPI
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George Lincoln
White House
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Lincoln
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Mideast
Europe
Edmund S. Mukie
Dmaine
Pot smoking epidemic among GIs in Vietnam hearings
Ex soldier Jon Steinberg told a Senate juvenile delinquency subcommittee that pot use among U S troops in Vietnam is widespread. He cited case histories of soldiers who smoked marijuana and killed comrades or went insane, blaming the American Command for failing to address the issue. He warned that veterans return with drug dependence, often pushing them toward heroin stateside, and urged stopping sending servicemen to Vietnam. Chairman Dodd pressed for stronger military action, saying the problem may be worse than DoD stats indicate.
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Philadelphia
Saigon
Steinberg
Senate
Thomas J. Dodd
Dconn
Department of Defense
Dodd
Officials Move To Deal With Drinking Water Crisis
An emergency Vermont Board of Health meeting is set for Thursday in Burlington to review a HEW pollution report on Vermont drinking water. Health Commissioner Dr. Robert B. Aiken and HEW regional rep Floyd B. Taylor will attend. East Dorset and Manchester officials voice concern and urge action, including possible boil-water advisories.
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Putnam
Washington
Vermont State Board of Health
Burlington
New England
Floyd B. Taylor
Bureau of Water Hygiene
Robert Aiken
State Board of Health
U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Federal Bureau of Hygiene
Robert B. Aiken
Department
Colchester Avenue
Bennington County
East Dorset
HEW
Walter Reed
Health Department
Manchester
Walter Hazard
Bennington Selectmen Hear Unemployment Concerns
New Bennington selectmen discuss local industry layoffs as three area firms shed 75 jobs. Frasier warns unemployment tops Vermont, urges direct action with firms and federal aid, while others cite tax and rate pressures and need for new industry and government contracts.
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Bennington
Vermont
Edward Frasier
Frasier
Bijur Lubricating Corp
Tansitor Electrronics Inc
General Cable Corp
Pownal
State Department of Employment Security
St. Albans
Inside Maine Dickey Lincoln power project debate
An editorial critiques the latest discussion of the Dickey Lincoln power project in Maine. The page notes reflect on policy implications and public reaction as debates continue on the project’s future.
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Maine
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