GOP brass shy from Riehle
A GOP House steering panel survey shows a clear majority oppose Theodore Riehle's appointment as secretary of state. The move, tied to a potential Mallary-Snelling coalition for 1972, faces Speaker Walter Kennedy's long-standing opposition and widespread leadership backlash from 1971.
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O'Brien says Moulton's usefulness destroyed
Vermont Democrat Leo O'Brien charged that Elbert G. Moulton's credibility and usefulness to the state are ruined after disclosure that he falsified expense accounts. O'Brien issued the remark from South Burlington, stopping short of urging removal, while Gov. Davis supported the former secretary despite the admission.
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Times denies government charges over Vietnam Pentagon report
The New York Times contests claims that its articles based on a top secret Pentagon report harmed national defense or foreign relations. The paper argues the government has not proven any risk to defense interests and seeks to bar further publication. A temporary restraining order blocked the final two parts of the five part series.
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Washington Post reveals 1954 plans to delay Vietnam elections
The Washington Post reports a secret Pentagon document showing Eisenhower aides discussed delaying the 1954 Vietnam elections and possible limited intervention before the Geneva Conference. It notes a 1954 Indochina committee meeting considered sending 200 mechanics and aircraft to aid France, with no firm decision recorded. The Times faced a court injunction over its Vietnam series. Elections never occurred in 1955 as Diem prohibited them.
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Fulbright Calls NYT Vietnam Papers Embarrassing Only
Sen J William Fulbright says the NYT Vietnam war documents pose no national security risk and only embarrass a few individuals who deceived the country He notes his Foreign Relations Committee sought the papers in 1967 but was refused and urges a complete investigation by Mansfield or the committee and that the Times turn the documents over to his panel
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Asparagus Sauce Plans and Hamburger Tease
Inside report highlights Ellen Cronan Rose praising an asparagus sauce that pleases children and may brighten a hamburger. Page 3. Also notes Steven Rice’s reflective piece on last Sunday’s unity picnic. Page 4. Sam Ogden comments on Al Moulton as a person but questions his representation. Page 4. Arlington residents worry a new town plan excludes common folks. Page 6. Bennington Post 13’s Legion ball team is described as loaded with talent. Page 8.
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Elisberg linked to Pentagon documents in Vietnam leak
UPI reports antiwar congressman Paul McCloskey says he received top secret Vietnam study papers from Daniel Ellsberg, described as the source NYT used. Ellsberg, MIT adviser, allegedly shared xeroxed documents after a Princeton meeting, amid claims of executive deception over Vietnam.
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Aiken backs larger septic tanks for Vermont chalets
Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Robert B. Aiken urged raising minimum septic tank size from 750 to 1,000 gallons for chalet type vacation homes near ski areas. The Health Board will study the issue and report at the July meeting.
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House panel warns on environmental protection limits
The House Appropriations Committee cautioned that environmental protection stretched too far could harm the economy food supplies and public health. It backed a $12 billion bill aligned with Nixon’s requests for agriculture and environment while boosting some protections and funding studies on impacts.
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Betit hires detectives to probe welfare abuses
Social Welfare Commissioner Joseph W. Betit said he will hire several department detectives to investigate nonsupport and unrelated men living with welfare recipients after Public Safety declined to provide investigators. Betit cited funds from prior enforcement savings and noted the 1971 law on collecting support from unrelated men remains a low priority.
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