Kennedy Opposes Amnesty Offer For Draft Dodgers
Senator Edward M. Kennedy speaks at the National Conference of Catholic Charities opposing President Ford’s earned amnesty proposal. He argues that Vietnam era draft dodgers and resisters have suffered enough and that no further penalties should be exacted for those who refused service, while noting historic presidential precedents for a more liberal amnesty policy.
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Collision Between U S Fishing Vessel and Japanese Boat
The U S Coast Guard said a New Bedford crewman from Villanova is presumed dead after a collision with the Tokachi Maru about 50 miles offshore. Five other Villanova crew were rescued and brought to Chatham by the Coast Guard cutter Decisive. the Japanese vessel was about 200 feet long, twice the size of the Villanova.
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Former Maine Rep Clifford McIntire Dies at 66
Former Rep Clifford McIntire R Maine died at Eastern Maine Medical Center after a coma following a fall at his Perham home. The 13 year congressman was flown from Presque Isle and died shortly before 4 a.m. He fell from scaffolding while adding to his retirement home and suffered a brain concussion. He underwent surgery for a brain clot but did not respond to treatment.
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Muskie bill would back fishermen in foreign damage claims
Sen. Edmund S. Muskie introduced legislation to back American fishermen with damage claims against foreign governments. The bill would require the U.S. government to assume financial responsibility within 30 days, provide an interest free loan to cover losses, and forgive the loan within six months if the fisherman was not primarily at fault. It would establish a U.S. Fishing Vessels Claims Commission to handle cases retroactive to January 1, 1972.
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Maine residents may have nations worst dental decay
A year long study covering Cumberland and southern Oxford counties finds Maine residents potentially have the highest rate of dental decay in the country. The report by a dental task force funded by United Way of Greater Portland and the Southern Maine Comprehensive Health Association warns fluoridation would curb decay and calls for stronger state leadership and greater dental public health promotion.
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Kissinger Defends 1969 FBI Wiretap Controversy
Senate hearing transcripts show Henry Kissinger stating Hoover believed three Kissinger aides were security risks and phones were tapped by the FBI in 1969. Kissinger said he hired them despite Hoover’s objections, and he did not request the taps though he attended the White House meeting that approved the measure.
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Ford to testify in person on Nixon pardon
President Ford offers to appear before a House subcommittee to answer questions about the Nixon pardon. He invites questions from Resolutions 1367 and 1370 and aims to testify within 10 days, signaling a direct approach to congressional inquiry.
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Rockefeller Gifts From Foreign Leaders Revealed in 1950–72 List
Senate filing shows 16 gifts to Nelson Rockefeller from foreign leaders since 1950 with no values. Khrushchev photo, Chou En Lai ivory carving, and Latin American items from 1969 highlighted. gifts include a El Salvador clock, Somoza poetry and pin, Nepal painting, Panama vase, Norway enamel bowl, and a Thai white elephant statue.
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Senate approves year round daylight saving repeal bill
The Senate backed a House bill to end year round daylight saving time and restore standard time in November through February, with clocks set back on Oct 27, 1974 and daylight saving to resume Feb 23, 1975. Ford expected to sign. critics cited danger to children from dark school commutes and studies showed energy savings under 1 percent January through April.
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