Douglas urges more work for high court amid vacancies
Justice William O Douglas at 72 calls for a heavier docket and more controversial cases. With two vacancies and a rising workload, the Court rejected hundreds of appeals, accepting only 18 of nearly 700 reviewed. Douglas favored hearing a Vietnam case, Attica counsel rights, and a California law shielding the state from prisoner injuries.
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Air Force grounds all CSA transports over engine risk
The Air Force indefinitely grounded the entire 12 remaining C5A transport fleet after evidence suggested engines could detach. The move follows prior wing crack tests and a Sept 29 engine loss at Altus AFB Oklahoma during a test. six test crafts and 12 operational planes remain idled, with 29 previously grounded.
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British army blows up minor border roads on Ulster to Ireland
In a move to curb IRA border crossings, the British army began blowing up selected unapproved roads along the Northern Ireland Republic border. An army statement said the aim is to cut off gunmen’s entry and exit routes. Later reports noted sniper fire and sporadic attacks on troops in Belfast and Newry, with minor injuries and property damage.
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Israel keeps canal reopening talks with US stance unchanged
Israel said it will continue discussions with the United States on solutions to the Middle East crisis but will not modify its conditions for reopening the Suez Canal. Premier Meir and the cabinet reconfirmed their stand as Rogers pushes a six point plan amid U.N. General Assembly diplomacy.
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Love not punishment Deterrent to crime, says ex warden
Clinton Duffy, former San Quentin warden and penologist who observed 150 executions in California, told a Spokane college audience that love and family discipline deter crime more effectively than punishment. He urged communities to strengthen homes to reduce future criminals.
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New Jersey Lobbyists Ordered to Wear Bright Red Badges
A new state law requires all registered lobbyists at the New Jersey Legislature to wear bright red identification cards at all times in the state house. The badge must display the lobbyist's registration number, and enforcement includes fines for noncompliance. The measure becomes fully effective when the Legislature reconvenes on November 13, after taking effect August 2.
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Nixon to visit Moscow to ease U.S.-Soviet frictions
President Nixon plans a May Moscow visit aimed at easing tensions with the Soviet Union and consolidating a pattern of summit diplomacy. The trip follows his China outreach and seeks to reassure Moscow that relations with Beijing are not a threat. Nixon stresses careful preparation and weighs political impact without tying talks to domestic politics.
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U N predicts break in plan to seat Nationalist China
UPI reports UN diplomats forecast the U S plan to preserve Nationalist China’s seat will fail with over 60 delegates opposing and fewer than 60 supporting. 12 of 131 delegations unnamed positions remain. Debate began Sept 27 and China discussion starts next week. Buckley and Crane push U S limits on UN funding.
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