Agnew assails ultra-liberals on six-state campaign tour
Vice President Spiro Agnew launched a six day tour railing at ultraliberalists and troglodytic leftists. He accused radical lawmakers of chaos and obstructionism while promoting GOP aims in Illinois and Wyoming. He backed Ralph Smith in Illinois and John Wold in Wyoming against Adlai Stevenson III and Gale McGee respectively.
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Ralph T. Smith
Adlai E. Stevenson III
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Gale McGee
Shaky truce halts fighting in Amman
The shaky ceasefire ends 11 days of heavy combat between Jordanian forces and Palestinian guerrillas in Amman. Government urges residents to reopen shops as Washington reports Israel’s growing arms requests totaling 800 million dollars.
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Egypt
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Brainwashing urged to curb criminal impulses by television
Dr. Walter Bromberg argues punishment is ineffective and proposes emotional education through universal television brainwashing to imprint unconditioned disapproval of crime. He says daily conditioning already shapes habits and that society should use TV to promote pro social standards and self preservation. He practices in Sacramento, California.
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Cambodian troops plan counterattack after siege lift
Cambodian government troops who broken the 60 day siege of Kompong Thom prepare for a counterattack against Communist forces. Waterways southwest of the city are open and troops say they are completely secure. Flood waters aided gunboats reaching the besieged area and a portion of the 2,000 communist forces around Kompong Thom reportedly moved toward Siem Reap.
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Senate targets mid October adjournment after secret session
In a rare secret session Senate leaders outlined a five to six week push to adjourn in mid October. Major roadblocks include electoral reform welfare reform and Nixon administration priorities. Both Mansfield and Scott differed on the likelihood, with optimism and pessimism voiced by House leaders.
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Double Feature At Hathaway Drive In Showcases Clint Eastwood And James Garner
At Hathaway's Drive-In in North Hoosick two action packed films star Clint Eastwood and James Garner with con men heavies and women driving the drama. The programs also include The Out of Towners with Sandy Dennis and Jack Lemmon, rating GP. Weekend With the Babysitter and Fountain of Love play at Bennington Drive-In with unknown rating. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, rated R, screens at Har e Theatre in Bristol. Police in Bristol arrest John Harvey a former bus conductor for stealing fares by boarding an empty bus after donning his old uniform.
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Jack Lemon
Fountain of Love
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Bristol
England
UPI
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Goldwater warns big government endangers freedom
UPI report from Hartford quotes Senator Barry Goldwater at the YAF anniversary convention. He calls government bloated and complex, a long range threat to freedom, and criticizes Nixon aides for lacking administrative experience. He urges firmer mid level control and opposes liberal policymaking appointments. The event features Thurmond and Tower as guest speakers. He labels some programs gargantuan and beyond congressional control, citing Social Security and welfare formulas. The convention concludes with plans to host William F Buckley Jr. in Sharon, Connecticut.
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William F. Buckley Jr
Railroads face double strike threat in wage and fireman disputes
Washington unions press a 40 percent wage increase for about 500000 of 600000 railroad workers while disputing whether firemen work on diesel engines. The UTU warned of a strike after Sept 23, as Congress may be urged to settle both issues amid looming wage talks and rail modernization loans.
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