Haynsworth testifies on desegregation views in Senate hearing
Judge Clement F. Haynsworth, Nixon nominee for the Supreme Court, confirms subscribing to the 1954 desegregation ruling but avoids direct answers on the Warren court's direction. He points to written opinions in the 4th Circuit as guides to his philosophy while facing questions about potential conflicts of interest and judicial impartiality.
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Washington
UPI
Clement F. Haynsworth
Supreme Court
Nixon
Senate
Earl Warren
Haynsworth
4Th Judicial Circuit
Senate Judiciary Committee
Abe Fortas
Louis Wolfson
Philip A. Hart
Joseph D. Tydings
Sen
Birch Bayh
U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Strom Thurmond
Rs.c
Ernest F. Hollings
D-S.c
Laird Says Vietnam Withdrawal Will Cut Draft Calls
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird said the 35,000 man U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam would have a very significant effect on future draft calls. He declined to give figures, noting he would discuss changes with Selective Service officials on Friday as about 29,000 men had been scheduled to be drafted.
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Washington
UPI
Melvin R. Laird
U.S
Vietnam
Laird
Pentagon
Nixon
Selective Service
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Nixon Not Now Considering Suspension of the Draft
Washington reports President Nixon is not now considering suspending the draft even briefly. White House press secretary says there is no imminent decision and a continuing review of the draft area with possible executive action. Details on reform discussions and random selection plans noted without commitment.
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UPI
Nixon
Haynsworth questioned again on Vietnam Cutback case
Senate Judiciary Committee pressed Haynsworth on potential financial interests linked to a 1963 Darlington Manufacturing decision. The South Carolinian maintained no known stake and denied awareness of any financial involvement while acknowledging ongoing questions about his family's law firm and stock portfolio.
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Richmond
Senate Judiciary Committee
Haynsworth
Darlington Manufacturing Co
Darlington
Deering-Milliken Co
Carolina Wend-A-Matic
Deering-Milliken
Tydings and Bayh
Haynsworth Family
Nasser Purges Opponents Reported Amid Middle East Strife
United Press International reports from Beirut that Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser has begun a civilian purge to forestall a Soviet backed bid to oust him. Aly Sabry, a former premier, is named as key figure. Sabry reportedly under house arrest as Cairo cites internal power plays. Israeli raids along the Gulf of Suez and Ras Zafarana continue with claims to hit military targets while Abba Eban signals readiness to negotiate without preconditions.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Aly Sabry
Alarida
Jordan
Egypt
Tel Aviv
al Jarida
Cairo
Russia
Sabry
Mohammed Fayek
Gulf of Suez
Middle East
Abba Eban
Smith named Illinois interim U.S. senator after Dirksen death
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie appoints Ralph T. Smith 53, an Alton attorney, as Illinois junior senator to serve until January 1971. General election in November 1970 will choose who fills the rest of Dirksen’s term. potential opponent loaded with Adlai Stevenson III.
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Springfield
UPI
Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois
Ralph T. Smith
Everett M. Dirksen
Smith
Alton
Clinois
Dirksen
Adlai E. Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Vermont eyes cabinet level education secretary post
The reorganization subcommittee recommended creating a cabinet level education secretary to coordinate instruction from pre kindergarten to graduate studies. The panel approved a 12 member appointive policy board with governor naming the secretary as chair and with budgetary and planning authority. The plan proposes four six year board terms from existing boards, two at large six year terms, and six two year terms including the secretary. Regional educational offices and consolidation of boards were also urged.
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Vermont
Woman Lawyer Fights For Her Miniskirt Rights
Rochester brief reports Carolyn R. Peck a Syracuse attorney appeals a Syracuse City Court dress ban arguing her miniskirt worn when admitted to the bar and in other courts should be allowed. The appellate division is asked to rule on whether attire is a court regulation within a judge's discretionary powers.
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Rochester
N.Y
Syracuse
Carolyn R. Peck
Parker J. Stone
Stone
Supreme Court
John H. Farnam
Miss Peck
American Civil Liberties Union
Appellate Division
Vermont Unaffected by Nixon road funding cutback
Vermont highway officials say Nixon’s 74 percent cutback will not affect road work in the state since no projects are fully federally funded. Highway Commissioner John Gray said Vermont will still let contracts for landscaping Interstate 89 work and district garage construction in Derby Ruthland Castleton Randolph and Williamstown. He noted voluntary state cutbacks will save about $400 000.
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Montpelier
UPI
Nixon
Vermont
John Gray
Gray
Sharon
Derby
Ruthland
Castleton
Randolph
Williamstown
Ronald Crisman
Inside pages preview education and local notes
Mt Anthony Union High School announces adult education courses on page 3. An editorial urges the President to take a firm stand on desegregation before the South returns to its old days on page 4. Manchester selectmen are told state plans to run a new U S 7 to East Dorset instead of ending Route 1130 construction on page 8. A Hoosick Falls girl raises seeing eye dogs as a 4 H hobby on page 9.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Manchester
U.S.7
East Dorset
Report Critic of Legal Aid Withdrawn in Vermont
The Office of Economic Opportunity withdraws its harsh evaluation of Vermont Legal Aid and orders a new review. Attorney Louis Lisman, VLA president, says the national OEO director informed him the directives and conclusions will be dismissed. The new evaluation will be led by Robert Spangenberg with a Vermont Bar Association and VLA involvement.
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Burlington
Vermont Legal Aid
VLA
Office of Economic Opportunity
Louis Lisman
OEO Legal Services
Vaughn Gearan
New York
Northeast
OEO Legal Services Pro
Vermont
Gearan
Terry Lenzner
OEO
Vermont Bar Association
Robert Spangenberg
Boston Legal Services Program
Vermont Oeo
Vermont Legal Aid Inc
Spangenberg
CEO Legal Services
Williams quits frustrates Bennington GOP caucus
Outgoing Bennington Town Chairman John H. Williams II criticized fellow Republicans for ignoring key Vermont issues. speaking to 30 party stalwarts at the courthouse he voiced frustration that the party lacks interest in welfare conservation and taxation topics. He urged the town committee to focus on state problems and warned that renewals without engagement are unlikely to yield progress.
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GOP
John H. Williams II
Williams
Bennington County
Republican Party
Bennington
Vermont
Joseph Caracciola
C. Davis
Mary Hodeck
Francis J. Hogan
Board of Sisters
Salvatore Santarcangelo
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