House Considers Two Year Extension of OEO Programs
The House debated extending the antipoverty programs of the Office of Economic Opportunity for two years amid bipartisan support. The measure, backed by Republicans and Democrats, would shift the free legal services program into a private corporation with strict political and criminal case restrictions. President Nixon urged continuation without changes until his broader reorganization plan moves forward.
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Autopsy backs back wound in Jackson prison death
Final autopsy by Marin County Coroner confirms George Jackson was shot in the back during the Aug. 21 San Quentin outbreak. Warden Louis Nelson maintains guards on a high railing fired, while supporters call it murder. The report contradicts an earlier statement that said the bullet entered the head as Jackson fled the prison yard.
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Two Hostages Die In French Prison Hospital Siege
In Clairvaux France police stormed a prison hospital room recapturing two inmates after they killed a 25 year old guard Guy Giradot and a 35 year old nurse Nicole Comte by throat slashing. The attackers Roger Bontemps and Claude Buffet were injured by the blast and taken to a Troyes hospital.
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Julian Bond Addresses Possibility of Black VP Candidate
Columbus Ohio UPI report notes Georgia state legislator Julian Bond asked about Sen Edmund Muskie’s claim a national ticket with a black vice presidential candidate could not win. Bond, touring to register teenage voters, commented on the statement.
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UPI
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Maine
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Blue Water White Death and Omega Man At The Movies
Harte Theatre shows Blue Water White Death under water photographs of the great white shark rated G. The Omega Man with Charleton Heston continues at College Cinema. Manchester presents The Beguiled starring Geraldine Page and Clint Eastwood rated R. Time clocks listed for Harte Williamstown and Manchester show 7 and 9 pm showings. Controversy arises from a political remark about readiness for a Polish president and a black running mate.
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Geraldine Page
Clint Eastwood
Pentagon plans October restart of draftees amid low calls
Pentagon officials foresee resuming inductions in October with overall draft calls for the rest of 1971 expected to stay low. The renewal bill pending Nixon signature extends the draft to June 30, 1973 with a record pay raise for servicemembers. No drafts occurred July through September as the old law expired.
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