Senate approves 3.1 billion transit bill for cities nationwide
The Senate passed a 3.1 billion mass transit bill by 33 to 4, allowing federal grants and loans up to two thirds of city costs for transit projects. Secretary Volpe called it historic while amendments sought larger obligations or altered discretionary funding, prompting sharp debate over how funds would be distributed among states.
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IRS Probes Ivory Towers For Cheats
Boston reporters say the IRS targets college professors and performers in moonlighting tax schemes. A state task force of agents reports 75 percent of unreported income in one project. Williams notes ongoing statewide investigations into taxpayers, including models and musicians.
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Kennedy panel urges sweeping changes to draft system
A Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy calls for end to occupational and student deferments in war time, removal of the military from Selective Service, universal policies, and computer based random selection. Proposals include civilian director, limited terms, nationwide policy, and formal appeal with counsel.
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NAACP Criticizes Mass Bishop Burgess Over Grant
NAACP official calls the Negro Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts a muddled thinker after Burgess backs a million-dollar grant to the Black Ecumenical Council. The NAACP says the grant from the United Church of Christ promotes black racism and separatism, while Burgess argues black self-determination aligns with integration.
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Stock Market Rallies On Kennedy Speech In New York
The Dow jumped 18 points from a 3.37 loss to finish up 11.02 at 757.46 as trading volume hit 16.05 million on the NYSE. Kennedy told business leaders inflation psychology must break and rates will fall to a reasonable level, though he offered no date for declines and cautioned that anti inflation policies will continue.
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Nixon's 449 Million School Offer Faces Dem Skepticism
President Nixon proposes to add 449 million to education funds, a 13 percent cut from the 1.2 billion added by Congress. Democrats resist further reductions, aiming to reshape national priorities toward education and may veto again if needed. The proposal, sent to Congress, seeks votes to sustain Nixon's veto of the larger bill as debates continue in a House appropriations subcommittee.
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Four BU coeds jailed for role in take over
Four Boston University coeds began three month jail terms for contempt of court after disrupting the university administration building last December. Two officers one a coed and a male student received similar sentences with terms deferred to June 1 to finish degree work. Judge Frank E. Smith imposed $25 fines on four students who cheered as one defendant raised her hand in defiance during her removal.
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