Dem policy council urges Vietnam pullout in 18 months
The Democratic Policy Council called for a firm timetable to withdraw all U.S. forces from Vietnam within 18 months, arguing such a deadline could help secure a peaceful settlement. The plan, led by W. Averell Harriman, was debated at the Watergate Hotel with various delegates and included proposals to limit future U.S. commitments without congressional approval.
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Vietnam
Democratic Policy Council
New York Times
Washington
Foreign Policy Committee
W. Averell Harriman
U.S
Paris
North Vietnam
Watergate Hotel
Southeast Asia
Nixon
James H. Rowe Jr
Johnson
Texas
James C. Wright Jr
Jack Brooks
Wright
Miss Steinem
United States
Congress
Council
A. Hubert H. Humphrey
Polluters Charged In Chicago River Water Violations
The United States charged 11 firms including Procter & Gamble and Olin, plus a Pure Oil official, with dumping refuse into navigable waters in the Chicago area. Attorney General John N. Mitchell announced a federal grand jury will probe solid waste deposits in the Calumet River and Lake Michigan under the 1899 antipollution statute.
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Chicago
Adv
John N. Mitchell
Calumet River
Lake Michigan
Mitchell
General American Transportation Corp
International Harvester Co
Lake River Terminal Co
National Sheet Metal Co
Excelsior Truck Leasing Co
Olinkraft Inc
Olin Mathiesen Corp
Penn Central Railroad
Procter & Gamble Co
Pure Oi Co
Smith Oi and Refining Co
Clarence Abrams
Pure
Ife
Michigan Congresswoman Proposes National Health Plan
Rep. Martha Griffiths of Michigan urges a national health insurance program within the Social Security System. The proposal ties Medicare and Medicaid costs to a broader plan, aiming to reduce state and federal tax burdens by about 7 billion annually and extend coverage to all residents with no or minimal charges after an initial visit.
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Washington
Martha W. Griffiths
D-Mich
Senate
Congress
Nixon Seeks New Office of Telecommunications Policy
President Nixon asked Congress to create the Office of Telecommunications Policy in the executive office. It would take over and expand duties of four units now housed in the Office of Emergency Preparedness and bolster federal communications responsibilities.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Community Health Fees For Children And Services
A basic fee of one dollar per visit applies to dental services for all children under sixteen. After the first visit a two dollar cost charge per visit is imposed. The notice also mentions health care and prescription drugs.
Lawyer Claims Nixon Tried to Hold Calley In Service
Ft Benning Ga AP attorney George Latimer argues the decision to retain Lt Calley beyond his September discharge and push for a court martial came from Washington and Nixon aides. Pretrial hearing resumes as post officials deny influence and say orders kept Calley in service.
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FT. Benning, Ga
William L. Calley Jr
George Latimer
Calley
Washington
Latimer
Nixon
Ft. Benning
Robert M. Lathrop
the Post
Judge Advocate General
Lathrop
Orwin C. Talbott
Benning
Oscar KE. Davis
Talbott
Davis
New Jersey Court Bars Netcong School Prayer Readings
Superior Court Judge Joseph Stamler ordered Netcong school board to stop the daily classroom reading of prayers from the Congressional Record, ruling the practice violated the First Amendment and amounted to religious establishment. The case grew from readings begun last September, with officials considering appeal.
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Joseph H. Stamler
Netcong School Board
Congressional Report
Congressional
Congressional Record
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State Board of Education
Commissioner of Education
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Supreme Court
Nekeong
Palmer Stracco
Netcong Board of Education
Slamter
Morris County
Stamley
Arthur J. Sills
Netcong
New Mobe Plans Three Month Protests Campaign
The New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam announced a three month program of rallies picketing and demonstrations. February targets civil rights repression March targets the draft and April targets the war’s economic aspects. The group noted past massive demonstrations in Washington and San Francisco and said upcoming events will spread to many cities.
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New Mobilization Committee
Vietnam
New Mobe
San Francisco
Ovany
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