Conte Prevails on Jets for Taiwan Aid Conferees
Conferees reach a Monday agreement on a 1.8 billion foreign aid bill for the current year, dropping a 54.5 million jet fighters provision for Nationalist China. The package totals 1.8B, with 1.46B in economic aid and 350M in military aid, reflecting a 30 percent cut but a 100M increase from last year.
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Disclosure push for House members and aides ethics rules
The House Standards of Official Conduct Committee urged tighter financial disclosure for members and top aides. A proposal would require listing honoraria over 300 dollars and all creditors owed 10 000 dollars or more for a year. The move follows a banking case involving Rep Seymour Halpern and coincides with new guidelines on dealings with government agencies.
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Senate Panel Scores Aid To Schools
A Senate Labor and Public Welfare report criticizes the administration of Title I funds from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act but backs the four year extension. It urges stronger rules to prevent fund substitution, involve parents and communities, broaden the allocation formula, and improve state and local input to fix shortcomings in aid aimed at disadvantaged students.
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Draft Boards Halt Punitive Measures In 1969 AP report
Washington AP says Selective Service suspended reclassification and drafting violators after Supreme Court rulings. Local boards were told to stop processing delinquency cases pending action from Jan 19 decision. Second ruling clarifies induction under delinquency rule not authorized by Congress. Timothy Breen benefited from the decision challenging his 1-A status.
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Pat Nixon Aims to Volunteer Art Guide at Corcoran
Washington AP reports Mrs. Richard M. Nixon expressed a long held wish to become a volunteer guide at the Corcoran Art Gallery near the White House. She revealed the goal to Florence Rubinfeld during a tea for about 50 gallery patrons Monday.
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Griffin Seeks Warrant Clause To Curb No Knock Raids
Senate Republicans push an amended clause making no nock narcotics raid warrants harder to obtain. Griffin proposes proving narcotics suspected and warrants likely destruction if warning given. The move aims to appease critics while preserving court authority to stop illicit drug trade. The clash centers on constitutional concerns and police powers.
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122 Color TV Sets Plugged as Fire Hazards by U S Panel
The U S National Committee on Product Safety lists 122 color television models from 11 makers as extraordinary fire hazards. The study covers 13 manufacturers over five years, with 1.2 claims per 10 000 sets and 3 per 10 000 for listed models. Publication sparked industry criticism from the Electronic Industries Association.
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National Committee On Product Safety
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Berkshire Eagle Notices Update For Address Changes
College students and armed forum members offered two percent discount must notify Kecca P21 Office ad at The Berkshire Eagle of old and new addresses. Second class postage paid at Pittsfield Massachusetts 01201.
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