Defense bill passes 81 to 5 amid Pentagon spending debate
Senators Frox mire and Brooke hailed the victory as a new era of public scrutiny on Pentagon spending after an 81 to 5 vote on a $20 billion military hardware bill. Critics trimmed minor social science funds and added safeguards, while major programs survived, with the measure now headed to the House.
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Laird Lifts Ban on Military Building Contracts
Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird lifted a ban on new military construction that threatened to delay $99.5 million in contracts this month. The suspension had followed President Nixon’s order to cut back government construction contracts by 75 percent. The Pentagon said awards may resume under certain unspecified limitations drawn up by the Bureau of the Budget.
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UVM Faculty Votes to End ROTC Credit
The University of Vermont Arts and Sciences faculty voted 94 to 36 to eliminate academic credit for ROTC. Trustees had supported keeping ROTC as is last May, placing the faculty at odds with university leadership.
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New Hearing Granted on Kopechne Autopsy Claim
Wilkes-Barre reports Dist. Atty. Edmund Dinis wins a new hearing on an autopsy petition for Mary Jo Kopechne after filing a revised claim alleging blood was present in her mouth and nose. Judge Bernard Brominski sets Sept. 29 for the examination. inquest previously postponed.
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Kennedy Attacks Nixon War Policy in Boston Speech
Senator Edward M. Kennedy assailed Nixon's Vietnam policy calling for Saigon to accept a sensible compromise or face the war alone. He warned the war erodes American health and economy and urged a shift away from a continued, futile conflict while praising Dr. Sidney Farber in a Boston testimonial. LAS VEGAS AP Connie Stevens reports jewels stolen from her Landmark Hotel room during a performance, including a $17,000 bracelet and a $10,000 necklace among other items.
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Spock Plans Protests Against Nixon Drawdown
Dr. Benjamin Spock denounces Nixon troop withdrawals as a fraud and announces a fall protest series. A 36 hour March Against Death is planned in Washington with about 400,000 expected participants on November 14 to 15, marching from Arlington Cemetery past the White House to the Capitol.
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