Nixon Seeks 155 Million to Fight Drug Abuse
President Nixon asked Congress for 155 million dollars for the 1972 fiscal year to combat drug abuse and create an Office of Drug Abuse Prevention. The plan includes new laws to extend military leave for addicts and a focus on treatment and rehabilitation, with 105 million for rehab and a presidentially run anti drug program led by Dr. Joel H. Jaffe.
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Times Surrenders List of Secret Pentagon Reports
The New York Times turned over documents used in its Vietnam war origins report. An MIT researcher once in Defense Department service supplied the material. Page 1. Nixon asks Congress for new laws and 155 million dollars for combat drug abuse. Page 1. Okinawa will be restored to Japan next year, but 88 bases remain under U S control amid protests. Page 1. U S Air Force airlifts Pakistani refugees from overcrowded camps in India. they will not return home soon. Page 1. AP: Times voluntarily handed over the secret Pentagon documents list to the U S attorney's office.
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One Of McNamara's Whiz Kids Blamed For Exposing Documents
Federal Judge Murray Gurfein urged voluntary cooperation from the Times and blocked a fishing expedition into the newspaper files. The case centers on a 47 volume secret Pentagon study 1945 to 1967 and a Tonkin Gulf incident control study. The Times began publishing on Vietnam escalation linked to Lyndon B Johnson. The government sought an injunction to halt further publication.
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CHARLESTON Employers face premium hikes in workmen’s comp
West Virginia employers see increases in 19 of 45 employment classifications under the workmen’s compensation program announced on page 3. Richmond reports savings of 6.7 million dollars for five months ending April 30 due to the Holton study recommendations.
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Youth's body recovered after Bluestone River drowning
A 13 year old Mercer County youth is found dead in the Bluestone River two hours after falling into a deep pool. A Welch resident files a $250000 suit against the West Virginia Water Co alleging health hazards from Welch water caused a heart condition.
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Prices Hold Narrow Range Before Late Selling Pressure
Stocks traded in a tight band for most of the session before weakness surfaced near the close. The Dow Jones fell 2.34 points to 906.25 as traders weighed early gains and industry data on Page 12.
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Welch Resident Sues Over Water Health Claims
Merrill Budnick, at torney, files a 250000 lawsuit in McDowell County Circuit Court against West Virginia Water Co alleging Welch drinking water caused his heart condition. State Health Department warned Welch water contains excess sodium posing risks to children and heart patients. Budnick cites personal improvement after using Northfork water for cooking and drinking. Mayor Swope calls the suit a sign of the ongoing water crisis in Welch.
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Refugees Flown From Relief Camps in India
The United States Air Force began airlifting East Pakistani refugees from overcrowded relief camps in eastern India. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asserted they must return home eventually, while 231 refugees flew on the first two C130 Hercules flights from Agartala, Tripura, to Gauhati, Assam, highlighting the uncertain path home for many.
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Back To Work Movement Seen At 11 Area Mines
Miners at about 11 mines in McDowell West Virginia and Tazewell County Virginia appeared ready to return to work by Friday as a four day old strike in West Virginia and Virginia wound down. Union officials said workers were ordered to resume at Pocahontas Fuel's Tug River District Gary No 14 Keystone No 1 Itmann No 1 2 3 4 and Crumpler. Meetings have been called at
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Treaty Ignites Riots as Okinawa Reverts to Japan
Okinawa poised to return to Japanese control under postwar reversion deals signed in Tokyo and Washington. Demonstrations erupted across Japan and Okinawa with injuries reported as protests opposed nuclear weapons presence and speedy ratification. Agreement allocates 47 U S base facilities to Japan while preserving 88 bases under U S oversight on main islands.
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Boy Drowns While Fishing Near Bluefield
Mercer County youth Robert Joseph Nichols, 6 or 7, drowned while fishing in the Bluestone River near Wolfe. He fell into a deep pool about 3:30 pm and was recovered at 5:45 pm by Bluefield Rescue Squad with help from Bluefield Va squad. Funeral plans pending at Rodriguez Pocahontas Union Funeral Home Pocahontas Virginia.
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House Rejects Dec 31 Viet Pullout Deadline
The House voted 256 to 158 against a December 31 deadline for Vietnam pullout amid ongoing congressional disputes over Indochina policy. Five alternative dates and withdrawal scenarios were rejected as amendments, following Senate moves to cut off funds by year end. The Nedzi Whalen proposal urged a year end deadline unless prisoners’ release or safe withdrawal would be jeopardized.
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