Blockade at Selective Service HQ Sees 200 Protesters Arrested
Police arrested about 200 antiwar activists after they blocked the main entrance of the Selective Service System headquarters in Washington. Demonstrators formed a “carpet of bodies” and forced workers to walk over them. Arrests began after two warnings, with some protesters going limp in passive resistance and others marching to barred buses. A back-door scuffle also occurred as guards tried to break the blockade. Two women with babies were allowed to stay seated on steps. Curtis Tarr, head of the draft, called the scene sad and said workers must get into the building. The protest continued for a second day with workers largely blocked from reentry.
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Washington
Selective Service System
Curtis Tarr
Tarr
Protesters force entry into Capitol Hill office incident noted
Handed him leaflets. He told newsmen earlier he believes the demonstrators are sincere. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Goldwater said he will close his office Thursday to protest lack of adequate security for his personnel. He said he is taking the action because protesters forced their way into his office Monday, threw red paint on books and refused to leave until staff members called police.
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Capitol Hill
Sen. Goldwater
R-Ariz
Stars and Stripes price to double for European edition
The European edition of Stars and Stripes will raise its price from a nickel to a dime starting May 12, affecting GIs stationed in Darmstadt and across Europe. The move ends a 29 year practice of the same low rate, with the higher price applying to daily copies.
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Darmstadt
Germany
Stars and Stripes
Chuckle Questioning TV Programs Sparks Witty Inquiry
A playful remark questions how critics judge TV programs if their own judgments seem questionable. The quip suggests skepticism about critics and audience tastes without citing specific shows or dates.
Probe Fund Use by Wallace Associates
Federal grand jury in Montgomery resumes secret probe into possible improper handling of campaign funds by close associates of Alabama Governor George Wallace. Gerald Wallace and Seymour Trammell are named as central figures, with no indication yet of direct Gov. Wallace involvement. Indictments may follow soon as the investigation continues.
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Washington
Justice Department
Alabama
George Wallace
Montgomery
Ala
Gerald Wallace
Seymore Trammell
Wallace
Nixon
Gerald
Trammell
Leading business indicators show slight March gain
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicator index rose 0.6 percent in March, the fifth monthly gain, signaling a continued but uneven economic recovery. Eight components moved, with four up, three down, one unchanged, lifting the index to 119.8 from 119.1 in February. Strongest gains came from the manufacturing work week and common stock prices while plant and equipment orders fell.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Harold Passer
Commerce Secretary
Howell Sues To Void Pact On Ambulances
Cedar Rapids dealer Howell files in Linn district court to void a city hospital council ambulance pact. He argues the contract uses tax funds to cover service outside Cedar Rapids beyond statutory municipal authority. The suit seeks a permanent injunction and notes a temporary injunction hearing set for May 17 at 9 30 a.m.
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Howell
Bunyan T. Howell
Cedar Rapids
Mercy
St. Luke's Hospitals
Nixon to hold TV radio news conference before trip
President Nixon will stage a news conference Thursday at 8 p.m. Iowa time, carried on TV and radio networks. He plans to fly to the Western White House in California about 12 hours later to welcome home the First Marine division from Vietnam and return to Washington Monday.
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Washington
Nixon
Iowa
White House
California
Vietnam
Navy selects first black admiral and Shepard for promotion
Navy announces 49 officers named for rear admiral, including the first black admiral in Samuel Gravely and astronaut Alan Shepard. Gravely, 48, from Richmond, Va., commands Jouett in San Diego while awaiting promotion. Shepard, 47, led Apollo 14 and heads NASA astronauts. The White House will nominate the group for Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Navy
Alan Shepard
America
Shepard
Samuel Gravely
Richmond
Will Draft Fewer Men In 1971 Inductions Cutbacks Announced
Secretary Laird said the May draft call is reduced from 15 000 to 10 000 men and no monthly call will exceed 10 000 for the rest of 1971. Total inductions for the year will be the lowest in seven years as Vietnamization progresses and U S troop withdrawals continue.
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Washington
Laird
Call for Weekend of Peace Prayers Across Nation
Washington faith leaders sick at heart over the Vietnam War call a weekend of prayers and fasting for peace. A 33-signatory statement from 27 faiths urges repentance and renewal and requests bell tolling nationwide from noon to 1 p.m. on May 1.
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Southeast Asia
Tornado Toll Rises Across South Central Kentucky
Three tornadoes cut a wide east–west path through a 80 mile area in south central Kentucky killing 10 and injuring over 100. Gov. Louie Nunn surveyed destruction in Adair and Russell counties as homes and mobile units were swept away.
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Columbia
Kentucky
Louie Nunn
Governor's Office
Adair
Russell County
Illinois Town Hit By Tornado Kills One, Injures Dozens
A tornado struck Thompsonville Illinois killing one person and injuring at least twenty with ten hospitalized. The twister swept the main street of the town of about 450 residents Tuesday night causing extensive damage.
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Thompsonville
Rural Forces Win Second School Vote In Iowa House
Iowa lawmakers vote on school aid plans as rural blocs push to stabilize funding. A 53 43 rejection blocks a foundation plan seen as favoring wealthy districts, while a 48 45 vote imposes a 200 per pupil floor amid fears it may distort equalization and leave 54 districts underserved. Rep. Stromer opposed the foundation plan. Rep. Den Herder argues the floor is needed to ensure at least minimal aid.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Delwyn Stromer
Garner
Ways and Means Committee
Joseph Johnston
Iowa City
Elmer den Herder
Sioux Center
Washington
School Aid
House, Education and Labor Committee
Nixon
Rep
Perkins
D-Ky
Office of Economic Opportunity
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
The
Small Business Administration
Volunteers In Service To America
VISTA
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