Mayors say Nixon budget breaks revenue sharing pledge
The U S Conference of Mayors and National League of Cities accuse President Nixon of violating a promise not to substitute general revenue sharing for existing city aid. A 79 page report says the 1973 74 budgets cut libraries anti poverty programs and the Emergency Employment Act, harming 147000 jobs and city services.
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Conference of Mayors
National League of Cities
Nixon
Washington
White House
Mansfield Proposes Major Foreign Aid and Base Cuts
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urges a complete halt to foreign aid and a five year plan to cut U S troops and bases in Europe by half. He calls for withdrawal of all Indo China military personnel and civilians, and proposes halving 535000 U S military personnel in Europe with Europe taking up the slack.
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UPI
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Laos
Vietnam
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Japan
Africa
New York Times
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White House
Henry Kissinger
Defense Department
Pentagon
British peace plan fuels renewed Northern Ireland violence
In London reports, a secret British master plan to end five decades of sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland agitates both sides. Ulster Defence Association and Irish Republican Army factions escalate killings as youths, a soldier, and workers fall victim amid fear a deal may appease the IRA.
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London
Northern Ireland
Ulster Defense Assn
Irish Republican Army
Ulster Association
William Whitelaw
IRA
Ireland
One Man's Hot Time Idea Sparks Old Flame Run
A brief quip notes a man chasing a past romance while boasting wealth, framed as a humorous aside about high living. No further details or names are provided.
POW Release Seen Next Week In Vietnam Peace Talks
The article reports that POW releases by both sides in the Indo China war are expected to begin mid next week. Gauvin notes arrangements are under way and peace process momentum includes ICCS JMC talks and a Paris framework for postwar elections in South Vietnam. Fighting slows as peace teams deploy amid Laos activity and ongoing negotiations.
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UPS
Michel Gauvin
International Commission For Control and Supervision
ICCS
Gauvin
Joint Military Commission
JMC
Vietnam
Laos
U. S
Pathet Lao
Vientiane
Paris
South Vietnam
Thieu
Auditor Criticizes Lipsky On Vote Fraud Disclosure
Linn County Auditor Merle Kopel questions State Rep. Joan Lipsky over her vote fraud allegations. He suggests she should have had his office verify the evidence before briefing a legislative committee on irregularities in mobile registrar lists and registrations in the 26th district. Kopel reiterates readiness to assist in clarifying the situation.
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Linn
Merle Kopel
Joan Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
Lipsky
Kopel
Subsidies urged for recycling by EPA report
The Environmental Protection Agency urges subsidies and tax incentives to promote recycling of municipal and industrial waste. It calls for ending freight rate disparities favoring virgin materials, aggressive federal procurement to limit virgin use, and changes to labeling rules to avoid discouraging recycled content. The report also weighs modifying depletion allowances to boost reclaimed materials.
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Washington
Office of Management and Budget
Environmental Protection Agency
Congress
Environmental Agency
EPA
Two More Dead in Eagle Grove Explosion Toll Rises
The Iowa blast and fire that leveled the Chatter Box cafe and nearby buildings killed two more people, bringing the death toll to 12. Identified victims include Mabel Kallensrud, 73, and Emma Johnston, 57, both of Eagle Grove. Missing cook Lucille Anderson remains unaccounted for.
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Eagle Grove
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Mabel June Kallensrud
Emma Johnston
Lucille Anderson
Donald Blue
Robert Blue
Red Cross
Barbara Eckoff
Des Moines
Wilbur Johnson
Johnson
Kenneth Brauman
Chatter Box Cafe
Louck
Doctors Report Stennis Improved After Robbery Wounds
Senator John Stennis remained in very serious condition at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after two bullet wounds from a robbery four days before. The NRA posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects. Police continued to seek two black youths as potential suspects, with no confirmed new leads.
Meat Prices To Continue High In 1973 Forecast
UPI reports USDA economists predict live stock prices will stay at record highs through mid-1973. Beef production rises with fed beef leading gains while prices remain high. Pork output matches 1973 levels with midyear gains offsetting early cuts. Overall red meat supply and demand suggest sustained price strength.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
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