House Viet War Vote Postponed Amid Party Rift
Washington AP House Democrats postpone a vote on a Vietnam withdrawal resolution amid factional split. Leaders fear a March or April caucus showdown as sponsors claim 18 votes support the plan and 15 more lean toward backing it. The move delays actions until the next Democratic caucus and a broader fight over war policy persists. The AFL CIO union demands a 25 percent wage raise from Bell Telephone as tension grows across labor and political fronts.
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Phone Workers Aim for 25 Percent Wage Increase
WASHINGTON AP Y The brief item notes phone workers seeking a one year wage increase of 25 percent. The report records the labor goal and mentions the agency or union involved, reflecting typical mid century wage dispute activity.
Des Moines band trip approved for Harding junior high
Ten Edar Rapids Community school board granted travel permission for Harding junior high band to attend the Town Band Masters Annual Meeting in Des Moines on May 27. The board cited costs around 180 dollars to the district and noted the annual invitation as an honor, while wage and benefit negotiations loom for other district staff.
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Vietnam War Vet Group Plans Washington Protest
An organization of Vietnam veterans, angered by war policy, plans a April 19 march on Washington to protest involvement in Southeast Asia. They aim to focus on Veterans Administration hospital conditions, inadequate benefits, and high unemployment among veterans. John Kerry of Waltham Mass., on the executive committee, says the group expects over 5,000 veterans in the capital.
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Rogers denies Viet oil rumors altering US policy
Secretary of State Rogers said offshore oil prospects near Vietnam do not change U S policy in Indochina. A State Department letter from Assistant Secretary David Abshire notes Vietnam has no bid calls yet for offshore exploration. Seven American firms hold provisional concessions through Thailand with firms including Caltex Amoco Gulf and Phillips Petroleum involved.
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Lawmakers Split Over Votes Reflect Party Links
Rep. Spark Matsunaga of Tavvali said sponsors backed leadership wishes but saw no link between the two votes. The council, though an arm of the Democratic national committee, does not speak for the party and adopted a resolution eight years ago calling for U.S. withdrawal from..."
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Tavvali
Democratic National Committee
U.S
First Word From China On Satellite Progress
Tokyo dispatch reports China announcing successful data transmission from a 487 pound satellite launched recently. The Communist nation said the craft transmitted scientific data at megacycle frequencies and completed at least one orbit before continuing its planned experiments. U S defense officials linked the launch to strategic ballistic missile development.
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Jordan Snowstorms Kill One, Hospitalize Ten Across Camps
AMMAN reports snowstorms sweeping Jordan have killed one person and sent ten to hospitals. Officials say refugee camps, with tents and corrugated shelters, are among the hardest hit areas.
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Steel Strike Prospects Grow Amid Wage Demands
John Criplts reports rising chances of a steel strike as labor and management remain at odds over wage gains. The United States Steel annual report warns wages will raise costs, hinting at price increases, while observers forecast a potential three to four month strike and higher unemployment later in the year.
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He Yniog
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Die and Co
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University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School
Health Chief in Resignation Hint
Washington AP reports Dr. Roger Rgeberg signaled Tuesday his intention to resign as assistant secretary for health and scientific affairs in the Department of Health Education and Welfare He said he no longer wants the entire job and has discussed with the secretary a split of duties while keeping part of the post
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Roger Rgeberg
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
East Is Red Honors Chairman Mao Tsetung
A brief acknowledgment of Chairman Mao Zedong in a political or cultural piece. The text centers on the East Is Red theme praising the Communist leadership and its leader. The title uses period voice and strong entities.
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Red
Communist Party
Taan Mao
T'se-fung
Kissinger and McCarthy Meet in Private Lunch
Washington AP Henry Kissinger who advises Nixon on Indo China war met privately with Vietnam war critic former Sen Eugene McCarthy at lunch Monday McCarthy’s office confirmed the hour long discussion. The visit follows a White House reception Kissinger gave to three peace militants once linked to a plot to kidnap him.
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