Firearms Reform Faces Senate Move Around House Barrier
Washington report shows supporters pushing to bypass a House obstacle by routing gun control provisions through tax and finance committees. Bennett leads a bid to drop ammunition registration, with Nixon administration backing, while opponents note past ties to gun registration efforts. The 65 16 vote on the ammunition provision echoes last year’s broader stance on shotgun and rifle ammo coverage.
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Wilbur Mills
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Thomas Dodd
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Martin Luther King
Robert Kennedy
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Marines to shorten Pacific tour length to 12 months
The Pentagon said on Friday that Marine deployments in Vietnam and other Western Pacific areas will reduce their tour length from 13 months to 12 months, effective November 1. The move, announced in Washington, affects marines serving in these regions.
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Teve
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Western Pacific
Pentagon
Humphrey Sees Nixon On Right Vietnam Path After Meeting
Former Vice President Humphrey, after a White House talk with President Nixon and Henry Kissinger, said Nixon is on the right path in Vietnam. He emphasized support for the President’s policy while hoping debate remain constructive and not partisan.
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Hershey Parley Stirf Exit Talk Sparks Retirement Talk
President Nixon summoned Draft Chief Hershey to the White House to discuss Hershey's immediate and long range future amid renewed talk of his retirement. Press Secretary stated the meeting covered Hershey's future and ongoing planning for sweeating.
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Truk Ambushed Near Vien Lane in Laos
A U.S. aid truck was ambushed Friday about 90 miles east of Vien Lane. The Laotian driver was wounded in the leg.
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SDS confrontations fade after guard alert in Chicago
In Chicago 2000 National Guardsmen stood ready as SDS factions led a late show of force at a Lincoln Park rock concert. Police cleared the park with minimal arrests after the Weatherman and RYM I factions traded demonstrations amid a tense citywide security posture.
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Smokeless Engines For Seven Airlines
Newark AP report: seven airlines agree to install smokeless engines in new planes and convert 45 engines per year beginning February 1970. The announcement followed protests and a New Jersey air pollution suit. Demonstrations drew 500 protesters, while airlines pled cooperation and immediate action.
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U S Attacks Chinese Fishing Fleet Allegations Reported
Tokyo AP reports Communist China accusing U S warships of firing on a Chinese fishing fleet in the Gulf of Tonkin in September and drones later diving four boats. China says no casualties or damage were incurred and lodges a protest to U S imperialism. A U S spokesman in Saigon denies knowledge of the incidents.
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Floor Lead Seen for Haynsworth Fees Vote Battle
Washington AP reports the floor lead in the fight over Clement Haynsworth’s nomination. The judiciary fight moved from committee to the Senate cloakroom where about two dozen wavering senators would decide the outcome. Opponents pressed for renewed debate as the nomination faced a pivotal floor vote.
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Hearing Set for October 20 on Kopechne Case
A AP survey with Senate input shows at least 46 votes against the nomination and 88 for, with 10 undecided. In Wilkes-Barre a judge refused to dismiss a petition for autopsy on Mary Jo Kopechne, delaying exhumation decisions as lawmakers debate the matter for a careful floor vote.
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Key Clauses Knocked Out Of Tax Bill
Senate finance committee action on the house tax bill dominated by debate over Haynsworth confirmation and changes to personal exemptions. Senators discussed timing, holds, and potential revenue effects while stressing the need for relief to occur gradually and with future flexibility. The panel also weighed amendments to raise exemptions and alter the folding period, amid partisan signals and shifting support.
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Czechoslovakia Limits Western Travel Amid Passport Curbs
Czechoslovakia tightened private travel to the West with visa rules tied to economic factors. About 100000 citizens facing canceled permits rushed trips to Western Europe before frontier troops halted trains and buses. Emigration permissions will be limited to parents of minor children, foreigners affecting marriage, or cases of particular consideration.
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Judge sets autopsy hearing in Kopechne case for Oct 20
Judge Bernard Brominski denied the Kopechnes request to block the autopsy hearing and scheduled the hearing for October 20. He rejected delaying the full hearing and said a prompt, fact gathering session is needed to determine whether exhumation and autopsy should be allowed, with the DA able to present evidence.
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Amana Workers Reject Latest Proposal
Striking members of Madhhdet Local 1526 at Amana Refrigeration Co reject the company’s latest contract offer by a two to one margin. The proposal would raise wages and fringe benefits by 51 cents per hour over two years, far below the union’s demand of 89 cents. The vote marks the second rejection after an August 25 strike began. The company says it will pursue steps to resume normal operations.
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