Nixon orders 75 percent cutback in federal construction
President Nixon announced an immediate 75 percent reduction in new federal construction contracts and urged state and local governments to follow suit to curb rising housing costs. He said limits will last until strain eases, while prioritizing high social needs and accelerating basic industry capacity. He warned of possible federal funding restrictions if local plans fail to adjust. He urged postponement of nonessential projects by businesses as well.
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Treasury Asks Out in Individual Tax Relief
The Treasury proposes new individual tax rules with lower rates and a higher standard deduction while the House plan favors different relief. Kennedy backs targeted cuts and warns of broader changes across oil, finance, and corporate taxes, urging prompt Senate action amid debates. A cabinet committee will review federal activities affecting industry. Typhoid case update notes 17 in Britain tied to North Africa travel.
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Israeli Army Ends Search For Dr. Pike In Judean Desert
In Jerusalem the Israeli army halted its daylong hunt for Dr. James Pike the former Episcopal bishop of California. Troops police and planes scoured the Judean desert with little hope he remained alive.
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Allied Troops Fight On Cambodian Soil
U S helicopters landed after a downed craft in Cambodia. Allied troops exchanged fire with communist forces leaving two killed and several injured. Spokesmen said the air space violation was unintentional as ground fighting in Vietnam remained light nearby.
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U S casualties rise with week of fighting in Vietnam
US military reports 185 killed and 1 087 wounded this week in Vietnam, down from 190 and 1 967 the prior week. A Spooky gunship crash and a downed helicopter in Cambodia involve South Vietnamese mercenaries. One mercenary died, five others and two US crewmen were injured amid firefights near the frontier.
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150 Mile Walk Home For Puerto Rican Campers
Twenty six Puerto Rican youths aged 9 to 15 and four counselors from Harlem walked 150 miles from Camp Marigold Heath to New York City after a bus failed to arrive. They were picked up near Greenfield and transported to Northampton for a bus ride home, funded by the Hampshire Community Action Committee. The campers had been at the camp for two months as part of a Federal program for ghetto children.
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Troop Call In Alabama Over Albany Youth Militants
Governor Albert Brewer ordered national guardsmen and state troopers into Aliceville to quell gangs of Negro youth militants who damaged a school and roamed the streets. The cause of the disturbance was not immediately known.
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Record Deluge Hits New York and New Jersey
Heavy rain overwhelmed New York and New Jersey with flooding and power outages. By Thursday morning New York City recorded 4.38 inches since Wednesday, beating the September record, while nearby commuters faced 10 to 45 minute delays and some rail services were canceled. Newark reports cars submerged in five to six feet of water.
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Dirksen Hospitalized After Tumor Removal
Senator Everett Dirksen was reported resting well after removal of a malignant brain tumor. He will remain at Waller Reed hospital for up to six weeks, with Hugh Scott filling in his Senate GOP leadership duties. Dirksen's son-in-law Howard Baker said he was bright and cheerful during a visit.
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Everett Dirksen
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Howard Baker
R-Tenn
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Goldwater Jr. Nods Off Listening to Father Speaker
Rep. Barry Goldwater Jr. briefly fell asleep during a long address in the Senate while listening to his father, Sen. Barry Goldwater, delivering the speech. The incident occurred during a late Wednesday session in Washington.
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Ho Chi Minh dies as North Vietnam braces for change
Diplomatic experts say the Ho Chi Minh death will not alter North Vietnam's war conduct or Paris talks. Ho, 79, died Wednesday of a grave heart attack. a seven day mourning period was declared. Hanoi leadership to be shared by four men including Giap and Dong. funeral arrangements set at Ba Dinh hall with flags at half staff.
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Death of Ho Can Hit Hanoi Morale Hard
AP Special Correspondent William Ryan notes Ho Chi Minh’s death could deal a strong blow to North Vietnamese and Liberation Front morale. The revered leader, “Uncle Ho,” unified slogans for war to finish and unification, shaping authority beyond the presidency and affecting intra-party power dynamics during succession debates.
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Ban Votes on Danger Toys Act Passed by House
Washington AP reports the Rehird Protection Act of 1969 cleared the House by 327 to 0, proposing safety standards to curb overheating by appliances and dangerous toys, including sharp-finned rockets, if deemed hazardous by the government.
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