Review of Grain Deal Testimony Review
Senate investigators consider forwarding a request for review of conflicting testimony in the Russian grain deal probe. Possible results include perjury charges contempt of Congress or no action. The panel expects a report citing economic harm and mismanagement by Agriculture officials. Russian purchases totaled over $1 billion in U.S. grain last July and August.
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Washington
Senate
Justice Department
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Subcommittee
Department of Agriculture
Department
The
New York Times
Economic Research Service
U.S
Demos Vote New Guides On Primaries
Democratic drafters backed eliminating winner take all primaries with a 94 vote. Gov. John Gilligan proposed proportional representation to reflect primary voter preferences, applicable to state delegations and conventions where no primaries exist. The plan awaits final approval by the Democratic Delegate Selection Commission and aligns with the 1972 convention mandate.
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George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
John Gilligan
Ohio
Gilligan
Democratic Delegate Selection Commission
Chuckle Line Misfires in Childs Retail Punchline
A simple joke line from a little boy prompts a tense moment as he tells his mother not to yell at him claiming he is not her husband. The playful exchange mirrors a family humor moment in a copyright note.
Arab Terrorists Land in Libya
Tunis report says two Arab terrorists who extorted a pledge to close an Austrian center for emigrating Soviet Jews flew to Libya seeking refuge. They kidnapped three Soviet Jews and a border guard in Austria as part of a campaign to halt emigration to Israel. Libya granted landing permission for humanitarian reasons after the threat to blow up the aircraft. No immediate word on their fate.
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Tunis
Tunisia
Libya
Austria
Israel
EPA warns of hazardous waste threats and calls for federal regulation
The EPA outlines public health risks from uncontrolled hazardous waste discharges and urges federal regulation covering toxic chemicals inflammable and explosive materials pathologic biological and radioactive wastes. Incidents include arsenic poisoning in Perham Minnesota and methane and vapors from trucks. The agency notes about 10 million tons of non radio toxic waste are produced yearly with 5 to 10 percent annual growth.
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Environmental Protection Agency
California
EPA
Chilean Junta Replaces All Leaders of University
The military regime in Santiago says it will dismiss seven university heads at the University of Chile and install rector delegates within 10 days as it reorganizes the system. Edgardo Boeninger laments the move, which ends long standing autonomy and follows campus conflicts amid Allende era tensions.
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Santiago
Chile
University of
Allende
Nixon and Brandt Discuss New U S European Alliance
In Washington Nixon and West German Chancellor Willy Brandt met to discuss updating the Atlantic Alliance. White House aides said progress toward a declaration of principles is possible, with further expert talks expected to smooth differences. Brandt’s visit followed speeches in the U N General Assembly and in Chicago and Aspen.
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Brandt
Nixon
Willy Brandt
White House
Secretary of
State Kissinger
Associated Press
Europe
Warren
Group Blasts Industry on Hearing Aids
A Ralph Nader study group released a report criticizing the hearing aid industry health professionals and regulators for failing hard of hearing people. It labels professionals as "ostriches" and accuses manufacturers of selling unnecessary aids while faulting FDA and FTC for regulation and enforcement. The original director who resigned warned the report could confuse hard of hearing individuals.
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Washington
Ralph Nader
Nader
Food and Drugs Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Joseph E. Wiedenmayer
Richardson Defends Aide as Agnew Attacks DOJ
Washington Atty. Gen. says Henry Petersen and the Justice Department share responsibility in serious criminal matters. He defends a career public servant after Vice President Agnew accuses DOJ of trying to make him a trophy and vows not to resign. White House decline to comment beyond urging presumption of innocence.
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Washington
Richardson
Justice Department
Agnew
National Federation of Republican Women
Los Angeles
Criminal Investigation Division
Asst
Henry Petersen
Petersen
White House
Nixon
Senate Panel Backs End to Prolonged State of Emergency
A bipartisan Senate committee urged terminating four proclamations that have kept the U.S. in a state of emergency for 40 years. The 8-member panel warned against future presidential overreach, noting Congress freely ceded powers during crises and citing limited debate on 1933 economic measures under FDR.
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Senate
Washington
U.S
Executive Branch
Legislative
Congress
Roosevelt
Energy outlook mixed as Iowa faces winter shortages
The Cedar Rapids area faces potential fuel shortages with propane and fuel oil looming, while natural gas heating remains plentiful for most homes. Companies like Amoco and Novak LP-Gas report limited supply and no new customers. conservation measures include lower thermostat settings at Link-Belt plants to curb usage.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion
Virgil Novak
Novak's
John Petersen
Hawkeye Oil Co
Nordstrom Oil Co
Bill Nordstrom
No. 5
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New York Times Service
Demos
UPI
Perham
Minn
San Francisco Bay Area
University of South Mississippi
Hattiesburg
Miss
Albuquerque
N.M
Edgardo Boeninger
Frank Church
Didaho
Charles McC. Mathias
R-Md
Select Committee
C.R
Jack Sayre
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
George Beltz
Amoco Oil Co
Novak
Everett Williams
Link-Belt
Sixth Street SW
Bowling Street SW
Williams
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Frank Nye
Marion
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