Campaign to Cut U N United Nations Assessment
The United States launched a campaign to reduce the U.N. assessment to no more than 23 percent of the global budget, after paying $1.52 per cent or $864 million in 1972. Kurt Waldheim sought $224 million for 1973 with a 2.17 percent rise. The memo argues against excess dependence on any single member and urges broader shared contributions. A congressional backlash followed last year’s expulsion of Nationalist China.
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Curtis warns elderly suffer if tax loophole bill passes
Senator Carl Curtis Nebraska asserts a new bill to close tax loopholes would raise taxes on middle and low income Americans while harming the elderly. He accuses the measure of masking revenue raising to finance a Democratic spending agenda endorsed by George McGovern.
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Douglas County registers 20600 homes canvassed Saturday
Nearly 20,600 homes in Douglas County were canvassed Saturday as part of the Target 72 Voters registration Drive. Officials said campaign workers lined up at two thousand unregistered persons urged to register at four special booths set by the county election commissioner. Lines reportedly extended a block at one location. The final count of new registrants will be determined in a couple of days.
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Neb
APL
Douglas County
Kun Nickolai
State Republican Organization
Strike Ends at Homestake Mine in Lead
A six week strike at the Homestake Gold Mine in Lead ends as 553 of 702 union members vote to accept a new four year contract. Key terms include alternating five and six day weeks, 40 hour weeks if gold price stays high, and job protections with arbitration rights. Governor Kneip praised the settlement.
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Self Destructing Plastics May End Pollution Litter
Two scientists report plastics can be made to disintegrate under ultraviolet sunlight to reduce pollution. Dr James Guillel of the University of Toronto demonstrates a cup dissolving in 14 days. Dr Gerald Scott of the University of Aston describes sunlight activated additives that trigger breakdown. Both note controlled timing and safety of the chemicals involved.
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James E. Guillel
University of Toronto
Canada
Guillel
American Chemical Society
Guillet
Gerald Scot
University of Aston
Birmingham
England
Scott
Tele poem brings poetry to the people by phone
Philadelphia curates a new program where thirty poets record two minute readings for telephone callers. A project by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and a YMCA poetry group aims to make poetry accessible via telephone with a different poet each day.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
YMCA
David Kalzive
Museum
California fire rages in Los Padres forest steps up containment
A large blaze in Los Padres National Forest has burned 1210 acres and threatened a condor refuge as crews strive to contain the perimeter of about 28 miles. Fourteen firefighters and a pilot died in a helicopter crash while en route to the lines, with several others injured. More than 1,000 firefighters remained on scene with 909 on standby.
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U.S. Forest Service
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U S troop strength dips to 37 700 in Vietnam
Saigon AP reports US troop strength in Vietnam fell to 37 700 last week, 1 900 below the 39 000 target set by President Nixon. A further withdrawal quota of about 15 000 is expected, leaving fewer than 23 000 in country, with 190 000 others serving in nearby bases and ships.
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Omaha powwow invites 13 tribes for intertribal event
The Omaha Great Indian Cultural Club invites members from 13 tribes across 10 states to an intertribal powwow near weekend at Dodge Park north of Omaha. Dennis Alley, club director, expects 2000 to 3600 participants from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Colorado and others, with the event becoming annual.
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Senate panel urges Nixon $250 billion spending ceiling rejection
The Senate House Economic Committee majority urged halting the proposed $250 billion spending ceiling. They called for future tax increases and to oppose the Nixon plan. Chairman Senator William Proxmire, leading the opposing side, pressed for amendments.
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Sea Lion Pool Dedicated At Henry Dearly Zoo
A sea lion pool for six animals was dedicated at the Henry Dearly Zoo in Omaha Neb through a 250000 donation by the Ed ward F Owen family. The facility will be known as the Owen Sea Lion Pavilion.
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Henry Dearly Zoo
Edward F. Owen
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Zoological Society
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