Biting bullets better than jawhoning
Washington columnist Dick West notes officials biting bullets as a wartime-era coping trend now widely seen in government. He jokes about the habit spreading from political crises to hearings and briefings, speculating on health effects and demanding inquiry into which bullets suit biting and potential addiction.
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Nebraska Senate tackles drug education and enforcement bill
Lincoln AP rounds up action as freshman Sen John DeCamp unveils a 10 hour drug education course for Nebraska schools and a Model Drug Control Act. The session also sees 42 bills introduced including higher workers compensation, snowmobile licensing, a name change for the Railway Commission, and other measures affecting licensing, taxation, and state oversight.
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Weather Across Nation Sees Warmer South After Cold Spells
The United Press notes fair weather dominates much of the nation with a warm surge reaching Florida and Texas while New England to Texas sees a frontal system bringing light rain and snow. Hazardous driving advisories persist in southwestern Virginia and higher elevations of northeastern Tennessee as utilities report a second power reduction this week due to equipment outages.
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Civil Service figures show nonwhites hold 194 percent of federal jobs
WASHTINGTON UPI reports that nonwhites, making up 12 percent of the population, held 194 percent of nearly 2.6 billion federal jobs as of last May. The commission notes an increase from 2 percent in the November 1868 survey and defines nonwhites as Negroes, Spanish surnamed, oriental and American Indian.
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Satellite set for launch tonight from Cape Kennedy
A commercial communications satellite, seven times more powerful than any in service, is due to launch at 7 00 p m EST from Cape Kennedy on a 16 million Avgas Centaur rocket. The 1 ton, 13 5 million satellite is first of eight Intelsates for Comsapl Corp and partner nations to expand the global network. A nose fairing will protect during ascent, similar to one that failed in a November observatory launch that was lost.
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State workers get year old paychecks in error
About twenty six thousand state workers received paychecks dated January 21, 1970, instead of 1971, due to a computer foulup. State Treasurer Charles Smith said he notified local banks of the error and that the checks are valid despite the date mix up.
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Union leaders report progress in rail talks
Union leaders say progress is made this week in contract talks with US railroads but a settlement by the March 1 strike deadline remains unlikely. BRAC president CL Dennis gathered local leaders in Washington to report status as talks focus on wages vacations holidays and job security. Dennis warned he could shift to challenging Nixon administration proposed legislation granting White House power to force a settlement if talks stall.
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French Nuclear Experts Die In Plane Crash
The French defense ministry reports twenty one people died when a Nord 262 turbojet crashed in a snowstorm over central France on the way to the Pierrelake atomic plant. The victims include the nation s leading nuclear energy experts.
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Conscientious Objector Claims Hit 6 Percent Mark
Washington reports that more than six percent of men eligible for the draft are filing conscientious objector claims after induction notices. The Supreme Court was given the figure during arguments in the Agers case. Nine states plus the District of Columbia exceed ten percent. States named include New York California Oregon Massachusetts Washington Connecticut Rhode Island Colorado and Michigan.
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Go go dancer linked to missing partner and snake clue
Police investigate a nightclub incident after a go go dancer’s partner vanished following a late night party at a motel. A guest is suspected of abducting the partner, with an eight foot boa constrictor found as a possible clue at the scene.
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First Regular Transatlantic Service Inaugurated In 1843
The first regular transatlantic service began in 1843 with two English ships reaching New York after 17 and 15 days at sea.
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Pearl Barthes TV special aims to be a gem
Hollywood correspondent Vernon Scott notes Pearl Bailey, friend of President Nixon, hosts an ABC musical variety show beginning Saturday night. Bailey praises Nixon as warmhearted and engaging, hopes her program will connect with viewers through candid performances by stars like Perry, Crosby, Armstrong, and Williams, while avoiding heavy production.
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Secret satellite launched from Vandenberg AFB
UPI reports a secret satellite using an Agena rocket was launched Wednesday from Vandenberg Air Force Base by the Air Force industry team. No launch details were released.
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