Stennis Shot in Hold-Up Still In Serious Condition
Senator John C. Stennis 71, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, remained in very serious condition after two gunshot wounds in a holdup outside his northwest Washington home. He underwent surgery for wounds to the thigh and chest with pancreas involvement and received blood transfusions while hospitalized at Walter Reed. Authorities pursued leads on known gun carriers as national leaders voiced concern over the attack and the nation’s crime problem.
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Mississippi
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Defense Chief Questions Laos War Secrecy
Washington AP on his first day as secretary of defense Elliot L. Richardson pressed why U S air war in Laos remains secret. Four days of strikes against Communist positions continue while Pentagon cites royal Laotian government requests and diplomatic sensitivity. Newsmen are barred from interviewing POWs on return to protect welfare and to avoid jeopardizing others left behind under Operation Homecoming.
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Reforms tied to security as Governor flags prison breaks
Gov. Milton Shapp warned that prison reforms without guardable security risk failure and may suspend furloughs after an January Western State Penitentiary escape. He ordered inspections by Lt. Gov. Ernest Kline, Police Commissioner James Barger, and Corrections Director Allyn Sielaff, while urging new prison construction and funding in the capital budget.
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Western State Penitentiary
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Western Penitentiary
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Allyn Sielaff
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Bingo Illegal Declared by DA in McKean County
McKean County faces a bingo controversy as public play by church groups is scrutinized. District Attorney James K. Angell confirms bingo is illegal under state law and local law enforcement will enforce the statute.
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Petey Keat
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Senator Proposed Panel for Watergate Probe
The article notes Democratic leadership considering a resolution to create an investigative panel for Watergate. It mentions hearings by a special committee beginning in weeks and references district court pleas after the Watergate offices raid. It also cites Democrats concerned that a full Senate inquiry could prejudice defendants’ rights, while focusing on legal issues if appealed.
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U S Opens Land For More Crops In Nixon Plan
The Nixon administration opens more land for crop potential by lowering acreage setasides to qualify for payments. Officials project six billion bushels of corn and 1.5 billion bushels of soybeans could be produced this year amid rising export demand and higher prices for wheat and feed grains. Kenneth E. Frick, head of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation, stated the aim to keep prices from climbing further.
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Nixon
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Utilities Win Hikes Because PUC Cramped
Utilities rate hikes spark debate over PUC funding and consumer advocacy. Legislators criticize the commission for seeking higher rates while staff analysts project modest needs. A consumer advocate office proposal gains new attention as lawmakers weigh the impact on utility customers.
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