Draft Resistor Calls for Amnesty in Palo Alto
Kenneth Rutledge 26, a draft resistor just back from Sweden, pressed for amnesty for men like him at a Palo Alto press conference. He returned to the U.S. under a prior arrangement, surrendered to FBI agents, and had been ordered to report for induction in June 1971 and indicted in February 1972 after failing to report.
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Sweden
Kenneth Rutledge
Palo Alto
Calif
Rutledge
U.S
FBI
Airman to receive discharge for refusal to bomb Viet Nam
Captain Michael Heck, 30, in Thailand, receives an other than honorable discharge for refusing to bomb North Vietnam. He plans an appeal, arguing his record warrants a better discharge. Heck cites his conscientious objector stance and strong support from clergy and many military personnel.
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Saigonap
Michael Heck
Air Force
North Vietnam
US Air
Thailand
Marvin Karpathin
American Civil Liberties Union
New York
Heck
307Th Strategic Wing
U Taphao
Donald Davis
Chula Vista
Califflier
Barksdale Air Force Base
Shreveport
County Eyes New Voting Machine Plan
Erie County approves a plan to buy 29 voting machines at a total cost of 858717 dollars. Commissioners reviewed financing over 1 year with an AVM representative and planned a future visit to finalize arrangements.
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Erie
Ene
Commissios
AVM
$1.5 Billion Aid For Aging Okayed
Washington AP reports a bill approving 1.5 billion dollars in grants for state elderly programs. The committee backed the measure 15 to no specific opposition, aiming to bring it to the Senate after the city recess ends next week.
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Washington
Senate
Shapp Budget Says Lottery Could Go Red Soon
Gov. Shapp faces a $9 million gap between projected lottery revenues and tax relief costs in the coming fiscal year. Officials warn the Lottery Fund may operate in the red unless ticket sales rise or the lottery is expanded. Projections show $136 million in revenue versus $145 million in expenditures for 1973-74, with growth planned but uncertain to avoid a deficit.
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Harrisburg
Milton
State Lottery Fund
Shapp
Robert P. Kane
Kane
New Jersey
Shapp Chides Rizzo Over City Aid and Pledge Dispute
Harrisburg AP Gov. Shapp urged Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo to seek help from the White House rather than criticize state aid. He called Rizzo and city officials’ chests-beating over empty promises annoying. Shapp noted he pressed lawmakers to approve a $31 million program funded by federal revenue sharing, but the legislature adjourned without action. He warned federal budget cuts could cost Pennsylvania hundreds of millions.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
White House
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Rizo
Star of India May Sail Again After 50 Years
The Star of India may briefly sail under full sail in June for the first time in five decades to be photographed off Southern California. Capt. Kenneth T. Reynard says the remodeled ship, launched 1853, retired 1923 and turned into a dockside museum, will test its sails on a short coast trip.
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San Diego
Calif
Star of India
California
Kenneth T. Reynard
Isle of Man
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