HHH Hopes Veto Overturned In Health Education Fight
Washington AP report says key Republicans in the House sought administration assurances of an acceptable alternative before voting on overriding Nixon's veto of a 19.7 billion health education bill. GOPs split, with many awaiting an updated plan while Democrats push the issue for November.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Associated Press
Albert H. Quie
R-Minn
White House
Congress
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Hubert H. Humphrey
Philadelphia
Senate
Air Force chief cracks down after fuel depletion crashes
Washington AP Gen John D Ryan chief of staff orders tighter supervision after fuel depletion crashes. He cites lack of professionalism and discipline across fighter to four engine jets and vows full reviews of flight planning, supervision and fuel reserves amid 10 losses last year. His son Capt John D Ryan Jr died in a F4 crash at Hamilton AFB but he makes no reference to it. The Air National Guard adds pilots must rely on common sense alongside directives and procedures.
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Washington
Air Force
John D. Ryan
Ryan
John D. Ryan Jr
Hamilton Air Force Base
Calif
San Pablo Bay
Air National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Shell Explosion Hurts Local Man Slightly
Police at Corry Memorial Hospital investigated a gun wound report for Frank Campisano 31 of 80 West Columbus Avenue finding no bullet injury. He claimed a fireplace blast while adding a log after sifting old ammunition. shell fragments were removed and he was treated and released.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Frank Campisano
Columbus Avenue
Campisano
Eral
Senate debate over marijuana penalties in drug bill
In a Senate clash over a drug control measure, Sen. Harold Hughes urged halving penalties for first offense marijuana possession while Sen. Thomas Dodd defended strict law enforcement. The debate included issues on No Knock warrants and a separate rehabilitation bill to be reported in April by Hughes’ subcommittee.
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Washington
Senate
Harold Hughes
Iowa
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Comn
Mbus
Io Hughes
Hughes
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
GOP
Robert P. Griffin
Justice Department
Truce Talk Amid Tet Tension In Vietnam
President Thien signaled a possible Tet truce but said no decision yet as time remains. The Viet Cong announced a four day cease fire starting Feb 4 while Thieu likely seeks a 24 hour South Vietnamese halt. Allied sources expect limited strikes before or after Tet with leaves canceled to keep posts manned. U.S. Marines head to San Diego as Nixon begins withdrawal plans. Viet Nam News Agency reports Lao-Pop downed two U.S. aircraft, raising Laos campaign totals to 1196 losses.
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Nguyen van Thien
Thien
Thieu
U.S
Can Tho
Mekong Delta
U Minh Forest
da Nang
San Diego
Nixon
Hanoi
Vietnam
Pathet Lao
Kieng Khuang
Laos
U S Steel Paid No Corporate Tax In 1968
U S Steel confirmed it paid no state corporate net income tax in 1968, the second straight year exempted, as Rep. Harry Englehart Jr. revealed. The company noted about 28 million in other taxes for 1968, mostly from subsidiaries, with profits totaling 253.7 million.
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Harrisburg
U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh
Harry A. Englehart
D-Cambria
Englehart
House
Fingleharts
Comittee
Recapture Erie Rape Suspect After Chase
Erie police recaptured Joseph Jamison after a pursuit that began at the city station. Jamison fled through a glass window and vaulting an eight foot fence, is said to be wanted for rape and assault in Buffalo and suspected in at least two Erie rapes on Monday night. Officer Maddocks reportedly bit Jamison during the escape, leaving him paralyzed enough to be found hours later in a friend’s apartment eight blocks away.
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Erie
Mario Bagnoni
Erie Police Department
The
Journal
Joseph Jamison
Jamison
Guy Maddocks
Bagnoni
Maddocks
Walst
Buffalo
Forth
Auto Fees Hike Faces House Test
Harrisburg AP reports a package of motor vehicle license fee increases totaling about 74 million dollars cleared the Senate 27 to 18. The House will receive the measure Monday amid amendments to cut passenger car fees. Several related bills also advanced, including a constitutional amendment lowering voting age to 19 and an overhaul of the Clean Streams Law. Gov Shafer ordered a delay in mailing renewal forms to align with new fees.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Shafer
Revenue Department
General Assembly
Two Injured In Rural Area Car Crash Near Hydetown
Two people were injured in a two car collision three miles north of Hydetown. Edward Locke and his daughter Catherine were treated for cuts and bruises. Dale Beers and his vehicle sustained damage. injuries not requiring hospitalization. A separate incident north of Titusville involved Bernard Matteson and Claude Daniels with minor vehicle damage. Cyprus arms drive ends with 1100 guns seized 167000 rounds and 600 grenades. violators face up to 10 years in jail.
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Hydetown
Edward J. Locke
Titusville
Catherine
Locke
Dale H. Beers
Grand Valley
Beers
Robert Mariz
Bernard L. Matteson
KD 1
Centerville
Matteson
Claude Daniels
Nicosia
Cyprus
Yablonski Slayings Linked to $1700 Bounty Trio Charged
Cleveland sources say three gunmen killed United Mine Workers official John Yablonski his wife and daughter for a personal feud with a fourth man in custody. The Plain Dealer cites a $1700 payoff and details gaps in union ties while FBI and Navy divers pursue leads in Kentucky Pennsylvania and Monongahela River findings.
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Yablonski
United Mine Workers
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Plain Dealer
Navy
Monongahela River
Clarksville
Joseph A
Yablonaki
Margaret
Charlotte Joanne
FBI
Kentucky
Tennessee
UMW
Cleveland
U.S
Robert B. Krupansky
Paul E. Gilly
Claude E. Vealey
Aubran W. Martin
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