Railroads face fate from monopoly to potential government takeover
John Cunniff analyzes the rail industry facing bankruptcy after a century of monopoly power. He cites high regulation and limited bank lending as causes while arguing two paths: deregulation with subsidies or government takeover, with nationalization deemed too costly. George Smathers, former senator and ASTRO counsel, warns takeover would be ruinous.
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George Smathers
U.S
Florida
ASTRO
America’s Sound Transportation Review Organization
Railroads Seek Less Regulation and Equal Treatment
The Daily Gazette notes railroads push for reduced regulation and parity with other transport modes, plus financial support. It portrays the industry as attempting to shape government policy, arguing free enterprise should include aid for mismanaged or outdated lines, as the discussion continues.
Senate Votes to End Draft Calls and Weighs Extension
The Senate defeated a Hatfield plan to end all draft calls by July 1 and moved toward a Schweiker proposal to limit extension to one year. House approval of a two year administration extension sets the stage for a June 18 vote on funding for Vietnam.
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Thomas F. Eagleton
Dmo
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Illinois Senate revives PA training to ease doctor shortage
The Illinois Senate considers a proposal to train and test physician assistants to address the doctor shortage. The Illinois Senate also defeats a measure restricting disruptive campus groups, while the House advances a bill granting injunctive powers to curb real estate panic peddling. A vote on reporter access to polls fails, despite advocates arguing for newsmen in polling places. In Chicago, Billy Graham calls the student revival one of the world’s greatest religious movements.
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Springfield, Ill
Illinois Senate
Chicago
Billy Graham
Washington Federal Judges Rule Redistricting Needs No Approval
The Supreme Court ruled that district court decrees changing election laws do not require Washington approval under the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The decision signals favor toward single member districts, noting examples where black voters benefit more in smaller districts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
High Court
U.S
U S troopship turns back over prisoner transfer in Vietnam
The Upshur with 13 disabled North Vietnamese prisoners aboard turned toward South Vietnam after Hanoi annulled the release agreement. The ship did not enter the cease fire area and headed south after the 13 prisoners were flown to Da Nang. The Saigon government said 13 agreed to go home while 9 refused citing fear of reprisals, per Red Cross interviews.
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Associated Press
U.S
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Paris
Upshur
Demilitarized Zone
Bien Hoa
Saigon
da Nang
International Red Cross
Tran van Lam
Phnom Penh
Arlington Park Barn Fire Kills 27 Horses, $250000 Loss
A spectacular blaze in a hay pile destroyed a barn at Arlington Park Race Track in Chicago. At least 27 horses were killed and 21 trapped, with several others injured and destroyed. Horses valued between 2000 and 10000 dollars each. Track president John F Loome said the fire began in a hay pile and track officials planned to run today’s races as scheduled.
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Chicago
Arlington Park Race Track
John F. Loome
Committees Split On Election Reform
The Rules Committee struck a $5,000 cap on individual contributions and backed a single overall ceiling on ad spending, while the Commerce Committee backed separate limits by voting 9-8 against the Rules plan. The shift could boost presidential campaign broadcast spending to about $14 million, versus $7 million if nonbroadcast media are unused, with 1968 figures cited for context. The bill would require full disclosure for committees spending over $1,000 and repeal time-equality rules for broadcasters, while banning credit extensions by federally regulated industries without bonds.
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John Chadwick
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Rules Committee
White House
Commerce Committee
Sterling Area Weather Forecast For Today
Forecast from the Chicago Weather Bureau at 11 30 a m indicates mostly sunny and very warm conditions this afternoon with highs 87 to 92 degrees. Tonight will be partly cloudy and warm with lows 64 to 70. Saturday remains partly sunny, very warm and humid with a chance of thunderstorms. Rain chances 10 percent this afternoon, 20 percent tonight and 40 percent Saturday.
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Chicago
Digesting The News Brief Digest
Washington considers amendments to hasten an all-volunteer force by ending or limiting the draft. Saigon reports heavy losses at Snuol prompting mobile tactics with strong U.S. air support. Washington notes new black activists face no legal limits. Lisbon urges France to back NATO troop cut talks with the Soviet Union. La Paz sees Soviet aid as a strategic economic push. Hoffa to retire after 14 years leading the Teamsters. Frank Fitzsimmons to take over. NYC police chief criticizes Nixon for political optics amid 100 slayings in 11 months. EPA report finds sharp rise in lead in air samples across three major cities.
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Washington
Senate
South Vietnamese admit heavy losses in Cambodia operations
South Vietnamese commanders acknowledge heavy losses at Suos and nearby areas in Cambodia. They cite loss of backup U.S. ground forces and heavy reliance on air support. Task Force 8 suffered about 300 casualties with 74 missing, while two other forces totaling about 3,000 men were diverted to border protection. Reports also note Khmer Rouge surrender near Krek and clashes around Fire Base 5.
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Saigon
Snuol
U.S
George Esper
Associated Press
Suos
Cambodia
Fire Base 5
South Vietnam
Cam
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