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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1971
Page
1
Patrolman Kinsley Bryan of Washington DC police warns that budget cuts and limited summer jobs threaten youths. He says racial tensions rise as programs vanish and police face hostility if residents feel harassed or neglected.
The Illinois House approved by 109 to 27 a bill to boost state aid for dual common school districts by 30 million dollars, sending the measure to the Senate where a separate bill cutting qualifying tax rates remains stalled. Support came from Democrats including Chicago representatives amid broader school funding debates and governor budget concerns.
An armed hijacker aboard a Chicago to New York TWA jet wounded a passenger and forced flight toward North Vietnam. Deputy U.S. Marshal Joseph Zito crawled into the cockpit, exchanged fire, and wounded the hijacker as the plane landed at Kennedy. FBI later detained the suspect Gregory White of Chicago as the crew freed passengers.
Senator Harold E. Hughes urged a prompt U.S. withdrawal from Indochina and warned that delaying withdrawal would increase drug addiction and illegitimate births among soldiers. He spoke to a nearly empty Senate, backing the McGovern Hatfield amendment to cut funds. House and Senate votes were anticipated next week.
Federal marshals surprised and removed the last of an Indian occupying force from Alcatraz Island. About 15 Indians were evacuated after officers found no resistance, with three arrests for theft of government property. Grace Thorpe praised the occupation’s historic symbolism.
Airlines slash fares in a student travel price war across Europe and the United States. Sabena offers New York Brussels round trip for 200, rising to 220 in peak months. Alitalia markets New York Rome at 199 for ages 12 to 26. Irish International quotes 180 to Shannon with 205 peak. BOAC lists New York London 190, 210 peak. Pan Am initiates cuts to stay competitive. Air France, KLM, Lufthansa also announce 200–228 style fares, varying by city and season.
Washington AP reports a busy week in Congress with bills enacted into law and others progressing. Proposals include lowering the voting age, a 10 percent Social Security boost, and a higher debt limit, along with public works and public service job measures awaiting compromise.
After months of events the wedding for Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox unfolds this afternoon in the Rose Garden with a rain plan to move to the East Room. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies mid 80s and a 2 percent rain chance as guests arrive at the historic ceremony.
San Francisco reports a surprise raid leading to the removal of the last Indian occupying force from Alcatraz Island, the protest site since November 20, 1969. Roanoke says the Attorney General argues for electronic surveillance without court approval to counter domestic subversion. Washington notes civil rights groups criticise Nixon’s pledge on housing the poor in suburbs. Atlanta carriers of black legislators warn single member districts may still be required for reapportionment after a Supreme Court Indiana ruling. Philadelphia fraternal organizations of black policemen fear urban job shortages could trigger summer disruptions.
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