Supreme Court upholds draft rule on late conscientious objection
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that draftees cannot reopen classifications after induction notice to assert late conscientious objection. William Ehlert, jailed two years for not submitting to induction, lost his appeal. Justices Douglas Brennan and Marshall dissented, noting late conversions occur in religious history and should be considered despite notice.
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Supreme Court upholds capital abortion law in 5-4 ruling
In a narrow decision the Supreme Court reversed the lower court, ruling the District of Columbia abortion statute not void for vagueness. Justice Black led the majority with four others concurring, while five justices stressed vagueness was the sole issue. The case referenced Dr Milan Vuitch and ongoing state challenges loom.
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UPI
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Vuitch
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John M. Harlan
Byron R. White
Harry A. Blackmun
Youth confab rejects idea on President Nixon
ESTES PARK Colorado OFY report says the White House Conference on Youth rejected a proposal for Nixon's resignation while approving the People's Peace Treaty and a stronger U S relationship with Red China. Delegates wore parkas after a storm. voting occurred Monday and results released Tuesday amid controversy and dissension. Kendall Cooper, 24, Kansas City Kansas, criticized the conference as not representing moderates or conservatives.
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Painter Mendoza Guilty in Attempted Papal Assassination
Bolivian painter Benjamin Mendoza 34 was found guilty of slaying the papal assassination attempt against Pope Paul VI in Manila. Judge Pedro Bautista sentenced him to two years four months one day up to four years two months in prison. Mendoza showed calm listening to the decision. The incident occurred when the pope arrived November 27 and was scratched by a dagger.
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Congress Debates Big Public Works Jobs Bills
The House Democratic leadership pushes a $2 billion accelerated public works plan for high unemployment areas amid GOP claims it will fuel inflation. A separate $4 billion, five year job bill for public service work is under subcommittee review as part of a broader $5.5 billion package, with $1.5 billion for Appalachian development and $3.9 billion for economic development programs.
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UPI
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Federal agencies urged overhauls to aid unemployed
The Urban Coalition and Rights Under the Law accuse the U S Employment Service of inflexibility and inefficiency as they call for a new federal agency to act as a worker's advocate. They say the current service should handle data and enforce civil rights laws while Congress weighs welfare work requirements.
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Federal decision on Southern Crossing delayed to May
A federal ruling on permitting the Southern Crossing bridge across San Francisco Bay is expected around May 15. The Transportation Department awaits ABAG input while evaluating updated traffic impact studies amid considerations of Bay Bridge, Southern Crossing, and a full Bay Area Rapid Transit system.
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Javits urges deadline for Vietnam withdrawal
Senator Jacob Javits urged President Nixon to set a June 30 1972 deadline for U S withdrawal from Vietnam to avert a showdown with Congress. Javits testified to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee supporting a June deadline while suggesting continued noncombat aid and talks on disengagement. The hearing reviewed several Vietnam war proposals as lawmakers pressed for firm action and funding implications.
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FTC moves to ban Proslim trademark and weight loss claims
The FTC aims to abolish the Proslim trademark for the New York based Pros ling diet drink and bar weight loss claims. It notes slimming results come from eating less, not from using Proslim. The agency also targets other brands including HIC, Profile, and similar products in ongoing actions.
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Senators Debate School Mixing Bill
In Washington UPI reports charges of hypocrisy as the Senate nears a vote on a bill to ban racial segregation in metropolitan area schools across the North and South. Senator Ribicoff argues for a fixed minority enrollment target and heightened federal aid penalties, while Javits and southern lawmakers caution that the measure risks collapsing under its own weight.
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UPI
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South
Jacob K. Javits
Ran.y
Ben
Sam J. Ervin,Jr
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John Stennis
D-Miss
Ribbott
CBS Told 10 Days To Answer Subpoena On Pentagon Documentary
The House subcommittee on investigations gave CBS ten days to produce materials used for The Selling of the Pentagon. CBS asked for more time and argued Congress cannot constitutionally compel journalists to hand over film, transcripts, and notes. Wolper Productions provided Say Goodbye material under a separate subpoena as the subcommittee seeks outtakes and related items.
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Simacenating Co
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Staggers
Wolper
Air Express
Los Angeles
Stamty
Congress
Robert V. Evans
Ways and Means panel approves Social Security boost with hospital cuts
The House Ways and Means Committee backed a 15 billion Social Security benefits package while trimming free Medicare hospital days from 59 to 20. It rejected covering full Medicare premiums, lowering the 6.30 dollar monthly premium to 5.80, and set limits on future premium increases. The plan adds widows benefits, under 65 disability Medicare coverage, higher retirement earnings, and a cost of living escalator, with hospital costs shifting to longer stays.
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