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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
3
Washington report notes the House passed a war powers bill, sending the issue to a Senate conference. The measure preserves Congress’s right to declare war, requires prompt presidential reports on unilateral actions, and limits time without Congress’ consent to 30 days in the Senate version.
Rep William Moorhead accuses President Nixon of hiding a growing U S force buildup in Thailand behind a teakwood curtain More U S servicemen are in Thailand than in Vietnam Moorhead says in a House speech American newsmen are barred from Thai air bases Moorhead contends Nixon misleads the public about Southeast Asia policy
Washington reports the House delayed action on a bill to declare a pension day a national holiday. Senate had approved the measure to boost voting participation in the November 7 election. The move was attached to an appropriation for the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission but was pulled for charges of political entanglement. Leaders say no House action before September recess.
Senator Edward M Kennedy proposed a 2 million federal research program to study worker alienation in United States factories. He cited high absenteeism turnover and rising alcohol and drug use as signs of labor relations problems at plants like Lordstown and General Motors where workers perform rapid repetitive tasks every 16 seconds.
Three Californians were named to the new FBI Law Enforcement Training Advisory Committee. The 12-member panel will review training programs for police, with its first meeting set for FBI headquarters in Washington and the FBI Academy at Quantico. Members include Sheriff-Crowner Michael N. Canlis of Joaquin County Stockdale Gene Muehleisen and UC Irvine psychiatry professor B Mansell Patterson.
State Rep. Franklin P. Holgate of Boston says he is legally blind but will run again for the Massachusetts House with a legislative aide to assist him. He cites hospital and home confinement this year and notes his past role as assistant majority leader while missing several key votes due to blindness, with his statement read by attorney Harold J. Vaughan.
Treasury Secretary George P. Schultz Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Elliot Richardson and Budget Director C. W. Weinberger testified before a House subcommittee in favor of tax relief for parents sending children to private schools. The bills would allow up to 200 in tax credits for such expenses, though officials cautioned Nixon must be granted authority to offset any revenue losses.
AP dispatch reports Harris Smitt, author and former CIA employee, claims vast volumes of top secret and secret documents are accessible in major universities libraries. He cites Stanford as having hundreds of boxes, with some so sensitive they should be moved to guarded facilities. He says officials allowed them to be read by anyone, with material sometimes taken away in cars or left in bequests.
Washington AP reports the nations balance of payments deficit fell sharply in the April-June period. Official reserve transactions show a $2.5 billion drop from Q1 to $821 million, helped by late June pound sterling actions. Net liquidity balance estimates a $2.9 billion deficit, down $800 million from $3.1 billion.
Sacramento reports quote Margaret R. O Grady, research director for the State Department of Agriculture, noting that roofing is a dangerous trade and still viewed as a male domain. She cites a government team report and says even hardened feminists might hesitate to try the work.
Senator Henry M Jackson argues the temporary U S Soviet arms limitation pact may enable Russia to destroy the U S land based deterrent, pressing an amendment to ensure arms equality until a permanent treaty. Senate debates the treaty amid parliamentary delays as Mansfield blocs other business.
Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke says a constitutional balanced budget amendment would have broad appeal. At a Town Hall lunch at the Biltmore hotel he urged a federal balance rule like states use and said the idea would resonate with people managing tight personal finances.
President Nixon assesses his wage price freeze, import surcharges and dollar links to gold as advisers claim inflation under 2 percent. White House cites risks from Congress spending and contemplates a $230 billion ceiling. Pay Board keeps general wage increases at 4.5 percent with a later review.
Secretary General Kurt Waldeim and his wife visited the Great Wall on Monday accompanying Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chiso Kuan-hua, as reported by the New China News Agency.
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