Kennedy proposes 130k 140k draft ceilings to curb war escalation
The Senate backed Senator Edward Kennedy as 78 to 4 approved a ceiling on draft calls for the next two years. The measure would cap calls at 130,000 in the next 12 months and 140,000 the following year, aiming to limit presidential war escalation in Indochina. Opponents had urged a lower 160,000 cap, which failed. The House and Senate clash over broader draft rules continues. The session also approved an anti-drug amendment and urged international agreements to curb heroin production.
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Revenue sharing remains a hard sell in Congress
The House Ways and Means Committee remains unreceptive to President Nixon’s revenue sharing plan. Senator Edmund Muskie offered a modified version that drew praise but failed to win over the panel. Democrats outnumber Republicans 15 to 10, complicating passage without cross-party votes. Muskie’s plan would largely boost aid to the 25 biggest cities, but support for the core concept remains fragile.
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New York City Policemen Face Fines After Walkout
New York City police, after a two day strike by municipal workers, will be fined 21,000 officers for a six day January walkout. 8.0 percent of city workers receiving pay notices Friday may be penalized under the Taylor Law. The Civil Service Employees Association warned 150,000 members from hospitals to racing commission staff could strike next week unless 6,250 budget-related firings are reversed.
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Senate hearing reveals mail thefts tied to mob activity
Senate Investigations subcommittee heard Postal Inspector Colter describe mail thefts of securities estimated at 200 million dollars yearly. He cited a 1947 to 1970 total of 76 million stolen, including a 22 million security haul at JFK Airport, with gangland executions and seven hard core repeaters behind most major thefts.
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Thurmond urges Walters as next IRS chief
Sen Strom Thurmond says Johnnie Walters, head of the Justice Department tax division and a South Carolinian from Greenville, is named the next Internal Revenue Service commissioner to replace Randolph Thrower who has waited since January. Walters says nomination could be likely once the President acts.
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Bomb blast at Armagh prison wounds none reported
A bomb outside Armagh prison wrecked a car and damaged another vehicle. About a dozen prison windows shattered and nearby Belfast Savings Bank windows broken. Two off duty British soldiers in the area were knocked off their feet but unharmed. Army spokesman confirmed no injuries.
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Sugar bill to exclude S Africa from US sugar sales
In a House debate over a three year sugar bill the effort to strike South Africa from guaranteed bonus priced sugar allotments faced strong opposition. Critics charge the quota rewards apartheid while supporters say the plan guarantees Americans ample supply at reasonable prices. the bill would reshuffle foreign quotas and raise domestic production shares.
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Abortion charge filed in three West German cities
State prosecutors in three West German cities said they have opened proceedings against dozens of women including film star Senta Berger after a magazine quoted them admitting illegal abortions.
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