Rail unions halt strike push against two railroads
The United Transportation Union called a midnight strike against Burlington Northern and Seaboard Coast Line then postponed it to Thursday to let a U.S. district judge review the railroads' request for a temporary restraining order. Negotiations, recessed since Saturday, aim to avert a nationwide walkout as both sides study offers and prepare for talks.
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Men sought in profs strangling in Los Angeles
Police issued an all points bulletin for three men seen driving a stolen car from a home where UCLA professor Richard Montague was found strangled. Montague, 40, was discovered on the bathroom floor of his West Los Angeles residence by housemate Westerdoll. Westerdoll said he saw three men drive away in a car he had loaned Montague the previous night.
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Carswell son arrested for pot in Tallahassee
Scott Simmons Carswell, 20, son of former federal judge G Harrald Carswell and a rejected Supreme Court nominee, was arrested with five others for marijuana possession. He was released after booking and faces Leon County Circuit Court arraignment scheduled today.
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Singer stabs wife child then kills self in Los Angeles
Police report Bruce Cloud a 31 year old former Dominoes singer stabbed his wife Margaret 27 and son Christopher in their apartment then killed himself by carbon monoxide in his car after an unsuccessful knife attempt. A 12 page note described marital troubles.
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Dinah Shore's Son Escapes Fire at Oxford Academy
A fire leveled the Oxford Academy main building in West Atlantic City causing about 500000 in damage. Ten boys slept inside. 15-year-old Jody Montgomery, Dinah Shore’s son, awoke to smoke, alerted others, and escaped through a window. About 150 firefighters battled the blaze for five hours as valuables including Tiffany lamps and Persian rugs were lost.
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Aftershock in Southern California Registers 4.3 Magnitude
A sharp aftershock rattled Southern California during the weekend elating highrise buildings and windows. Caltech seismology lab reported a magnitude 4.3 normal aftershock on the Richter scale, following the Feb 9 quake of magnitude 6.6 that has produced over 985 aftershocks to date. The latest tremor lasted about 18 seconds.
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Painter Mendoza Called Insane After Papal Attack
Bolivian artist Benjamin Mendoza, accused of attempting to kill Pope Paul VI at Manila last November, was described as insane by Dr. Rodolfo Laserna. The 85 year old lunged with a knife during a welcoming ceremony at the airport.
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Baby Weaver named after Stoke City hero Conroy
In Chesterton England UPI reports baby Weaver finally has a name Jerry Conroy Weaver chosen by Brian and Linda Weaver after Stoke City forward Terry Conroy scored in Saturday's game. The couple, devoted Stoke City supporters, confirmed the naming and noted Conroy's influence on their choice.
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Four Die In Dune Buggy Crash On Pacific Coast Highway
In Harbor City California a head on crash on the Pacific Coast Highway killed four in a dune buggy, injuring two children. Driver Joseph Huber, 70, Lomila, Calif, is detained on suspicion of manslaughter. Victims include Lonnie Carrillo 29 and son Lonnie Andrew 6, Fred Crittenden 29, Caren Renee 5. Roger Carrillo 9 remained in serious condition and Julie Crittenden 2 in critical condition with skull fracture and internal injuries.
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Meany denounces Nixon plan on economy and calls for reforms
AFL-CIO leader George Meany accuses the Nixon administration of aiding corporate interests and neglecting public welfare. He urges Congress to raise the minimum wage to at least $2 an hour, create 500,000 public service jobs, boost Social Security by 15 percent, fund welfare, expand health insurance, and curb imports while expanding exports to spur a broader economic program. He says Congress must take the initiative rather than rely on the executive branch.
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Nixon seeks two year extension for OEO programs
President Nixon plans to ask Congress to extend the Office of Economic Opportunity for two years keeping the Community Action Programs and Legal Services intact. Supporters cite stability while opponents warn of ongoing battles as OEO faces potential dismantling under a broader government reorganization proposal.
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Federal guards train in bomb prevention class
The General Services Administration plans to enroll all building guards in an intensive program to prevent further bombings and vandalism. The first class of 37 graduates from the Federal Protective Service Training Academy in Washington completed a four week course covering marksman ship fire prevention explosives handling and arrest procedures. Capital Police are still pursuing suspects in last week’s Capitol bombing.
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Hearings on bill to limit presidential war powers
Sen. Javits leads hearings as Senate Foreign Relations Committee considers a proposal limiting presidential authority to start hostilities to 30 days without new congressional approval. The bill allows four specific justifications for initiating force and requires Congress to sustain longer hostilities.
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Vice President Axnew Named Best-Dressed Politician
Robert L. Green, fashion director for Koy Magazine, says Vice President Spiro T. Axnew dresses violently neat and is Washington's best-dressed politician. The remark highlights Axnew's sharp style amid political commentary.
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Doctors Report Way That Relieves Itching and Pain
A newspaper ad notes a doctor tested Preparation H as the most effective remedy for hemorrhoidal itching and swelling. It claims prompt relief for hours and potential shrinkage of inflamed tissues, offered with various forms and a non prescription option.
Kennedy wife Joan says Kennedys tone deaf on TV
Hollywood UPI reports Joan Kennedy, wife of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, accompanied Andy Williams on his TV show and quipped that the Kennedys are tone deaf. She said she plays piano while they sing vigorously and discordantly during family songfests. A televised appearance was taped for NBC on Saturday March.
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Foreign aid management shift urged by Sen Proxmire
Senator William Proxmire proposes removing secrecy from foreign military aid and moving control to the State Department. He calls for converting grants to cash or credit sales and phasing out military-run programs over three years, arguing civilian oversight is long overdue.
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Calley court martial rebuts witness ruled unnecessary
In the My Lai case Major General Samuel Koster was barred from testifying as a rebuttal witness at the court martial of William Calley. The judge and attorneys deemed Koster’s testimony unhelpful as jurors had requested other witnesses and the defense argued the process created delays. Henderson is set to testify later, while pilots of helicopter gunships could be called if needed.
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Senators clash over campaign spending limits in hearings
In Washington, Democratic senators and colleagues urged strict caps on campaign advertising, especially on radio and TV, while Republican testimony highlighted concerns from well funded party allies amid a political clash over spending control.
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