Senate Passes Campaign Cost Curbing Measure
The Senate approved landmark election reform aimed at reducing campaign costs, sending the bill to the House after an 88 to 2 roll call. Sen. Barry Goldwater and Sen. Paul Fannin dissented. The bill targets radio and television advertising and arose from three days of debate in a compromise climate.
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Law limits campaign ads and reshapes election oversight
A sweeping bill would cap presidential ad spending at 8.4 million and repeal the equal time rule, expanding coverage to all federal candidates. It creates a six member Federal Elections Commission to tighten reporting and oversight while spurring debate on campaign costs and methods ahead of Virginia and national contests.
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Stennis Flags Candid Withdrawal Language in Vietnam Pact
The Senate compromise on Indochina policy leaves a withdrawal date to Nixon and negotiations. Mansfield warns the measure is historic as a congressional winddown mandate, while critics push for faster prisoner exchanges and continued draft debate. Leaders urge action without stalling major laws.
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Republic
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R-Ore
Gordon Allott
R-Colo
Lottery Continued from Page One with No 7 Draw
The piece describes a lottery where youths pair up to draw capsules, May birthdates yielded more low numbers, and the 366 numbers reflect 1952 leap year details. No 1 came late at draw 326, most numbers late. highest 366 appeared at draw 339 linked to November 1. Feb 29 birthdays drew safe 305.
Diplomatic Talks on Prisoner Release Jeopardized
Negotiations over U S prisoner transfers near Laos were called off after public disclosure. The involved party said no contract existed and warned publicity could disturb connections while hinting at possible revival if attention fades. Swedish and Belgian officials denied involvement and Washington denied any U S initiative.
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Laos
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Robert J. McCloskey
State Department
Industry Urged to Pool Resources for Anti-Heron Drug
Washington AP Rep Paul Rogers urged the drug industry to pool resources to develop a new anti heroin drug. He cited possible antitrust exemptions and called for a crash program with government and universities backing. Industry leaders agreed on a joint effort but warned about legal and licensing hurdles.
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Public Health Service
Lexington
Ellsberg Ordered Removed To California For Trial
Boston AP reports U.S. Magistrate Garrity denied a continuance and ordered Daniel Ellsberg to be removed to Los Angeles for trial on Espionage Act charges over leaking the Pentagon Papers. Bail stayed at $50,000. defense had argued arrest validity amid wiretap claims. Ellsberg, 40, linked to RAND research in Santa Monica.
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Court Disqualifies Ky As Presidential Candidate
SAIGON AP reports the Supreme Court ruled Ky failed to qualify for the presidential race after 39 of his 102 endorsements duplicated those for Thieu, leaving Thieu on the ballot. The decision narrows the field with an eight day window to appeal and a seven day ruling by the full court.
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Man overcharged for champagne balks at bill in Charleston
A Fairfax man faced a municipal court judge after refusing to pay a Charleston bar’s $165.25 tab for champagne and a cocktail. The bar claimed four small bottles priced at 27 dollars each and a large bottle at 52 dollars, totalling the bill. The defendant admitted he ordered the drinks but said he wouldn’t sign the credit card check, believing the prices were excessive.
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Charleston Evening Post
Virginia
Virginia Fiscal Report Shows Mixed Results for 1972 Budget
Ayres reported public service taxes surpassed estimates by 4.8 million and general corporate taxes by 3.3 million while expenditures rose 3.9 million beyond appropriations in welfare, and 2.1 million more was spent on criminal charges. A 5.1 million unspent basic school aid reversal helped balance the books as interest and rental revenues rose about 7.5 million. The governor’s study recommendations and suspect future trims loom as risks for finishing the biennium in the black.
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Nixon Returns To New Hampshire Today To Thank His Supporters
In Manchester Nixon, a familiar figure to New Hampshire voters, returns Friday to thank supporters as he campaigns during the state’s primary period. The trip coincides with a weekend of presidential hopefuls visiting the state while Nixon’s rival prepares to open campaign headquarters in Concord.
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Greensier Nursing Home
Nashua
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Jaycers
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Penobscot Bay
Apollo 15 moon mission scene and political notes
The report describes Worden in lunar orbit taking high resolution photos and operating instruments while Apollo 15 returns to Earth. It notes course corrections not required, film may yield the moon's best backside images, and includes mentions of Nixon's visit plans, political signals, and 1972 primary dynamics.
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Irwin
Earth
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Pacific Ocean
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Mission Control
Economy shows decade high inflation and July price rise
The report notes a decade high inflation rate with living costs up this year and July industrial prices led by lumber up 6 percent and iron and steel up 1.3 percent. An 8 percent steel price hike announced earlier was not yet reflected.
Paris talks probe peace plan amid prisoner issue
Thuy warned only a Nixon response to the Paris Kleber Street conference peace plan could yield results. Mrs. Binh urged release of prisoners and U.S. troop withdrawal by year end, challenging the American government to answer. Habib pressed for clarity on the Communist plan and a broader Indochina cease-fire.
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U.S
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Habib
Harsha seeks probe into NBC show incident with Jessel and Newman
Rep. William H. Harsha urged congressional committees to investigate NBC Today host interruption during George Jessel interview. He condemned Edwin Newman's silencing of Jessel as censorship and cautioned against media to decide which views are acceptable.
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