Senators Vote to Reinstate Rhodesian Chrome Embargo
The Senate passed a bill to reinstate the U S embargo on Rhodesian chrome ore by a 54 to 37 vote, amid arguments it would affect national security and raise chrome prices. Opponents led by Sen Byrd argued it harms U S dependence on Russia, with House prospects uncertain.
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Washington
Senate
House
U.S
Sen
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
India
United States
Russia
Peter Dominick
R-Corp
House Acts To Encourage More Group Health Plans
Washington AP A compromise five year 375 million bill to promote group health plans clears the House and moves toward the Senate. It would foster health maintenance organizations a prepaid group practice system with a basic services package including doctors, hospital, preventive and emergency care. The plan allows optional added services like dental and mental health and targets non metropolitan areas with outreach.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Nixon
Paul G. Rogers
D-Fla
House Public Health Subcommittee
Harley O. Staggers
D-W.va
Staggers
the Health, Education and Welfare Department
HEW
Textile Industry Proposes Rules To Cut Cotton Dust
Washington AP The American Textile Manufacturers Institute submitted a 24 page standard to Labor Secretary Brennan outlining medical screening, periodic dust level checks, detailed work practices in cotton areas, respirator use in high risk zones, and engineering controls to reduce cotton dust exposure. Donald Comer Jr. presented the measure, stressing written safety policy and managerial accountability within plants.
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Washington
Labor Department
American Textile Manufacturers Institute
Peter J. Brennan
Health and Safety Committee
Department
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The
Textile Institute
Institute
Donald Comer Jr
Trade Association
Avondale Mills
Brennan
U S Grand Jury Opens Kent State Inquiry
A federal grand jury in Cleveland began probing whether crimes occurred in the Kent State killings during the 1970 antiwar clash with National Guardsmen. The panel may hear witnesses or pursue other aspects, with a two month horizon and meetings several times weekly.
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Charles R. Hornick
Associated Press
Cleveland, Ohio
Kent State University
U.S. District Court
Frank J. Battisti
Battisti
Kent State
Justice Department
Elliot L. Richardson
U.S
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Batisti
C.D. Lambros
Cleveland
Aid To Greece Opposed By Senate Panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill to cut off military aid to Greece. Sponsored by Sen. Claiborne Pell the measure would resume aid only if the Greek government complies with obligations under the North Atlantic treaty. Pell argued the move signals American disapproval of the ruling military junta.
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Washington
Greece
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen
Claiborne Pell
D-R.i
Pell
Senate
Government to Increase Health Insurance Federal Share
The House passed a bill sending to Nixon to raise government contribution to health insurance for federal employees. The government currently covers 40 percent of premiums, with 50 percent in 1974 and 60 percent in 1975 and onward.
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House
Nixon
Agnew seeks suspension over disbarment in tax case
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew urged a Maryland panel to suspend his law license rather than disbar him, claiming he would practice without bringing discredit to the bar. His lawyers argued the no contest plea proves a crime of moral turpitude, while the bar urges disbarment citing alleged suspicions payments from contractors. The panel will forward its recommendation to the Maryland Court of Appeals for final action.
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Annapolis
Spiro T. Agnew
Alfred L. Scanlan
Maryland Bar Association
Agnew
Scanlan
Baltimore
Shirley B. Jones
Circuit Court
State Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Maryland
E. Dale Adkins
The
Bar Association
Two Wanted In Georgia Kidnapping Arrested
In Georgia two men sought in the November 21 abduction of a minister's family were arrested in Los Angeles. James Dobbins alias James Williamson, 37, of Jacksonville and Tampa, Florida, was taken into custody with another man. Warranted suspects include Larry Lasater, Barbara Warren, and an unnamed fourth person. Warren was detained for a hearing set December 5. Lasater remains at large.
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Jonesboro, Ga
Los Angeles
Bob Deyton
James Dobbins
James Williamson
Jacksonville
Tampa
Fla
Clayton County
Dobbins
Larry Edward Lasater
David L. Gray
Durham
N.C
Barbara Warren
Nicholson
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United Nations
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U.S. Grand Jury
J. Stanley Pottinger
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Valdez
Georgia
E. M
Jack” Nelson
Debbie
Deyton
Size
Visi Letei
Egy
Sylvania
Ube
Kelvinator and
Permafete
Kelvinator
Pete Knight
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