Nixon Moves Toward Major Reform of Federal Crimes
President Nixon directed Attorney General Mitchell to form a study group of Justice Department lawyers to draft reform of the federal criminal code. A six month progress report is requested. The move follows a National Commission on Reform of Federal Criminal Laws urging a thorough overhaul, including abolition of capital punishment and broader federal jurisdiction. Burger’s judiciary report on inefficiency also informs the considerations.
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Newsmen clash with military over Vietnam briefing access
Vietnam era article notes growing tension between civilian reporters and the military. It cites restricted briefings, vague updates, and officers resisting questions, with quotes from AP and NYT correspondents. It highlights media fatigue with briefings and the shift toward coverage of withdrawal issues.
Dickinson Discusses New Drug Law And Youth Crime
Senator Dickinson, president of a pharmaceutical firm, advocates a revised drug law that defines dangerous substances and allows state health officials to update it. He argues reduced penalties for small marijuana crimes and says treating marijuana and heroin alike fosters cynicism and misleads youth. He opposes prison for youths, likening it to a university in drugs.
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Kidnapped Swiss Minister Bucher Regains Freedom in Rio
Pierre Gruber described Bucher as in good health though nervous and excited after his release. Bucher said captors held him in a room until Friday night then drove him to a worker district in Rio where they took his watch and told him to wait ten minutes before calling a taxi. He noted captors appeared well-educated and allowed him to smoke and listen to music. He blamed delays on guerrilla communications and said several abortive kidnappings preceded his own. Helio Carvalho de Araujo, Bucher’s guard, was killed by commandos during the two minute operation. at least five others died in police actions. Bucher thanked Brazilian authorities and pledged to speak with officials before addressing reporters. He also said he did not witness the shooting. Police showed him photographs of suspected Brazilian terrorists and questioned him about the room where he was kept.
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World Council of Churches backs anti oppression aid
Addis Ababa AP The policy committee of the World Council of Churches endorsed the executive action to aid those opposing racial oppression. The central committee representing 235 member churches and 400 million Christians in 90 countries approved 84 to 0 with 3 abstentions.
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Cambodian Viet Namese Linkup Drives Toward Pich Nil Pass
Cambodian and South Vietnamese forces push toward Pich Nil Pass with a combined force of over 13,600 aimed at reopening the vital Kampong Som Phnom Penh lifeline. North Vietnamese defenders hold high ground as fighting intensifies along Highway 4 with tanks and mortars in use and several enemy casualties reported.
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AMA President Challenges US Health Record Compared To Others
CHICAGO AP The AMA president Dr Walter C Bornemeier says U S infant mortality rates are not as bad as international stats imply once living conditions and data methods are considered He notes live birth definitions vary by country and U S births with a heartbeat may die soon after which could mislead comparisons He cites social housing and nutrition, abortion and birth control policies as factors and urges expanded group practices to reach slum residents.
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U S Steel cites rising costs and environmental spending
U S Steel disclosed steel prices rising rapidly worldwide and noted labor costs escalating over five years, claiming 225 million dollars spent on environmental improvements. It argued imports distort fair competition, with foreign prices below those in home markets and urged more government attention to steel price disadvantages. Bethlehem followed by boosting prices. other producers also announced hikes. A Times report cited Ed win H. Goot’s Washington visit to discuss changes with officials prior to announcements.
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Oil producing nations and Western energy reliance
Ten OPEC members account for 35 percent of world oil outside communist areas, led by Iran Iraq Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Abudha bi Sybia Algeria Indonesia and Venezuela. U S officials say Western Europe and Japan depend heavily on oil imports and the Justice Department assures firms they face no antitrust risk as they bargain as a group. The oil crisis is not tied to the Mideast war, though Suez closure since 1967 tightened supplies. Times notes Gott spoke with Paul McCracken about the matter.
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