20 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
1
Two Soviet ships resisted seizure after crossing the U S contiguous fishing zone and were taken into custody aboard the Staris. The Coast Guard reported the vessels had violated restrictions and later broke away from the scene.
U S command reports 112 MiGs shot down by US fighters, four B52 missions in 24 hours in South Vietnam, high raid totals near Cambodia Laos borders. North Vietnamese buildup in Triborder region prompts fears of attacks on Kontum and other population centers as clashes intensify across Laos Cambodia and the Da Nang area.
Ten Republicans led by John M. Ashbrook and nine Democrats opposed the bill to repeal the 1925 Corrupt Practices Act, with backers claiming it set realistic expenditure limits for primaries and general elections. The measure would have required separate limits per election and state by state presidential primary caps, but would delay effect for 60 days and faced broadcaster rate provisions and equal access changes. The House and Senate compromised on filing and reporting requirements, dropping a federal elections commission idea.
The price exemptions will not affect small service firms but shift enforcement focus to large retailers and wealthy landlords. AFL-CIO officials criticize the move as superficial while claiming necessary enforcement remains to protect the public. Council chair Donald Rumsfeld frames it as a refinement to conserve IRS resources. Herb Stein notes possible gradual decontrol and election timing considerations.
Salt among the 16 comments on the original label proposal show broad endorsement of iodized salt. Some urged making non iodized salt available for those medically advised or who personally prefer it. The FDA will compare results from a U S goiter survey in ten states with a Canada survey where iodized salt has been required for 20 years.
Merhige says a sitting court should hear the supreme court ruling on school consolidation. He notes the five week hearing and transcript volume, rejects appeals delays, and warns that delaying the stay could affect metropolitan school operations nationwide.
Merhige asserted the district must proceed with desegregation despite protests and legal questions. Striking students urged strong stance from the Egyptian government, while officials warned of potential harm if the consolidation order is delayed.
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