Democrats Launch Jobs Bills Facing Nixon Veto Risks
Washington AP Democrats in Congress push two unemployment relief bills a public works program for 170000 jobs and a public service jobs bill for about 150000 positions. Nixon reportedly considering veto. leaders say veto would aid political leverage while Congress advances compromise through conference.
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Trail of supplies shows North Vietnam ready for fall season
Informants say intelligence points to truck parks storage areas and troop concentrations. North Vietnamese forces besieging Fire Base 5 in the central highlands near the South Vietnam Laos Cambodia border. Officials estimate only about one eighth of through traffic reached South Vietnam and Cambodia during the six month dry season totaling about 7,500 tons, far short of needs. More than 22,000 North Vietnamese trucks were knocked out in bombing from last November to May. Some supplies may be stored in Laos or used in heavy fighting. Analysts warn cut routes will delay materiels until the next dry season, though Hanoi shows no sign of weapon shortages in border areas and eastern Cambodia.
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Patman cites 360-day year overcharges by banks
Rep Patman revealed findings from a Federal Reserve aided survey showing widespread use of a 360 day year to compute interest. Overcharges affect homeowners and businesses, with examples showing substantial yearly adds. He urged regulators to act to halt the practice and warn consumers.
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Nixon aide discusses housing, integration and Hoover
In a wide ranging interview the official pushes back on civil rights critiques praising housing programs like the Philadelphia lab concept while arguing against a simplistic view of suburb integration. He notes the need to sort out HUD programs and constitutional responsibilities and discusses FBI Director Hoover’s tenure and future replacement.
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Civil Rights Commission Attacks HUD Open Housing Push
The Civil Rights Commission reported that HUD regressed in open housing enforcement and cited officials’ references to Nixon’s February statement as explanations. The commission’s findings surfaced in a report released last month, highlighting ongoing tensions over integration efforts in neighborhoods.
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Subs Armed With Missiles To Wreck Ships Not Cities
GROTON Conn AP Secretary of Defense Melvin R Laird indicated strong consideration is being given to a Navy proposal to build an entirely new class of nuclear submarines armed with missiles. The plan aims to threaten ships rather than cities, marking a shift in strategic posture.
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Laird and Rickover discuss new missile sub plans at Lipscomb keel event
Laird used the Lipscomb keel ceremony to address a proposed Navy missile firing submarine. Rickover told Congress the Navy needs a high speed nuclear attack sub with long range missiles to strike enemy ships beyond antisubmarine range. He noted the Pentagon considers a submarine capable of launching missiles at ships and other targets, while remaining out of reach of Soviet defenses.
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