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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1971

Page

2

Republican Leader Scott Clashes With Sen Kennedy Over Viet Policy

Washington AP report portrays a heated clash between Republican leader Hugh Scott and Senator Edward Kennedy over Vietnam policy. Kennedy accuses Nixon of delaying end to the war for political gain while Scott defends delaying withdrawal until next year. The exchange touches on Cambodia Laos, casualties, and election timing.

Scott Sen. Kennedy Washington Rebet Nixon U.S Hugh Scott Tien Pennsylvania Hanced Edward M. Kennedy D-mow Kennedy Mass Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey Senate Cambodia Laos Nix- Kennedy Eivil- Scott

Senate Passes Aid To Education Money Bill Amid Veto Hints

Washington AP reports the Senate approved a $5.6 billion aid to education measure as part of the budget plan, while administration leaders questioned the package and President Nixon gave hints he might veto the bill. The move comes amid contention over funding levels and policy provisions.

Senate Nixon Washington Ardent Magnuson Sena Tors Senate House House Cotton Ce Ac

Phenobarbital security urged for public shelters

A memorandum from Davis urged immediate checks of medical kits in public fallout shelters after thefts of phenobarbital were reported. State Civil Defense coordinators noted many counties found only two or three bottles missing, with calls to store kits securely under lock and key.

Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Davis G. L. Robinson Florida

Trial testimony ties Higdon to kickback scheme in contract

Edward J. Kowateh of Universal Consultants Inc testified that Higdon demanded kickbacks in exchange for a refrigeration maintenance contract. Kowateh said $723 equaled 10 percent of one month’s billing and that 10 percent of all income under the contract would go to the sergeant. Faulks and Kowateh were key government witnesses. The article also notes broader federal aid plans and Senate House budget differences for education and related programs.

Edward. J.’ Kowateh Ma Inila Universial, Consultants Inc Higdon

Spelling Bee Champion Jon Kniseley Reaches Final Round

Jonathan Kniseley of Mullica Hill New Jersey narrowly wins the national spelling bee. Susan Cross of Stow Ohio finishes second with gigot and pallilalia as highlighted words while the 633rd word was shalloon. Jonathan plans to save for college and fix his minibike as his proud parents and brother watch.

Page One Acu Jonathan Susan O’malley Phoenix Ariz Army William Wooldridge Arizona Senate Philadelphia Bulletin Scripps-Howard Shalloon Carolyn Cross Stow Ohio Pallilalia Husky Jonathan Samuel Kniseley Chris Alexander Friends School Mullica Hill New Jersey Philadelphia Jon

Higdon Court-Martialed as Subcommittee Probe Case Advances

Higdon stands as the sole soldier brought to court on charges linked to the subcommittee investigation. Pretrial hearings in the conspiracy case are scheduled to begin in August.

Higdon Subcommittee

Mexican Students Clash With Police and Others

In Mexico City police and students clashed Thursday night leaving at least five dead and nearly 100 injured. The government deployed about 2000 troops and armored vehicles to areas near the national capital to restore order.

Mexico City Polytechnic University of Nuevo Leon Nuevo Leon

Carson objects to window washing noise in NYC building

Johnny Carson sued in state Supreme Court seeking injunction to ban window washing before 10 a.m. at his $375000 duplex in 860 United Nations Plaza. He cites 8 a.m. wakeups, saying the scaffolding and noisy mechanism disturb his sleep and peace of mind. Justice Rosenberg set show cause for June 17.

New York Johnny Carson Supreme Court Carson United Nations Plaza Samuel R. Rosenberg

Lockheed turmoil looms as Haughton faces pressure

In an interview at the Hollywood-Burbank airport, Dan Haughton defends Lockheed amid calls for his resignation over alleged mismanagement as hostile lawmakers warn of bankruptcy, job losses, and stalled defense contracts. He traces troubles to defense ventures and contract terms, noting about 500 million dollars in losses but defending persistent tech efforts and commitment to solving development difficulties.

Lockheed House Senate Haughton William Moorhead D- Pa Dan Haughton Band of Thieves Hollywood-Burbank University of Alabama Dan Lock Department of Defense CSA

Weightlessness Tests Worry Soviets For Salute Flight

Moscow AP reports three cosmonauts Georgy Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev aboard Salute undergo cardiovascular bone density tests as doctors assess weightlessness effects. Tass notes heart data sent to Baikonur for analysis while crew don penguin suits to maintain muscle tone and prepare for extended experiments aboard the 25 ton station. Volkov, a Soyuz veteran, describes onboard systems and the demanding pace of life in space.

Moscow Manned Orbiting Laboratory Georgy Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov Viktor Patsayev Tass Earth Baikonur Space Complex Kazakhstan Dobrovolsky Volkov

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