Nixon outlines tax reform and welfare stance in campaign notes
President Nixon signals flexible tax reform, avoiding heavy burden on the poor, while defending welfare strategy and arms talks. He supports secrecy on campaign funding sources and approval of Lt. Gen Lavelle's retirement, and promises a general news conference next week though format undecided.
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Nixon
Secretary of Commerce
Maurice Stmns
Congress
Laird
Air Force
Vietnnam
John D. Lavelle
North Vietnam
Ile
Press Secre
Prices in Nixon wage price controls debate continue
Prices at a long meeting drifted to a recommendation to end one wage price exemption while keeping controls on food. Economists warn stopping food controls could cut supply, especially meat, as Wholesale prices rise. Options floated include extending controls to retail and wholesale without farm limits or a temporary farm freeze, but profit margins are reportedly narrow for retailers and wholesalers.
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Nixon
Law on revenue sharing faces Senate review
Debate on a proposed revenue sharing bill highlights disputes over its tax shift effects and distribution formulas. Proponents stress aid to local governments and simplified taxes, while opponents warn of a capricious funding formula and limited effectiveness due to five-state participation. The measure advances to the Senate as hearings are planned after the upcoming conventions.
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James C. Corman
Dcalif
Beverly Hills
Calif
Barber B. Conable Jr
RNY
Senate
Russell B. Long
D-Law
Finance Committee
Ouly
Court Rules Private Character Persists In Public Use Areas
Supreme Court split 5 to 4 over political funds holding that private character is not lost when the public uses property for designated purposes. The ruling upholds disclosure of union funds while warning of record consequences for labor groups and corporations in political life. The decision also tackles school desegregation in rural areas and mixed county systems, noting implications for race and funding.
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Powell
St. Louis
Justice Department
Brennan
Congress
Unons
Emporia
Greensville County
Stewart
Burger
Malrfax County
N.C
Scotland Neck
Scotian Neck
Irish Crisis Sees Whitelaw Boost Peace Efforts Amid Violence
Amid Belfast and Londonderry clashes and sectarian tension, James Whitelaw signals a possible end to violence and plans a peace conference with a pledged early referendum on a north south union. IRA cease-fire terms reportedly discussed via intermediaries while loyalist groups warn against a sellout.
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Belfast
IRA
Whitelaw
Republic of Ireland
Andersontown
Newry
Londonderry
Britain
Northern Ireland
Utilities Report Flood Damage Across Virginia Rail and Power Loss
Utilities report widespread flood damage to gas and telephone lines across Virginia. Amtrak and rail services suspended due to washouts. Vepco notes 116500 customers without power at peak, later down to 21000. Dozens of counties face service disruptions as lines burst and winds rise.
Virginia Town Braces as Dam Weakens and Floods Ravage Area
Holton tours the flood zone as Occoquan Dam nears collapse and a 36 inch water main breaks, cutting off fresh water to about 40,000 Dale City residents. Flooding forces mass evacuations while rail and road networks collapse and utilities report heavy losses across northern Virginia.
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Virginia
Holton Tours
Occoquan
Washington
Oreoquan Dam
Occoquan-Woodbridge
Dale City
Woodbridge
Manassas
Occaquan-Woodbridge
Ft. Belvoir
Alexandria
Fairfax
Prince William
Corps of Engineers
Marines Hold Positions Far From Front In Indochina
Indochina reports say some Marines pulled back while others held two to three miles north of the front. A Viet Cong broadcast claimed hundreds of South Vietnamese troops captured were released to go home, but no territory change was noted. A U S Air Force rescue effort saved two downed airmen, one slightly wounded, with both crews down Tuesday near the Laos border. American warplanes conducted more than 270 strikes Wednesday around the Haiphong area targeting supply, bridge and anti aircraft sites.
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Saigon
Friendly
Laos
Demilitarized Zone
Haiphong
Floods Prompt Rockefeller to Seek Aid for 14 Counties
Governor Nelson A Rockefeller opened armories for flood victims in the south western part of New York and asked President Nixon to declare 14 counties major disaster areas. National Guard units were alerted for relief work as needed. Amtrak restored service between New York and Washington with potential five hour delays. A 63 car freight train derailed in central Pennsylvania as a bridge collapsed after heavy rains. two trainmen escaped. Washington workers told to stay home. 110,000 evacuated in Maryland to 22 centers. In Arlandia Virginia floods hindered fire crews at a 500,000 shopping center blaze. water mains broke, reducing pressure. Potomac River set a daily flow record since 1942 at 150 billion gallons.
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C&p
Amtrak
Richmond
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railway
Southern Railway
Chesapeake and Ohio
Shenandoah
Norfolk & Western Railway
N&w
Hoanoke
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Ohio
Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc
SCC
Dunlop Creek
Covington
Westwaco Corp
Clifton Forge
Columbia
Waynesboro
Prince William County
Roanoke Gas Co
Lynchburg Gas Co
Virginia Pipe Line Co
Washington Gas Light Co
Vepco
Richmond Area
James River
11Th Street Bridge
12Th Street
Chesterfield
Delaware
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nixon
National Guard
Amstrak
Washington
Pennsylvania
Civil Defense
Maryland
Arlandia
Potomac
Geological Survey
Desegregation Ruling Triggers Busing Debate in Detroit Area
President criticizes Detroit suburb desegregation order as the most flagrant busing example. Nixon calls for moratorium legislation to avert a fall crisis, noting the plan moves racial balance ahead of educational quality and requires busing across 53 districts. He plans talks with another senator before a final decision expected Thursday night and Friday.
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Detroit
Nixon
Congress
Tlk
Government battles leak claims over Pentagon papers
Boudin accuses the government of trying to hide embarrassment after a public reveal of its misrepresentation of U S involvement in Southeast Asia. The petition notes material came from the last four Pentagon volumes on 1965 to 1968 peace talks. Defense access and disclosure issues are cited amid leaks allegations.
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Boudin
Southeast Asia
Pentagon
Wilsberg
Byrne
Nissen
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Moscow
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U. S
Secret Service
Bob Newbrand
Miami
Fla
SCC Utilities Division
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
District of Columbia
Giles
Craghead ST
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Sparks-Giles
State Highway Department
Chesapeake & Ohio
Civil Air Patrol
Fiuvanna County
CAP
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