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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1969

Page

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Greater Competition In U S Telecommunications Field

A task force headed by former Undersecretary Eugene V. Rostow urges greater competition in domestic telecommunications and calls for more centralized spectrum management and selective consolidation. It suggests a possible new cabinet department of communications and notes current agencies handle many functions while policy should favor private initiative with targeted regulation. The report, completed in 1987 and delivered to the White House, was not made public by Nixon officials.

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Apollo 10 mission details and moon orbit plans

Apollo 10 astronauts maneuver toward the moon to test lunar module operations and trajectory. They prepare for a near approach for a potential July landing, describe lunar coloration and terrain, and anticipate navigation within 9.8 miles of the surface while ground control monitors the tense, high-stakes flight.

Roosevelt divorce case and alleged murder plot report

The article outlines a Geneva court hearing where Mrs. Roosevelt faces potential charges of attempted murder as investigators reveal she contemplated self harm and accused Roosevelt of marital breakdown. It notes Roosevelt, a former congressman and UN ambassador, and mentions ongoing legal proceedings and bail. The text also includes unrelated space mission jargon about Apollo and lunar navigation.

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Surtax debate clouds budget outlook in Congress

Spent tax debate spills from a closed meeting of Mouse Democrats as Sept. 20 surtax ending looms. Arguments surface over potential cuts to urban programs and the administration’s balanced budget forecast. Vanik cites testimony showing Nixon's extended surtax could yield a 3 billion dollar year end surplus, while a Sept. end could leave a deficit. Mills signals spending cuts may not avert a continued surtax, leaving options open for extensions at year’s end.

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Two Negroes Arrested In $33,614 Bank Robbery

Two men Henry Thomas Webb 41 and Willie Lee Thomas 24 both of Brooklyn were arrested near Manning South Carolina after a bank robbery at the Farmers and Merchants Bank. The FBI held them in custody while authorities recovered all the money. The bandits wearing sunglasses entered the bank just after noon and ordered a customer and three bank employees into the vault. The vault was opened from inside, and money was taken before police were alerted.

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Debate Continues as Rivers and Mahon Clash on Spending

In a tense session the debate between Rivers and Mahon pivoted on military spending and a proposed ceiling. The exchange included dramatic moments with Rivers stepping from the chamber as members and observers reacted, followed by both lawmakers revising remarks for the Congressional Record.

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President praises Burger nomination for chief justice

In a televised address President Nixon lauds Earl Warren nominee Charles Burger as superbly qualified for chief justice. He notes Burger’s education, grit, and long service, saying the chief justice guards constitutional law and that past presidents have shaped history through such appointments. The remarks reference Burger’s career from assistant attorney general in the Eisenhower era.

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Kennedy slay trial notes focus on clemency mood

The article recounts Sirhan Sirhan’s sentencing on five counts of assault with a deadly weapon and notes discussions of clemency. It cites Kennedy family letters and statements by Edward Kennedy defending justice and mercy, while detailing defense claims of trial errors and premeditation questions.

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Vietnam War Update: Allied Airlift to Dong Ap Bia

Reported sniper fire and mortar rounds on Dong Ap Bia yielded light casualties with no major ground fighting. Allied forces, including three battalions from the 101st Airborne and one from the 1st Infantry, continue operations around the A Shau Valley. Barricade Island mop up ends Viet Cong base activity as allied troops push to open Cua Dai River for fishing and commerce.

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Apollo 10 crew rely on pilot skill for lunar rendezvous

SPACE CENTER Houston AP reports that Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan face the first distant two-man mission with no earth return possibility during eight hours behind the moon. John Young in the command ship must locate and rescue if needed, as ground control cannot assist with final rendezvous.

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Budget Subcommittee Debates 83 Million in Requests

Warren and Rep Sam Johnson clash as they push for 83 million in supplementary budget items and 60 million from legislators. Johnson cites relevancy of programs while others warn not every request can be funded. Notable items include 5 million for a youth correctional facility in Raleigh and 2.8 million for welfare standards.

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Burger comments on confessions and legal rule fixes

Chief Justice Earl Warren era reforms prompt critique from Burger who calls the use of spontaneous confessions unreal and beyond decided cases. He notes judges overreact to protect accused speakers, creating many rules that baffle even seasoned lawyers. He also criticizes legal education as out of touch and urges focus on real people’s problems.

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Burger selection rouses student protest and court clash

President and Burger face a tense day as student protests over court administration unfold. The dispute centers on minimum standards for trial judges and approval by a student faculty committee, with arrests of 18 demonstrators and a clash over qualifications. Burger, born in St Paul in 1807, is tied to Arlington Virginia and has a family background noted in coverage.

Tre Nation American Bar Association Burger St. Paul Charles Joseph Katherine Burger Elvera Stromberg Wade Allen Margaret Elizabeth Arlington, Va

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