More Than 5000 Tons of Soviet Gear Headed for India
U S intelligence says over 5000 tons of Soviet military equipment including aircraft will reach India by sea this month. Three Soviet merchant ships left the Black Sea last week with cargo, one carrying eight aircraft crates. India already fields MIG21 fighters and SA7s. a Soviet AN12 transport plane delivery arrived Nov 3 for spare parts.
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Washington
U.S
Black Sea
New Delhi
Soviet Union
Pakistan
China
Harris drops out of presidential race amid debt and doubts
Harris told reporters he plans no immediate reentry but left open a return if funds materialize. He cited about $40,000 in campaign debt and total spending around $200,000 to $250,000. He credited a populist coalition forming and said America is ready for fundamental change while supporters cheered at his news conference.
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Harold B. Hughes
Iowa
Birch Bayh
Indiana
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Edmund
Muskie
Maine
George McGovern
South Dakota
M.jackson
America
Sra Donanasswpis
Political figure linked to civil service training in Vietnam
A former director of the National Institute of Administration, which trains government civil servants, earned a law degree in Paris. A Buddhist born at Go Cong in the Mekong Delta is survived by his widow and four children.
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China
U.S
Nixon
Pakstan
East Pakistan
Pakistan
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
United States
India
Peking
SEATO
Vietnam
National Institute of Administration
Paris
Go Cong
Mekong Delta
Saigon
Nguyen N' Bong
Progressive Nationalist Movement
Bong
Nguyen van Fhieu
National Institute Ofministration
Thieuw
Powell
Controversy over Rehnquist and Powell Senate confirmation
Eastland predicts swift Senate confirmation for Rehnquist and Powell as AFL-CIO and UAW urge rejection. Biemiller attacks Rehnquist as a right wing zealot, while Woodcock questions his humanity. Hruska cites racial discrimination in unions and Philadelphia plan quotas. Powell praised by Weicker. women's caucus decries lack of a woman nominee.
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Afl-Cio
Rehnquist
UAW
Leonard Woodcock
Supreme Court
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Rehpauiat
Lol
Eastland
Biemillen
Biemiller
Woodcock
Powell
Richmond
Roman L. Hruska
Rneb
Judiciary Committee
Rerail
Hruska
Bke
Biesmiller
Governors Back Unified Federal Policy On Busing And Arms
Governors from multiple states urged a single national policy on busing and urged restraint on arms reductions. They backed federal funding for court-ordered busing, demanded a uniform policy, and pressed Congress to audit tax exempt foundations. Luis Ferre was elected head for 1972, Hilton Head Island chosen as next site.
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Executive Branch
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
House
Marvin Mandel
Dmd
Robert W. Scott
D-N.c
John C. West
D-S.c
David Gov
Lewis ‘Nurin -of
Mandel
West
United States
Puerto, Rico
Luis Ferre
West of
South Carolina
Ferrer
Hilton Head Island
S.C
North Carolina
Senate struggle over 1.1 billion aid bill stalls progress
The Senate rejected parts of a 1.1 billion economic aid bill with cuts to development loans and Alliance for Progress funding. Amendments by Senator Javits sought to restore low interest loans, while another would add 125 million to a separate program, risking passage. GAO ruled unspent funds could not cover AID admin costs. Mansfield warned AID could effectively shut down without a continuing resolution.
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Nixon
House
Mansfield
General Accounting Office
GAO
State Department
Charles Bray
Bray
Resolution Aid
Washington
Alliance For ‘Progress
United Nations
Scientist says Borlaug out of date on DDT use
Washington AP reports environmental groups and EPA debate DDT bans. Nobel laureate Borlaug argues DDT use harms yields and natural enemies, while Charles Wurster of Environmental Defense Fund says a ban could push hunger in less developed nations. Mansholt counters in Rome that high food production is possible without DDT and pesticides.
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Thejmental Protection Agency
Charles Wurster
Borlaug
Environmental Defense Fund
Nobel Peace Prize
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tWurster
Lose Chemical Co
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U.S
U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization
Rome
Boriaug
Sheo L. Mansholt
Common Market Executive Commission
Mansholt
Europe
Éharmers
Plane With 69 On Board Is Missing
An Indonesian Merpati Viscount with 69 aboard including an American doctor and his wife is missing near Padang, West Sumatra. Communications Minister Seda calls it Indonesia’s worst air disaster risk. search ongoing with distress call reported from Palembang.
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Sumatra
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Labor groups blast Pay Board wage rulings and threaten action
Labor leaders accuse the Pay Board of robbing workers of legally due wage increases and threaten court action, congressional appeals, and possible strikes. Meat cutters urge withdrawal from the board. Building trades seek clarification while unions vow retroactive pay and defend raises as essential for workers.
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Nixon
Meany
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Frank Bonadio
Juue
Irving Stern
Nixon Proposes Broad Economic Controls With Select Exemptions
The plan aims to focus government control on major industries and unions while exempting items during a post freeze period. Exemptions include used cars and certain rent rules, with rents potentially rising if landlords reinvest half their property value. The measure also spares nonprofit dues, international rates, royalties, copyrights, and various collectibles.
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Council
Senate ratifies Okinawa pact ending U.S. rule
The Senate approved by 84 to 6 a treaty ending 27 years of U S rule over Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands. It would return the Western Pacific chain to Japan by mid 1972 after Japanese Diet approval and related legislation. The accord allows continued U S military presence at about 100 installations for the indefinite future.
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William P
Howell Plans Williamsburg Inaugural After Senate Fight
Howell said his swearing-in will be a public event at Blow Gymnasium and a reception at the College of William and Mary, funded by friends and Howell himself, signaling a symbolic inaugural. Obenshain warned GOP leadership may shift from the governor to Virginia’s six GOP congressmen, with a May convention to decide a Senate candidate.
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Howell
Blow Gymnasium
College of William and Mary
Henry Howell
Norfolk
George J. Kostel
George P. Shaftan
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Holton
Virginia
Richmond
Richard Obenshain
Republican Party
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Wivr-Tv
Linwood Holton
GOP
U.S. Senate
Obenshain on Republican strength after recent losses
Obenshain says some Republicans have solidly upified attitudes to curb federal power and welfare system evils. He notes poor GOP showings in last year’s Senate race and recent lieutenant governor race as setbacks but argues they do not reflect the party’s basic strength.
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Obenshain
U.S. Senate
Castro's Chile visit opens with welcome crowds and tight security
Prime Minister Castro greeted cheering crowds at a rural airport before a 17 mile motorcade to Santiago. He will stay 16 to 12 days with plans to visit Vitacura and the Cuban ambassador’s residence. Security kept details secret as Allende and Castro discuss a broad South American tour.
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Pedro Mirel
Arnoldo Ochoa
Havana
Pacific Coast
Veterans observe Armistice Day ceremonies across states
Veterans groups from Maine Indiana and Colorado announce Thursday wreath laying and parades marking the Armistice at 12 am in Portland Terre Haute and Greeley with phrases opposing changing the date. FDA warns vitamin C supplements tied to Oct 25 observances with health product recalls and industry responses.
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William P. Shapleigh
Shapleigh
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Art McDowell
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N.Y
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Lynch Wins Close Vote In Ireland
Prime Minister Jack Lynch survived a no confidence challenge in the Dail by 89 to 72 amid a two day debate. The vote keeps Fianna Fail in power at the halfway mark as Lynch faces Northern Ireland tensions and Ireland's possible entry into the European Common Market.
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Lynch
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All Ireland
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Liam Cosgrave
Fine Gael
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