Nixon nominates Weinberger for FTC chairman
California's Caspar W. Weinberger, 52, nominated by President Nixon as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission for a seven year term, pledges aggressive enforcement of consumer protection laws and suggests expansion to cover more areas including the urban poor. He has been California's chief fiscal officer for 20 months.
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Hoffa Denied Parole by U S Parole Board
James R Hoffa imprisoned head of the Teamsters Union was denied parole by the U S Parole Board after eight members reviewed records from Lewisburg Pennsylvania federal prison where he serves an eight year sentence for jury tampering Parole was denied with March 1971 set for a review and no current release date.
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Teamsters Chief’s Long Legal Run Hits Setbacks
Pruett, a 56 year old unionist and Teamsters president, fights a string of legal defeats. Testimony recalls past sentences and parole refusals while charges and appeals unfold. Fellow officials and retired officers linked to alleged political and money manipulation schemes emerge during hearings.
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Labor leader criticizes Nixon on tax bills and civil rights
AFL-CIO chief George Meany assails Nixon proposals to amend a tax reform bill, saying cuts favor corporations while harming middle class. He accuses the administration of slowing civil rights enforcement to appease Southern backers and questions Haynsworth’s Supreme Court nomination over a concealed financial interest. Meany says White House and labor federation are not far apart on many issues.
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Dancers Cleared in Nude Dancing Trial at Suburban Bar
Suzanne and Sheila were acquitted on two counts each of lewd and dissolute conduct and indecent exposure after a five week trial at the Pink Pussyhat bar. Leonard Glaney was acquitted of soliciting, as jury found nude performances not substantially beyond community standards. Judge Warren ruled the case not precedent setting for the state.
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Storm Threat Shifts As Florida Prepares For Yet Another Atlantic Storm
The storm forecast shifted between Naples and the Charlotte Bay area as officials warned of possible crossing into the Atlantic near Cape Kennedy. Forecasters cited aircraft observations suggesting dissipation risks, with winds possibly fluctuating across Florida. Jenny, the season’s tenth Atlantic storm, formed from a Caribbean low this week and moved past Cuba Wednesday night.
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Rights Controversy Echoes in Warren Desegregation Case
The New York Times editorial labeled piquant and pusillanimous, while Leonard criticized journalists over critical statements by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Greenberg, a senior trial attorney, argued for desegregation in the Warren Arkansas school district before the Eighth Circuit, amid questions on delays after government postponements for 33 Mississippi districts.
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U.S. Forces Repel Night Attack Near DMZ
U.S. troops faced a North Vietnamese assault shortly after midnight south of the DMZ and west of Con Thien. Mortar fire rockets and grenades failed to breach the perimeter as dawn broke, leaving 14 enemy dead and 1 American killed with 21 wounded. The Americans captured a prisoner. Nearby Trang Bang, northwest of Saigon, saw the 25th Infantry Division kill five enemy combatants and take one prisoner with no U.S. casualties.
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Quake Shocks Cause Notable Damage Near Santa Rosa
A slight aftershock at 5 27 a m Thursday caused a brief fire from a cracked chemical tank at Santa Rosa Memorial hospital inflicting at least 100 000 dollars damage to equipment. A 6 inch foundation shift closed a U S Route 101 overpass. furniture overturned, shelves spilled, and elevators stalled. Two schools were closed for inspection as epicenter was about five miles north of Santa Rosa with quakes felt from Middletown to Gilroy but damage limited to the Santa Rosa area.
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West German coalition formed by Social Democrats and Free Democrats
Bonn reports that Social Democrats and Free Democrats agreed on a basis for a West German coalition government led by Brandt. Scheel expressed optimism their joint program would win parliamentary approval after three meetings post election. Kiesinger’s CDU/CSU faces internal resistance to a Social Democrat pact.
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IMF vote on paper gold plan expected today
The International Monetary Fund is likely to approve a plan to distribute 9.5 billion dollars in Special Drawing Rights over three years. The move, backed by major economies, aims to support world trade. South Africa may dissent, preferring real gold. Italy joins as an approver, with final results due Friday morning.
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Rogers Holds 77 Meetings at U N in One Week
Secretary Rogers conducted 77 separate appointments with foreign leaders and hosted 38 dinners for ministers during a ten day U N stay. He plans 14 more ministerial talks, with focus on the Middle East, Vietnam, and a possible settlement framework.
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Seismic blast tests near Adak spark mixed readings
The AEC reported a 120 inch blast for feasibility tests 1,400 miles southwest of Anchorage. Readings hovered around 6.5 on the Richter scale with some areas lower, while above ground waves were weaker. Seismologists warned the quake risk was unlikely, yet waves reached Adak and drew objections from Japan and Canada over potential damages.
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Alaska
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Court aide GOP leader urged Nixon to withdraw nominee
The report says Griffin, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, did not urge Nixon to withdraw the nomination of the 56 year old federal appeals court judge. It notes Griffin helped force Abe Fortas's 1968 ethics resignation and quotes Sen. Fred Harris urging withdrawal amid bipartisan Senate opposition to Haynsworth.
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Agnew Predicts Virginia Vote Shift to GOP
Vice President Agnew says the national Democratic party is on a leftward course and moderates are being swept aside, urging Linwood Holton's election as governor of Virginia to curb radical ideas. Holton and allies crowded a $100-a-plate Richmond fund-raiser as Republicans push for a victory in the state.
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Nixon Seeks $25 Monthly Increase For Aged Blind Disabled
President Nixon sent welfare bill proposals to Congress detailing a new minimum aid level of 25 dollars per month for the aged, blind, and disabled, part of a broader family assistance plan. The plan would set a 1600 dollar yearly minimum for a four person family and require work, with partial federal aid up to 3920 dollars in income. The administration aims to reduce poverty gaps by expanding public assistance and tying eligibility to income and assets.
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Wisconsin
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McCarthy Criticizes Nixon War Policy and Scott
Senator McCarthy condemned Nixon’s approach to antiwar protests and the 60 day moratorium proposal. He warned against using harsh language about ending the war and said leaders should not sacrifice the country for personal legacy. He declined to confirm a 1972 presidential bid.
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