Consumer Agency Bill Faces Dead End After Filibuster
Washington AP report says a third cloture attempt to end debate on the consumer protection agency bill failed. A 52 to 30 vote fell three short of two thirds, signaling, for practical purposes, the measure is dead for the year. House approval of a weaker version complicates prospects.
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Senate and House clash over agency litigation roles
Indochina cases presented their own evidence and cross examining witnesses, with appeals allowed in courts. The House bill would confine CPA lawyers to filing briefs in court presenting the agency's view. Backers of the Senate bill cited agencies like the ICC CAB and FTC as protectors of the public interest.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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Nixon's Campaign Stance Amid Vietnam Talks
President Nixon defended his record while campaign tensions rose. He labeled the Democratic Party corrupt, insisted no presidential tax increase will occur in 1973, and said negotiations in Vietnam and a possible ceasefire will not be swayed by the election. He urged congressional restraint on spending and noted an FBI probe into wheat deal profiteering.
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Senate action on legislation in eight days of debate
The bill underwent eight days of formal debate before a Senate action was taken. Debate featured arguments pro and con with committee reports referenced as groundwork for the final vote. No further details on outcomes or amendments are provided in the fragment.
Charges lanes manned by Byrne and O'Donnell
A brief legal notice reports charges filed in a case involving Byrne and O'Donnell. The third count and related procedural details are noted, with emphasis on the ongoing court action and the persons named.
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Byrne and O'Donnell
Oil and social program debates mark Senate action
The Senate advanced a Mondale backed amendment limiting 20 percent Social Security increases from affecting public housing and food stamps. Separately talks with oil producers include a transition plan with Yamani, while Nixon seeks welfare reform and a broader tax deduction shift. The hour also saw indictments and aviation losses tied to North Vietnam's war reporting.
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Walter Mondale
Cen
Orjans
Mondale
Open restores traffic to Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel after storm damage
Bridge rector Morris said traffic would return to normal once the Fast Coast section reopens after the barge and tug Carolyn collided with the structure during gale winds on September 21. The incident damaged southbound lanes, caused over 1 million dollars in damage, and the Jarolyn crew was rescued by a Coast Guard cutter. Governor Holton welcomed the reopening from Chicago. The commission will reassess the facility’s vulnerability to ocean vessels.
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Virginia
Linwood Holton
Navy
Holton
Chicago
Carolyn
Coast Guard
Viet Cong and Saigon Regime Clash Over Elections
Mrs Binh reiterated charges that the United States wages a war of aggression against Vietnam and that the Saigon administration is a U S puppet set up to serve U S policy. She warned that elections under Saigon would legalize the U S setup and urged concrete measures for a tripartite provisional government. Phong said elections would rubber stamp Communist rule. Porter urged real negotiations and the delegates planned to reconvene next Thursday.
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Saigon
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Pham Dang Lam
Weiss develops spinal springs aiding paraplegia recovery
Spine devices created in 1960 by Weiss and colleagues have treated 140 patients within 24 hours of injury at a rehabilitation institute. Followed five years or more, 92 patients show progress. International use includes Poland England and West Germany with about 50 cases. Weiss plans broader U S adoption and donates the invention. The springs attach to vertebrae above and below the fracture to align it. Early arrival post injury is crucial for effectiveness.
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Rehabilitates Institute
Poland
England
West Germany
Paul R. Meyer Jr
Northwestern Spinal Cord Trauma Unit
Helicoper
Prices Report Shows Moderate Increases Across Sectors
The government Wholesale Price Index rose to 120.2 from 1967 base as wholesale prices climbed .6 percent in September. Farm products gained .3 percent, processed foods and feeds up .7 percent, while fruits and vegetables fell .6 percent month to month. Milk and eggs rose notably with monthly gains of .7 and 15.7 percent respectively.
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Kenneth J. Brown
Aflsio Graphic Arts Union
McGovern
House Rejects Road Funds For Mass Transit Systems
Washington AP report notes the House 200 to 168 vote against opening the federal highway bill to consider an amendment permitting optional use of highway funds for mass transit. Supporters like Rep Glenn M Anderson urged action while highway backers led by Gerald R Ford defended keeping highway funds for roads.
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Chamber of Mass Transit
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Calif
John B. Anderson
Gerald R. Ford
Highway Fund
Weather Update From Pagene Area Amid Flooding
Pagen e county sheriff P G Brockwell reported a mud slide on Virginia Route 58 partly blocking a bypass to Lawrenceville with several bridges closed due to flooding. A Lynchburg man reported his house struck by lightning with a collapsed basement wall. No injuries. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for many counties including Albemarle Orange Culpeper and Shenandoah.
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Shenandoah Valley
Harrisonburg
Woodstock
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Greene County
Charlottesville
Rogers Meets With Chinese Envoy Session Went Very Well
Secretary of State Rogers told reporters after a two hour dinner with China Deputy Foreign Minister Chiao Kuan hua that the session went very well and pleasant There was emphasis on trade and private visits between the two nations and a general range of U S Peking relations No discussion touched Vietnam Taiwan or continued recognition The meeting was social rather than substantive and occurred during United Nations General Assembly talks Rogers also had a tense exchange with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi over CIA allegations and urged Singh to provide evidence to support the claims The East River residence dinner was attended by U S officials and the Chinese ambassador to the UN Huang Hua
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Associated Press
United Nations
N.Y
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Chiao Kuan-hua
China
Rogers
America
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Vietnam
Taiwan
U.S
Mohammed Hassan el- Zayyat
Egypt
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Mideast
Zayyat
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India
East River
Huang Hua
Shenen Joson
U.N
George Bush
Alfred Jenkins
State Department
United Nations General Assembly
Senator MacGovern Calls for Global Policy Shifts
The speech proposes formal recognition of mainland China and U S backing for a permanent Japanese seat on the U N Security Council. He reaffirms full U S support for Israel and urges prioritizing justice for Jewish citizens of the Soviet Union over grain trade profits.
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