Nixon reorganizing plan faces clash with Congress
President Nixon pushes a broad government reorganization via executive power aiming to trim fat and boost efficiency. The move risks a fierce fight with a Democratic Congress, with pressure from farmers, business and labor groups shaping opposition. Ziegler cited an OMB study and signaled decisive action before Congress convenes, while Democrats warn of constitutional limits and court challenges.
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Westwood fights plan to oust Democratic chairwoman
Jean Westwood declares she will stay on as Democratic National Committee chairwoman amid a push by Nixon era allies to remove her after McGovern's defeat. The anti Westwood majority plans a floor fight at the Dec. 9 post election meeting as party leaders dispute the leadership amid broader calls for change.
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Seattle
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Afl-Cio
al Barkin
Robert Strauss
Texas
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Strauss
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Armogre
Westwood Asan
Ny Wirephoto
Texas to host Expo 76 amid Houston effort
A Texas group led by L Clifford Davis of Fort Worth Gordon Novel and Charles Micha of Dallas announced the United States Association for 1976 Universal and International Exposition Inc to seek Expo 76 on about 2300 acres between Pasadena and the Manned Spacecraft Center. They submitted the proposal to the Commerce Department and President Nixon seeking federal funds from 196 to 350 million. The plan envisions a theme Man's Unity of Spirit and Trust and projects 55 million visitors and up to 1 billion dollars in regional impact.
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Texas
United States’ Association
Universal and International Exposition Inc
Pasadena
Tex
Manned Spacecraft Center
L. Clifford Davis
Fort ‘Worth
Gordon Novel
Charles, M. Micha
Dallas
U.S. Department of Commerce
Nixon
Novel
Fireman still active at 90 in Ohio birthday salute
Daniel King, oldest active fireman in Ohio, turned 90 as colleagues and about 70 well wishers gathered in Elmwood Place. He joined the suburban department forty years ago as a volunteer and still responds to fires, described as first up the ladder when deployed.
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UPI
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King
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Rollie Bellamy
Bombers press new strikes as talks stall in Paris
American bombing continued across Indochina with more than 700 strikes in the four border regions as Paris talks linger without a cease fire. U S officials say air operations near the Demilitarized Zone and in North Vietnam increase to pressure for peace while Hanoi criticizes U S actions as a violation of any cease-fire commitment.
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Action hit by drivers at Wilmington News-Journal
An attorney for striking drivers said he would file Monday to stop the company from hiring strike breakers to drive delivery. He cited Title 19 section 784 of the Delaware Code, which carry fines up to 1000 dollars and a year in jail. The News Journal Co. and drivers’ representatives planned to resume negotiations at 9 am after a weeklong strike halted both editions for two days.
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Wilmington News-Journal Co
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Misconduct case ends with dismissal of charges
In West Chester Pennsylvania a district court dismissed misconduct charges against Thomas G. Frame now warden of Chester County Prison Farms. The district attorney said Frame hired a former motorcycle gang member with mayoral consent and accused another official of not cooperating in a murder investigation.
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Jonathan Henry
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Steel future requires big production boost says U. S. Steel chief
Edwin H. Gott, board chairman of U S Steel Corp, warns the American steel industry must raise output by 22 million tons annually to meet projected demand through the end of the 1970s. Addressing industry officials in Pittsburgh, he outlines a plan to expand capacity and modernize plants to secure supply.
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Pittsburgh
Edwin H. Gott
U.S. Steel Corp
Free minibus service expands in four rural PA areas
In western Pennsylvania a state funded rural transport pilot will deploy small minibuses to Bam. Fayette, Green, Washington and Westmoreland counties. About 25 000 residents with no other transport will be served for medical errands and shopping. The program costs 50 000 and each of 12 eight passenger vehicles will operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first come basis via toll free calls.
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State Welfare Department
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Agricultural Research Fund
Edward A. Sadvary
Holy Trinity
Jim Fox Church
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McHale
Ciure
Holiday bar hours set in Harrisburg
UPI reports the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced bars statewide may stay open New Year Eve starting at 1 p.m. and run until 2 a.m. New Year’s Day under a state act. The rules allow Sunday opening during specified hours for the holiday period.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Liquor Control Board
Indian government plans to produce closed circuit TV sets
Indian authorities announce plans to manufacture closed circuit television sets domestically. The move aims to boost local production, reduce import dependency, and support national security and surveillance capabilities with planned facilities and potential industry partnerships.
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