Draft calls may be adjusted to equalize lottery numbers nationwide
Washington AP reports draft officials weigh changing monthly quota distribution to smooth out differences among local boards. The plan would let state directors deviate from strict proportionality while keeping annual quotas, with decisions due by February. The lottery will start with the January call of 12,500 and February’s 19,000.
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New York Transit Fare Jump to 30 Cents Sparks Debate
The Transit Authority votes 5-1 to raise the fare to 30 cents effective Sunday at 12:01 am. Mayor Lindsay blames Gov Rockefeller for the rise while TA Chair Ronan cites the $137 million red ink and a $120 million two year contract cost.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
William Ronan
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Rockefeller
Lindsay
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Luria backs HEW move to ease adviser security rules
Nobel laureate Dr. Salvador E. Luria says HEW's decision to relax security for part time advisers ends unofficial blacklists and broadens appointment power. He calls for similar action by other agencies as HEW shifts preappointment checks away from suitability and loyalty.
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Salvador E. Luria
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Luria
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department
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HEW
Nixon Lays Top Priority on Pollution Fight Amid Critics
President Nixon calls antipollution a now or never task while critics say federal tools are blunt and scattered. A Democratic Study Group report cites nine agencies and multiple committees, urging a sole joint committee in Congress and stronger enforcement to protect the public.
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Democratic Study Group
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Council On Environmental Quality
Crime Surges as Washington Sees Record 1969
Washington crime rose to an all time high in 1969 with increases in murder rape and robbery. Police chief Jerry V Wilson cites Es cobedo Miranda rulings and bail reform delays as fueling lenient courts and arrest limits while bank robberies fall after a spike and Nixon crime legislation awaits House action.
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Enemy Repelled at Da Nang Hilltop Outpost
American infantry repelled a night assault on a hilltop outpost 108 miles south of Da Nang with seven Americans and 29 enemy soldiers killed and twelve Americans wounded. The Americal Division's 11th Brigade held the post as enemy mortars and rockets hit near DMZ positions.
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Americal Division
11Th Brigade
Nixon Says Troop Use in Asia Requires Congressional Approval
Vice President Agnew said President Nixon would not deploy U S combat troops in Asia without congressional approval and only after extreme provocations. He noted this aligned with Congress curbs on Laos and Thailand and implied future actions would rely on naval and air forces unless a massive external attack occurs. Agnew spoke en route from Taipei after meeting Chiang Kai-shek and praised Thailand for supporting South Vietnam while fighting insurgents at home.
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Thailand
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Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
South Vietnam
Brazilian airliner hijacked by five lands in Panama en route to Cuba
A Caravelle jet from Lima, with 21 passengers and seven crew, carrying five revolutionaries and two young children, lands in Panama for refueling on the way to Havana. Police refrain as hijackers keep control.
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London Police Charge 18YearOld In McKay Disappearance
London police charged 18 year old waiter William A. Peat with criminal deception in the disappearance of Muriel McKay wife of publisher Alex McKay. Peat is held without bail as detectives treat the case as kidnapping though other theories persist.
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