Garden weddings and taxes in a community Q and A
A reader asks about differences in wedding settings, another questions school attendance, and a caller seeks bridge and church guidance. The column provides neutral, pragmatic answers on etiquette, finances, and practical steps for community activities.
Supreme Court redefines church state ties with limited aid rule
The Supreme Court rules government may aid religious institutions if it does not excessively entangle church and state. It upholds federal construction grants to private colleges as neutral and allows various non monetary supports like transportation and textbooks while striking down teacher subsidies in certain states. The decision leaves questions about tuition grants and some programs unresolved.
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Pentagon Papers Faulty Intelligence Blamed In Vietnam
Boston AP reports The Christian Science Monitor published excerpts from top secret Pentagon papers accusing U.S. intelligence of unfounded optimism about Vietnam policy. The documents urge realism and show plans to withdraw troops while Washington deepened involvement.
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House Reconsiders Extended Teacher Year Plan
The North Carolina House votes 58 to 56 to adopt an amendment by Rep. George Miller to extend teachers pay and term length if revenues permit. A reconside r motion by Rep. James Long passes 58 to 55 to allow a new vote aimed at deleting the Miller amendment.
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Nixon to veto public works bill amid tax and spending stance
The White House said President Nixon will not seek tax cuts or speed federal spending and will veto a $5.6 billion public works bill. Treasury Secretary Connally outlined a cautious stance on inflation controls and unemployment, noting a target below 4.5 percent by mid 1972 but not guaranteeing it. He remains Nixon's chief economic spokesman as talks continue at Camp David.
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Miami Beach to host 1972 Democratic convention
The Democratic National Committee chose Miami Beach, Florida over Louisville, Kentucky to host the 1972 Democratic presidential nominating convention. Each city offered about 950000 in cash and goods to secure the 16000 delegates and media.
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Contempt Proceedings Begun Against CBS and Frank Stanton
A House Commerce subcommittee recommended contempt of Congress for Columbia Broadcasting System and its president Frank Stanton for defying a subpoena. The action concerns materials used in The Selling of the Pentagon documentary. Rep. Harley C. Staggers announced the move and said the full committee would meet later in the week to consider the citation.
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