Nixon vows continued push after Haynsworth rejection
President Nixon pledges to press for balance on the Supreme Court after the Senate rejected Clement F. Haynsworth Jr. 55 to 45. He will nominate again after the next session opens, with debate highlighting labor and civil rights opposition and questions over potential conflicts of interest.
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Haynsworth to decide future in two weeks
Judge Clement F. Haynsworth Jr., rejected for the Supreme Court, will spend about two weeks deciding whether to remain on the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. He released a 300 word statement saying his future may be in doubt and that no decision will be made in the moment.
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Debate over Agnew criticism of news media continues
The Associated Press reports ongoing debate among journalists and officials over Vice President Agnew on media criticism. Fred Friendly proposes more noncommercial TV as partial remedy while rejecting some criticisms. NBC’s David Brinkley questions impact of Agnew’s remarks.
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Orphanage Collapse Kills 11 In Saigon
A three story orphanage housing 40 Vietnamese orphans in Saigon collapsed early today killing at least 11 children and two teachers with three more children missing. U S Army and Vietnamese rescuers worked through rubble. no explosion detected. The Children s Home of Blessing run by the Christian Missionary Alliance faced rebuilding efforts. Members of the 69th Signal and others aided in the search and relief operations.
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Apollo 12 Moon Explorers Head Home After Lunar Mission
Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad Pete Bean and Richard Gordon streaked toward Earth after their lunar visit. Ground control let them sleep as Earth’s gravity pulled the Yankee Clipper to splashdown near American Samoa. They spoke of moonwalks and said walking in lunar gravity felt odd yet enjoyable. The crew’s orbit and engine firings helped guide the return, with a long mission lasting one week and limited sleep for the crew.
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Siege Deepens at Iowa Beef Dakota City Plant
A three month strike between Iowa Beef Packers and about 1200 workers near Dakota City signals a long clash with dynamitings, fires, and protests. Guards patrol the plant as both sides push for demands while imported labor helps keep output at half capacity.
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Twenty four more soldiers investigated in My Lai case
The Army announced 24 additional soldiers and former servicemen, plus an officer and staff sergeant already charged, are under investigation for the alleged 1968 massacre of about 100 Vietnamese civilians in Quang Ngai Province. The Saigon Defense Ministry disputed a massacre, saying U.S. artillery and air strikes killed about 20 civilians in a battle that left 125 Viet Cong dead.
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