Senate panel backs Powell and Rehnquist for Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Lewis F. Powell Jr. unanimously and recommended William H. Rehnquist for the Supreme Court, sending the nominations to the full Senate. Rehnquist faced notable opposition from four Democrats while Mansfield aimed to wind up the session by mid December.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Lewis F. Powell Jr
William H. Rehnquist
Supreme Court
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Richmond
Mansfield
Congress
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Phoenix
John N. Mitchell
John M. Harlan
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Moving company claim dispute over release of responsibility
The A. family describes moving from Alabama to High Point on May 28 and paying 60 to replace items. They signed a release form before reimbursement and repairs, fearing further delays and possible loss of funds. An agent claimed signing is normal but offered no assurances on full payment or minor repairs.
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High Point
Alabama
Dilapidated Carmall Street House to Be Demolished
Housing Inspector says the Thomasville building on Carmall Street near the bridge has been under work for two years. The estate heirs are located and the present owner will demolish the structure by January 1 1972 to clear the way for an apartment complex. The town reports prior safety concerns and delays. The demolition is expected to proceed as planned.
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Carmall Street
Thomasville
Anon
Oldest national flag debate traced to Denmark
The Guinness Book cites Denmark as the originator of the Dannebrog, a large white cross on red from 1219. Germany and Greece dispute the claim. Austria’s flag crest dates to the 11th century while the Iranian flag traces back to the 12th century or earlier but its origins are unclear.
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Germany
Greece
Denmark
Book about Brian Piccolo on sale and local queries
Readers seek where to buy the book Brian Piccolo A Short Season with stores reporting it on order. A letter asks about Wendell Street parking changes citing safety for children. Another asks about setting up a Junior Achievement table at Westchester Mall, with contact provided. A military transport photo notes CH 53 Sea Stallion airlifted by C 5 Galaxy to Crete for mobility tests with the Sixth Fleet.
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Wake Forest
L.D. A
Greensboro
Westchester Mall
Souda Bay
Crete
Charleston
A.F.B
S.C
Demotion Threats for Army Officers Over Firebase Mary Ann Attack
A two star general and four other high ranking officers face demotion or reprimand after the Mary Ann firebase attack that killed 33 Americans and wounded 76. Maj. Gen. James L. Baldwin is among those notified with 60 days to present evidence. Westmoreland recommended harsher action but Froehlke overruled to a reprimand.
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Washington
U.S
James L. Baldwin
Americal
Army
Robert F. Froehlke
Pentagon
Froehlke
William C. Westmoreland
Vietnam
Mary Ann
Westmoreland
Baldwin
Indian Air Force claims shootdown of Pakistani jets near Calcutta
Indian cabinet minister told Parliament that four F86 Sabre jets were shot down by Indian built Gnats thirty miles northeast of Calcutta. One Pakistani fighter escaped while three pilots bailed out and two were captured. Radio Pakistan said Yahya Khan declared martial law nationwide amid high tension along East Pakistan borders.
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India
Calcutta
East Pakistan
New Delhi
V. C. Shukla
Defense Production
Shukla
Pakistan
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
Tax Bill Changes in Senate Passes Major Provisions
The $27 billion tax-cut bill advances with changes to individual taxes including higher personal exemptions and standard deductions, child care deductions, raised withholding, and child care credits. It also expands business depreciation, export income relief, foreign trade powers, and introduces voluntary presidential campaign financing options.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
U.S
Senate Passes Fat Tax Cut With Campaign Finance Flip
Senate approves a $27 billion tax cutting bill including a provision to fund presidential campaigns with up to $20.4 million in federal aid. The measure passed 64 to 30 amid protests from Republicans and a push to veto if campaign financing remains.
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Washington
Senate
Federal Treasury
House
Nixon
Rent Advisory Board Moves Toward National Rent Policy
The Price Commission will hold the first meeting of the Rent Advisory Board to draft federal rent controls. Existing local controls may resume, with increases allowed where agencies authorize. Public housing and federally subsidized housing stay under federal supervision.
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The
Price Commission
White House
America
New York’s
Ane
New York
New York State
Boston Area
Miami
Miami Beach
Commission
C. Jackson Grayson
Rent Advisory Board
Fire welded jail cell door shut in Winter Park death
In Winter Park Florida a fire trapped inmates at the police station when a cell door was welded shut by flames. Michael Moore died after rescuers found his bunk and mattresses ablaze while DeWayne Paige survived. Investigators probed the fire's origin as others were treated for smoke inhalation.
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Winter Park
Fla
Strawlee Moore
Paige
Moore
Melvin Colman
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