Scott Named Leader of GOP Senate Minority in Washington
Sen. Hugh Scott was elected Leader of the Senate's Republican minority, defeating Sen. Howard Baker Jr. 24 to 19 in a closed-door vote. Baker eyes the whip post while Dirksen’s death left a leadership vacancy. Nixon congratulated Scott, noting a cordial exchange.
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Adopting a Korean Orphan and Property Fence Question
A reader asks about adopting a Korean orphan while her husband is stationed in Korea and how to start. Other letters cover fence lines on property, State Fair program requests, grace periods for expired licenses, locating missing relatives, antique airplanes, and thanks to volunteers.
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Santee
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Lake Marion
Gastonia
Nixon Reverses Oil Depletion Policy Shift
President Nixon’s aide Harry Dent writes Midland County Texas officials that the White House will reverse its field and back the 27 percent oil depletion allowance. Treasury Secretary Kennedy had testified the administration would cut to 20 percent, a stance Dent says the President supports.
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Armed Services Regain Power in Defense Budget Shakeup
Washington reports that Secretary Melvin R. Laird and Deputy Secretary David Packard restore greater budget control to service secretaries and uniformed chiefs after McNamara era centralization. The Nixon era budget, likely around 70 billion, reflects a shift back toward service autonomy while preserving final authority with Laird and Packard.
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Duc Thang Becomes North Vietnam President Succeeding Ho Chi Minh
North Vietnam names Tan Duc Thang as president after Ho Chi Minh, per Tass report from Hanoi. The vice presidency triggered succession rules, while the Lao Dong party headship remains unresolved. Thang, a veteran of Ho’s forces, is seen as ceremonial chief while the party retains real power.
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North Carolina Passes Tax On Cigarettes And Soft Drinks
North Carolina begins collecting a two cent tax per cigarette pack and one cent per soft drink bottle starting Oct 1. Revenue Commissioner I L Clayton says preparations were extensive. The taxes aim for about 25 million yearly, with discounts for distributors and stamps on cigarette packs.
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TV Violence Scored By Commission
The National Commission on Violence says violence on TV fosters real life aggression and damages moral values. It urges scrapping violent cartoons, reducing violent content, reworking contexts, funding public broadcasting for educational and cultural programming, and expanding研究 into effects.
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Ervin Defends Haynsworth At Senate Hearing
Senate Judiciary Committee debated civil rights record of Judge Clement Haynsworth Jr. as he seeks Supreme Court appointment. Sen. Ervin defended Haynsworth saying he followed Supreme Court decisions. Rep. Ryan urged caution citing four reversals and fears for civil rights. Bayh noted continuation of coverage on 2-A.
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