Mass legislature backed war test on Vietnam signoff
Massachusetts moves to let service members refuse combat without a U S declaration of war, aiming a constitutional test in the Supreme Court. The measure mirrors broader national angst over Vietnam and signals continued discontent with the war. The piece notes Nixon's efforts to wind down the conflict and urges readers to write to their representatives as part of grassroots democracy.
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U.S. Congress
Vietnam
U.S. Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Nixon
Atlanta
Washington
League of Women Voters
House
Florence
S.C
What Welfare Reform's About
Washington AP outlines key points of the welfare reform bill before the Senate Finance Committee. It creates a federally guaranteed income of 1600 dollars for a four person family, expands welfare eligibility by 13 million, requires training and work registration, guarantees at least 110 dollars monthly for blind, disabled, and aged, and shifts more cost and administration to the federal level with an estimated 4.4 billion yearly price. Support comes from President Nixon and many party leaders. opposition spans party lines and conservatives. Prospects show Senate efforts to boost House pass measures and liberalize the bill, with amendments under consideration.
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Senate Finance Comittee
Feders
Nixon
Beral Hus
Senate
House
Carl P. Leabsdorf
Associated Press
Cambodia
Ogen
R-N.y
United States
Cam
Donald L. Ziegler
U.S
Vietnam
Ziegler
Saigon
Mike S Mandfield
Edward M. Kennedy
Edmund S. Muskle
George S
McGovern
Foreign Relations Committee
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Senate Armed Services Committee
L. Mendel Rivers
Ds.c
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Stennis
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nixon push for economic stability amid mixed signals
President Nixon campaigns for a hat trick of price stability without a recession as stock markets rally and wholesale prices fall for the first time in 18 months. Analysts warn that Southeast Asia war escalations could wipe out gains, while layoffs rise and help wanted ads fade. Treasury officials express cautious optimism about a balanced budget and inflation control.
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Ohn M
Pearce
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
New York
Pierre Rinfret
Nixon
Southeast Asia
Rinfret
Treasury
Charles E. Walker
Paul A. Volcker
Pentagon
Cambodia
New Criminal Action Possible in Death of Mary Jo Kopechne
Boston AP report notes potential for a new grand jury probe into Sen Edward M Kennedy's fatal car crash last summer. District Court findings indicated probable cause of negligence but no charge filed. legality of releasing the inquest transcript and possible driving to endanger implications remain uncertain.
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M. W. Minardin JR
Associated Press
Boston
Edward M. Kenne
Mary Jo Kopechine
Massachusetts
State Supreme Court
Secident
James A. Boyle
District Court
Kennedy
Boyle
Blackmun Confirmation Seen Likely After Hearing
AP report notes a three hour Senate Judiciary Committee session cleared the path for prompt approval of Judge Harry A. Blackmun to the Supreme Court. Chairman Eastland planned a vote but allowed a one week delay. Sen Bayh considered slowing action while praising Blackmun’s caliber. Thurmond forecast swift confirmation praising ethics and competence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Harry A. Blackmun
Supreme Court
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Bayh
Blackmun
Senate
Nixon
Clement F. Haynsworth
Greenville
S.C
G. Harrold Carswell
Tallahasse
Fla
Strom Thurmond
R.C
Haynsworth
Carswell
Thurmond
Garry Moore Finds Quiet Life After Peak TV Fame
Garry Moore, once host of top network shows, now enjoys a relaxed life in New York. He says he avoids big hits, works mainly for Voice of America and To Tell the Truth, and only does occasional appearances. Moore explains he keeps busy to have a meaningful platform and to stay relevant for others who want to use his name.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Garry Moore
Garry
Voice of America
Pen Algott
Rioting at Ohio State spurs large security response
Gov Rhodes called 1200 troops as unrest spread across Ohio State University after a Wednesday protest led to riots. About 200 troops moved onto campus while police and guardsmen restored order. Dozens were hurt, including four shot, with 52 treated at University Hospital and mass arrests continuing hours after a two square mile curfew. Windows shattered along High Street and at Ohio Union, with clashes between students and police using rocks and tear gas.
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Umo
Ohio State University Area
James A. Rhodes
University Hospital
High Street
Ohio Union
Highway Patrol
Faubus to Address Arkansans on Five TV Stations
Former governor Orval Faubus bought airtime on five Arkansas stations for a weekend television address. Stephens International Ltd. announced the plan, noting Faubus will speak Friday at 5:30 p.m. on KTHY and KAIT TV and at 7:30 p.m. on KTVE KFSA, with a 7:30 p.m. Saturday replay on KTAL TV.
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Orvald
Faubus
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KTHY
Kait- TV
Jonesboro
Ktve-Tv
el Dorado
Kfsa-Tv
Fort Smith
Ktal-Tv
Texarkana
Stephens International
Steve Stephens
W. R. Stephens
Arkansas Loussigna Gas Co
FDA Accused of Manipulating Lab Reports on Additives
Dr. Howard L. Richardson, chief pathologist in the FDA Bureau of Science, charges that midlevel officials altered conclusions and recommendations in animal study reports to avoid contradicting policies on food additives and pesticide safety. The Oct 20 memorandum triggered a high level inquiry led by Dr. Dale R. Lindsay.
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Aseperated Press
Swashington
The
Food and Drug Administration
Howard L. Richardson
FDA
Bureau of Science
Richardson
Herbert L. Ley
Dale R. Lindsay
Science
Ley
Bstewart
Blood Drive May 4 Seeks 125 Donors at Hope
Hempstead County residents may receive Red Cross blood only if they or relatives donated in the past year due to regional hospital rules. This year county quota allows all residents at Hope’s Unie Baptist Church from 12 noon to 6 pm to donate, with costs covered by the Red Cross.
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Texarkana
Shreveport
Little Rock
Red Cross
Hempstead County
Uinety Baptist Church
Hope
Fletcher seeks re election in Arkansas Senate race
In Little Rock Sen Virell Fletcher 53 of Benton filed Wednesday as a Democratic candidate for re election in Senate District 10 covering Saline and Hot Spring counties Rep L Lb Doc Bryan Russellville filed as Democratic candidate for reelection in House District 4 serving Searcy Pope and Madison counties David Ory 35 of Texarkana filed as Democratic candidate for House District 38 in Miller County Speaker Hayes McClerkin likely candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination currently holds the position
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Virell Fletcher
Benton
Damas Cratic
Saline
Hot Spring
L. Lb
Doc” Bryan
Russellville
Searcy
Pope
Masdlon
David Ory
Texarkana
Bilsh
Miller County
Hayes McClerkin
Vietnamese Tanks Enter Cambodia in Fresh Invasion Push
South Vietnamese armored units crossed into eastern Cambodia near Chipou and Prasaut on Highway 1, with U S advisers and air support. Official reports tallied 435 enemy killed while field losses stood at 32 U S dead and 168 wounded, amid neutral Cambodia's denials. The operation aims to strike Viet Cong and North Vietnamese base camps, as Cambodian authorities protest the move.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Cambodia
Chipou
Prasaut
U.S
Peter Arnett
Mnk
Svay Rieng
Phnom Penh
Do Cao Tri
Federal grants fund Arkansas economic programs county wide
Senator Fulbright announced two federal grants for Arkansas economic programs. Pine Bluffs Jefferson Economic Opportunity Commission covers Adams Grant Jefferson Grant Aransas counties with 290 968 dollars for administration services center food medical aid youth programs training counseling and summer jobs. Central Arkansas Economic Development District Lonoke Faulkner Lonoke Monroe Prairie Pulaski counties receives 53 675 dollars to continue program planning with district funds contributing 18 450 dollars toward a 72 125 dollar total.
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Sen
JW. Fulbright
DeArk
Office of Economic Opportunity
Pine Bluffs
Jefferson
Lonoke
Faulkner
Monroe
Prairie
Pulaski
Community notices mix clubs and politics in town recap
The item lists local club leaders and events including Hope baseball officials Mrs May and Mrs Brame, Baber-Young-Williams Senior Citizens meeting, cemetery fund drive for Ephesus in Emmet, and regional church guests. It also reports Nixon's Cambodia move provoking congressional reaction and Senate action on arms aid, with names of key lawmakers and committee chairs.
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Baber- Young-Williams Club
Douglas Building
Stella Yates
Olfie Martin
Potlach Buys Firm at Stuttgart Arkansas plant news teased
Potlach Forests Inc announced it would purchase Townsend Lumber Co of Stuttgart Arkansas. The deal involves undisclosed shares. Townsend Lumber produces hardwood lumber and paneling and employs 100 people on 27,450 acres of overlapping forest. In Camden Arkansas Adrian Williamson of the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission said a large plant from a top 50 company will be announced next month. He declined to name the company.
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Calif
Potlach Forests, Inc
Townsend Lumber Co
Stuttgart
Ark
Potlach
COMPA
Ascent Thex
Benton R. Cancell
Mark Townsend
Townsend Lumber
Arkansas
Camden, Ark
Adrian Williamson
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
Williamson
Commission
Washington Mother’s Day event to feature worship and tours
On Mother's Day, Sunday May 10, Washington invites families to an 11 a.m. worship service at the Methodist Church, followed by a barefoot lunch under old schoolhouse trees, a 4 p.m. party at the Garland House with punch and cookies, and visits to local historic sites before returning home.
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Arkansas
Garland House
Mother
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