Moynihan's Law in Operation Shapes Hunger Aid
Moynihan argues that political rhetoric drives funding, as the Agriculture Department boosts hunger relief by 15 million dollars for meals at urban day-care centers and playgrounds. He notes that repeated claims of abandonment spur higher annual appropriations, reflecting a democratic dynamic rather than true policy reversal.
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Moynihan
Agriculture Department
Daniel P. Moynihan
Pine Bluff Commercial
Navy tests turbojet surface effect ships for 100 knot future
Washington report notes a 1960s plan to test two 100 ton prototypes of surface effect ships in Puget Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. The program aims to slash Atlantic crossings and reshape naval power, with Adm Zumwalt predicting a future 100 knot fleet.
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Washington
Jordan
Defense Department
Navy
6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Guam
Norfolk
Puget Sound
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Adm
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr
Naval Operations
William H. Livingston
38 States Set Guidelines For Democratic Delegates
Democratic reform commission says 38 state parties will meet new rules by year end to seat more political newcomers as 1972 national convention delegates. Chairman Rep. Fraser notes 18 guidelines aim to end in group delegate selection and curb restrictive practices. Some states lag due to laws and customs, risking credentials fights at Miami Beach convention. Fraser cites Michigan example where precinct committeemen were elected, potentially triggering future disputes.
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Gregg Herrington
Associated Press
Washington
Democratic Reform Commission
Donald M. Fraser
Minnesota
District of Columbia
Fraser
Party of the People
Miami Beach
Alaska
California
Hawaii
Kentucky
Maryland
Rhode Island
New Mexico
Texas
West Virginia
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Ilinois
Michigan
Mama Cass Elliott Weds Bavarian Baron Donald von Wiedenman
Hollywood AP reports Mama Cass Elliott of the Mamas and the Papas married Bavarian baron Donald von Wiedenman two weeks ago at Elliott’s Hollywood home. The couple, both 27, plan to live in the area for two years before moving to England. Elliott’s prior marriage to James Hendrix ended in 1969.
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Hollywood
Mama Cass’’ Elliott
Donald von Wiedenman
Miss Eliott
James Hendrix
Miss Elliott
Wieden- Man
England
Col Bill Miller first to serve every rank in state police
Col Bill Miller 46 rose to director in 22 years with the State Police now Police Services Division. He first served in every rank and division and became director without interruption. He backs the policy against accepting gifts and supports periodic driver rechecks and stricter licensing. Miller asked for an outside audit amid allegations by Sen Virgil Fletcher.
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Bill Simmons
Associated Press
Little Rock
William Calvin Miller
State Police
Police Services Division
Department of Public Safety
Col
Bill Miller
Miller
Ralph D. Scott
Legislative Auditor
Virgil T. Fletcher
Benton
Fletcher
Lonoke
Bill Breshears
Breshears
Man to Be Returned to Oklahoma
Garry L. Brewer said Paul Dean Butler of Danville will be sent back to the Oklahoma penitentiary to finish a sentence for obtaining money under false pretenses. Arkansas charges were dismissed, and Butler will be held 24 hours to arrange care for his two children before transfer, with a noon Saturday deadline set for handover to Oklahoma authorities. Butler was brought from Oklahoma in May 1970 to stand trial on a $30,500 false pretenses claim against a Darendale investment firm.
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Little Rock
Garry L. Brewer
Dale Bumpers
Paul Dean Butler
Danville
Oklahoma
Brewer
Yell County
Butler
Arkansas
Streisand to Star in Bernhardt Biopic
Barbra Streisand is set to play Sarah Bernhardt in a feature film. Filming is planned to begin next spring in Paris and England with director Ken Russell and co producers from Streisand's company.
Navy center at Pearl Harbor aids drug users
At Pearl Harbor’s former bomb shelter, the Rap Center operates as part of the Navy Drug Awareness Control Unit. It hosts 40 to 60 sailors daily, offering amnesty and rehabilitation for drug users who surrender and cooperate, with anonymity guaranteed. Key or sensitive personnel may be reassigned if they seek exemption.
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Richard Daw
Associated Press
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
John H. Chafee
Marine Corps
Army
Air Force
Bill Tings
St. Louis
Mlings
Julie Andrews Brother Charged and Goes to England
Julie Andrews' brother Christopher Stuart Andrews and his wife Sherry Lynne Andrews pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs in Santa Ana California. They agreed to return to England on airline tickets paid by the actress to avoid prison. Mrs Andrews received a year of probation as she planned to follow her husband with their daughter Judy Lynne to London.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Julie Andrews
England
Christopher Stuart Andrews
Sherry Lynne
Superior Court
Byron McMillan
London
Pope Arrives at Castel Gandolfo for Vacation
Pope Paul VI landed at Castel Gandolfo residence on Thursday and said this year’s vacation would be more nominal than real. The Italian pontiff prepared to rest amid papal duties as summer season began.
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Aqltel Gandolfo
Italy
Paul VI
Castel Gandolfy
Railroads Idled By Strike In Second Day Of Walkout
Washington AP reports a selective UTU strike idled Southern and Union Pacific railways into its second day affecting 48,000 workers. Talks with industry and UTU president Charles Luna and Sec. John Volpe aimed to resume as unions press for preserved benefits amid new work rules.
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Washington
United Transportation Union
Southern
Union Pacific
UTU
Charles Luna
Transportation
John A. Volpe
Luna
Norfolk and Western
Will Discuss Cotton Supply With USDA Officials
Washington congressman Bill Alexander of Arkansas said he would meet with Agriculture Department officials on Monday to address a critically low cotton supply. He cited about 360000 bales in commodity credit corporation stock and 276000 in loan stock, with USDA projecting depletion at about 40000 bales weekly until August 1. Alexander noted USDA aims to retain at least 500000 bales as emergency stock and will discuss the adequacy of current projections.
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Washington
Bill Alexander
D-Ark
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
USDA
Alexander
Huntley threatens exit from Big Sky project over enviro promises
Chet Huntley, in Hillings Montana, says he will remove his name from the $20 million Big Sky resort recreation complex if environmental safeguards are not met. He asserts Chrysler Realty plans will improve conditions versus prior land use, with erosion controlled by contouring roads and treated sewage safe enough to drink.
Mills Pushing Reforms At Sun Valley Conference
Rep. Wilbur Mills arrived in Sun Valley Idaho to push welfare reform ideas aimed at aiding cities and states in financial distress. Delegates at the National Lieutenant Governors Conference voiced mixed views on direct grants versus federal revenue sharing, with some urging federalization of welfare to ease the burden.
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Quane Kenyon
Associated Press
Sun Valley, Idaho
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Sun Valley
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Nixon
Malcolm Wilson
New York
Wilson
Texas
Illinois
Ben J. Barnes
Barnes
Ilinois
Paul Simon
Juan Carlos to Rule Spain if Franco Absent
Spain’s future king Prince Juan Carlos may assume the throne during absence or illness of Gen. Francisco Franco, after a decree published in the Official Gazette clarifies his succession duties. The decree releases the line of succession details in Madrid.
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Madrid
Spain
Juan Carlos
Tranviscod Franco
Senators urge Nixon to add Moscow to China trip
Democratic Sens Humphrey and Cranston urged President Nixon to include Moscow in his trip to China to protect SALT talks with the Soviet Union. They warned rapid warming with China might jeopardize delicate nuclear negotiations and called for direct U.S. talks with Soviet leaders. Jackson supported using the trip to push China into arms control talks. Stennis stressed the trip aims for peace, not alliances.
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Moscow
Lawrence L. Knutsin
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
China
Soviet Union
Hubert H. Humphry
D-Minn
Alan Cranston
Calif
Russia
Humphrey
U.S
Helsinki
Finland
D-Calif
Cranston
Henry M. Jackson
D Wash
John Stennis
Senate Armed Services Committee
Stennis
Jackson
Armed Services Panel
College town voting move raised in Arkansas
Rep. Rudy Moore Jr. of Springdale asked Legislative Council staff to draft a bill letting students vote in the county where they attend college and urged Gov. Dale Bumpers to include it in any special session. He cites the 26th Amendment granting 18 year olds voting rights and pushed for action in SPRINGDALE, Ark.
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Springdale
Ark
Rudy Moore Jr
Legislative Council
Moore
Dale Bumpers
Bumpers
U.S
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