Rogers presses for UN seat for Nationalists despite doubt
Secretary of State William P. Rogers concentrates on keeping Nationalist China in the United Nations with a seat for Peking’s government and hopes for victory in final voting likely early next month. Diplomats remain cautious about success though US officials stay optimistic.
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Kenneth J. Freed
Associated Press
NEW York
William P. Rogers
China
United Nations
United States
Rogers
Peking
U.S
City Accepts Bid on Main St. Project
At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon Hope City Board of Directors decided to accept a low bid on the Highway 29 South Main Street project. W. C. Lee Construction Company of Texarkana bid $174,744, higher than expected, with changes likely saving about $5,000. Work covers installing new water and sewer lines from Third to 23 Street before Arkansas Highway Department widening. Land matters were discussed before adjournment.
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Hope City Board of Directors
South Main Street
W. C. Lee Construction Company
Texarkana
South Main
Third
23 Street
Arkansas Highway Department
Ben-Gurion Turns 85 with Lavish Israeli Birthday
Tel Aviv AP report says David Ben-Gurion, founder and elder statesman of Israel, celebrates his 85th birthday with a lavish state led by Premier Golda Meir. He plans a three month, 25 event itinerary across the country, signaling a thaw with former rivals.
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Marcus Ellason
Associated Press
TEL Aviv
David Ben-Gurion
Golda Meir
Ben-Gurion
Israel
Desegregation Bills Advance. Busing Ban Is Defeated
Senate committee backed a bill to raise federal workers pay up to six percent starting January 1, aligned with private industry raises under Nixon's post freeze plan. The same session signals heavy odds against broader wage increases as committees seek a compromise amid stalled federal pay talks.
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John Chadwick
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Senate
Nixon
Washington
Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Lady Liberationists Hear Tiring Remarks From Hal Boyle
A New York AP column recounts a slew of tired quips about women’s liberation. The piece features mock objections about equality, voting, pay, and politics, with a recurring joke about women threatening the world while men grumble about domestic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Nixon desegregation bill advances without antibusing clause
President Nixon's $1.5 billion desegregation bill cleared the House Education and Labor Committee without the antibusing provision after a 24 to 3 vote. The measure would fund desegregation efforts with $500 million this year and $1 billion next year for districts under court orders or with approved voluntary plans.
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John Beckler
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
House Education and Labor Committee
Congress
Senate
House
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Senate Faces Aid Cutoff to Vietnam
Senate debates a $21 billion military bill as final action nears. Montoya proposes Vietnam elections or total U.S. withdrawal by Feb 3, with troop withdrawal within six months even after a democracy is restored. Final action pending on arms funding. Buckley amendments to boost missiles rejected. Stennis argues such funds could jeopardize SALT talks.
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Carl P. Leubsdorf
Associated Press
Washington
South Vietnam
U.S
Senate
Joseph M. Montoya
D-N.m
JW. Fulbright
D-Ark
Rhodesia
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
R-Md
Nixon
Mathias
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Indochina
James L. Buckley
R-N.y
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Nixon Girl Tugging Hair Sparks Brief Hollywood Moment
In Greenville Delaware President Nixon tangled with five year old Page Evans as her blonde hair caught on a jacket button during a GOP fundraiser visit. After help arrived Nixon and Page were unscathed. Page Evans is daughter of Thomas Evans Jr. cochairman of the Republican National Committee. Nixon asked Mrs Evans if the children ever see their father and she replied they would in this picture.
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Greenville
Del
Nixon
Page Evans
Miss Evans
Thomas Evans Jr
Cochairman
Republican National Committee
Firm to Stop Selling Guns in Nationwide Stores
Cook United Inc. vows to end handgun sales across its 96 discount stores after earning more than 250000 annually from gun sales. President Roy Miner says rifles and shotguns will still be sold, as the firm seeks to reduce crime and violence.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Cook United, Inc
Roy Miner
Succumbs While Fighting Fire
Charles McIlrey age 71 of Orwell in Craighead County Arkansas died from a seizure Tuesday while battling a grass fire near his home. Coroner E J Emerson reported the incident in Jonesboro AP dispatch.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Charles McIlrey
Orwell Craighead County
E. J. Emerson
Prescott, Ark
Leon Henegan
Prescott
Essie
Nevada County
Tax Cut Package Passed by House in Nixon Economic Plan
The House approved a $15.4 billion three year tax cut package tied to President Nixon's economic program by voice vote despite AFL-CIO opposition. The plan shifts $5 billion in business relief and $3.5 billion more to individuals, with low income brackets gaining most. Individual savings rise with larger personal exemptions and faster tax relief possible as early as November.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Ways and Means Committee
Afl-Cio
Group Ponders Action on Dock Strikes
A four man inquiry board pressed toward today’s deadline to advise President Nixon on halting dock strikes across the coastwise ports. The panel, appointed under Taft Hartley Act, must report by today, with a decision on a possible 60 day court injunction. The coastwise strikes threaten deep water port operations and related shipping. Meanwhile coal talks stall as 100000 miners stay off work for a sixth day, with wage stabilization questions delaying agreement.
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Washington
Nixon
Gulf
Morris L. Myers
San Francisco
Pacific Maritime Association
White House
James D. Hodgson
Seek Dismissal In Rape Case In Little Rock
Circuit Court Judge William J. Kirby will hear a defense motion next Wednesday to drop charges against six black Little Rock youths accused in the sandbar rape case. The motion contends their right to a speedy trial was violated after three mistrials in the May 1970 incident on a sandbar in the Arkansas River.
Nixon to unveil Phase 2 tax cut plan in TV address
President Nixon will outline Phase 2 of the freeze era economic program in a live TV radio address at 7:30 p.m. EDT from the White House. The White House announced plans as Nixon reviews Cost of Living Council recommendations to set policies after the wage price freeze ends November 13. Press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler said the remarks would last about 30 minutes. In other news, Sen. J W Fulbright and Sen. John L McClellan, both Ark Democrats, voted for an amendment to halt bombing in Indochina, which the Senate rejected 64 to 19.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Cost of Living Council
Ronald L. Ziegler
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
U.S
Indochina
John L. McClellan
D- Ark
Senate
Schools Want Federal Aid for Busing
South and North school superintendents told senators they need federal funds to support busing amid desegregation orders and a plan to bar federal funds. Testimony before the Senate on equal educational opportunity followed House committee action removing the busing ban from the education bill.
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Peggy Simpson
Associated Press
Washington
House Education and Labor Committee
Savannah
Nashville
Alumni yearbook on sale for University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Kathy Feild, business manager of the 1972 Razorback Yearbook in its centennial year, says copies will be available to alumni. Order from her at P O Box 1969 Fayetteville before December 1. cost 15 dollars plus 1 dollar mailing. Also notes voter list figures for Hempstead, Dr Qwen Beard in Hope, a Senior Class meeting October 7, a deer incident on Highway 67, church lunch fundraiser, and ongoing building fund plans.
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Kathy Feild
Hope
University of Arkansas Razorback
P.O. Box
U of A
First United Methodist Church
Abearney
Bombers Hit North Vietnam in Fresh Raids Near Saigon
U S fighter bombers attacked antiaircraft defenses inside North Vietnam while B52s pressed troops along the Cambodian border. No American casualties were reported as raids continued, and North Vietnamese radar reportedly tracked US aircraft. Typhoon Elaine threatened South Vietnam, curbing some air operations.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Wrnter Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Saigon
Pace
Air Force
Laos
Gardner
Elaine
Panhandle
South Vietnam
Nixon Becomes First President to Visit All States
President Nixon completes a 34 hour helicopter swing to Greenville Delaware meeting Republican fundraiser chairs. White House says party paid the trip supporting 22 salute dinners on November 9, with Mitchell Dole and Dent aboard. Nixon to address other dinners via closed circuit, aiding 1972 campaign finance.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Delaware
Greenville
Del
White House
John Rollins
John N. Mitchell
Robert J. Dole
Kansas
GOP
Harry Dent
National Committee
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