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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1970

Page

2

Army plan to end draft faces Senate clash over pay

Senators Hatfield Cook and Stennis spar over a Goldwater Hatfield measure to rely on a volunteer army with high pay and potential draft reimposition. Goldwater says by 1973 Vietnamization will limit need for draftees, while critics warn such pay could draw poor men from inner cities and Appalachia into rich men's wars. The proposal aims to boost professional standards and grant Congress power to curb presidential overseas deployments.

Congress Fred Harris Rokla Appalachia

Jordan-Egypt discuss cease-fire as Jarring visits

In Jerusalem Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban said Tekowh was told to inform Jarring that cease-fire violations could slow peace talks. Tekowh briefed Jarring by phone and prepared to return to Jerusalem. Sharaf and Zayyal reported first violations by Israel, while Jordan seeks full Israeli withdrawal and a solution to the Palestinian refugee issue.

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Hunt TV Spots Endorsement Draws Fire in Washington

Billionaire H L Hunt faced backlash after ads promoting Apache Indian Springs near El Paso used Rep. Olin Teague s name and private office number. Teague said his name was not to be used and the number will be changed, with no ethical rules violated. Hunt described the resort s history and cited its hot springs while noting Teague s earlier visit during recess.

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Controller fatigue linked to fatal California air crash

A June Safety Board report cites a controller's order directing a flight into a mountain killing 19 aboard. It urges FAA to expand periodic psychiatric and psychological assessments of traffic control staff and notes possible fatigue from long shifts and limited rest before the crash.

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Murphy Delivers Nixon Message to Israel Officials

Senator George L. Murphy arrived in Tel Aviv with a personal Nixon note for Prime Minister Golda Meir. He planned to deliver the message and meet Foreign Minister Abba Eban and Finance Minister Minhas Sapir during a three day visit. The trip coincided with a separate aviation accident investigation update from the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Agnew Sees Park Amid Korea Troop Shifts Plans

Vice President Spiro Agnew and President Park Chung Hee held six hours of talks at the Blue House in Seoul with brief lunch skipped. Ambassadors Porter and Choi Kyi-hah observed most of the session, with Agnew and Park meeting alone later. A press conference was canceled as discussions continued, with Agnew noting a shift from manpower to more military and economic aid while Korea may see 20 000 troops withdrawn and 65 Phantom jets sent from Japan.

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Kennedy Will Allocates Most Of Fortune To Mental Research

The late Joseph P. Kennedy bequeathed the bulk of his wealth to the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr Foundation, with the will on file in Palm Beach County. His fortune, once estimated near 500 million, included provisions for his wife Rose and two sisters, while his brothers and grandchildren received other arrangements. The will also details a substantial cash bequest and a Standard Building in Albany. Kennedy’s legacy funded research on mental retardation through the foundation based in Washington.

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No More Cuts for Military Budget Fixed at 73.6 Billion

Washington reports that the Nixon Administration will not cut military spending below the 73.6 billion level for next year. Officials say there is little room for another six billion cut, aiming to limit Pentagon budget increases while avoiding further reductions.

Washington UPT Nixon Pentagon Weinberger Govaenieth Spendig Congress

Navy Identifies Drowned Sailor From Napa

The Navy identified Seaman Tams B. Howe III of Napa as the drowned sailor found in Long Beach Naval Station waters after about 10 days. His body was recovered Monday, ending days of search after he went missing from the USS Walke earlier in the month.

Thesday Long Beach Naval Station Tams B. Howe III Napa Ilowell Walke

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