Clifford Final Report Warns Against Isolationism After Vietnam War
Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford warns the Nixon era against retreat to isolationism. He argues the US must maintain a limited presence in Asia to back allies, build their defense capabilities, and pursue negotiated peace in Vietnam while preparing for future contingencies.
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Guidelines to Hide Utility Wires Set
An interagency committee proposed cosmetic guidelines to conceal power lines and urged undergrounding all new distribution lines by January 1, 1973. The plan calls for using natural features and broader federal actions with a $2 million interior budget for a five year transmission research program.
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Working Committee On Utilities
President's Council On Recreation and Natural Beauty
Congress
Interior Department
8a 46 reg Twin and Full Size Beds Sale
An ad lists twin size bed at 10.99 and full size bed at 12.99 with a 8a 46 reg tag, indicating price and model details. The offer targets shoppers seeking affordable bedroom furniture in a regional sales context.
Long Beach Official Denies Youth Corps Abuses Overstated
George Logan of the Long Beach Community Welfare Council says a GAO report exaggerates irregularities in the Neighborhood Youth Corps and ignores program benefits. He notes only seven lax eligibility cases in Long Beach, while most concerns were technical records and outreach challenges.
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Welfare Council
Welfare overhaul tests by Cohen shifts to statements of need
The Johnson administration ordered states to test a welfare reform allowing relief applicants to be paid on their own statements of need with spot checks. The change also lets recipients demand fair hearings before reductions or terminations, and requires states to provide legal services during hearings. Results will decide nationwide adoption.
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Washington
Johnson
Wilbur J. Cohen
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Former Bikini Islanders to Return Home Soon
The Interior Department reports progress toward returning Bikini and Enyu islanders to their homes, after atomic test site use in 1946. President Johnson requests 1.7 million dollars in fiscal 1970 for cleanup housing and a village center, plus a replanting program to restore production. Secretary Udall says the high commissioner in the Pacific Trust Territories will advance the plan promptly.
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