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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1975

Page

3

Pentagon ends forced discharge rule for pregnant servicewomen

The Pentagon announced pregnant service members may remain on active duty rather than be discharged under the 1951 policy, with optional discharge if requested. The change, ordered by the Defense Department civilian secretariat, applies to all four services and aims to improve equal opportunity.

Washington Pentagon Defense Department Army

Federal election panel weighs banning party freebies at conventions

The Federal Election Commission recommended prohibiting political parties from accepting free services at national conventions. The draft opinion defines a broad range of corporate contributions as unlawful if they convey money or services in connection with conventions. It notes that free use of facilities and transport services are not necessarily components of an overall purchase.

Washington Federal Election Commission

Politicians rated low in trust in national survey

Radnor Pennsylvania report from UPI notes that politicians scored only about 4 to 4.5 on a 1–10 honesty scale in a Chilton Research Services survey of 1,000 men and women. Doctors led at 8.2, bankers and professors followed, while used car and door to door salesmen trailed.

Radnor UPI Chilton Research Services

Senate Delays Cloture Vote in New Hampshire Seat Fight

Washington Republicans hold firm against ending debate on the New Hampshire senatorial dispute as Democrats press to seat a winner. Cloture fails 79 to 91, with southern Democrats and GOP members opposing. Mansfield’s concession pact rejected on principle amid sharp exchanges over a prolonged election controversy.

Washington Senate New Hampshire Republians Mike Mansfield Addi John Durkl Loui Wyman John L. McClellan Ark John C. Stennis Miss James B. Allen Ala GOP James C. Eastland D-Miss Mansfield Rober P. Griffin

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