McCloskey invites press to FBI confrontation
U.S. Representative Paul McCloskey Jr of California says he met with two FBI agents who questioned him about a secret Pentagon study and the source of his papers. He turned the meeting into a public event, inviting reporters to his office. The congressman cited transparency and public access to confrontations between branches of government.
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Calif
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Ellsberg
Ute Vbl
Justice Department
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McChokey
Kilsberg
Massachusetts Instittute of Technology
U.S
Indochina
Princeton
Elsberg
Senate vote shapes withdrawal policy from Indochina
The Senate backed a Mansfield substitute amid a heated vote on Vietnam policy. The measure would declare U S war aims to end all military operations in Indochina and require a nine month withdrawal after enactment, contingent on releasing all American POWs. Nixon opposed binding terms, fearing concessions. Negotiations with North Vietnam and a ceasefire are urged as part of the proposal.
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Oller
South Vietnam
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United States
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Welfare reform plan sparks debate in Congress
The Social Security bill proposes sweeping welfare changes including a new federal plan with a family income floor and mandatory job training. it would raise payroll taxes to 9 percent at top income levels within six years. States may add support, while day care would expand and recipients face work requirements.
Pentagon Vietnam papers trigger declassification fight
A flood of Pentagon Vietnam documents allegedly showing high Kennedy officials pressured Diem regime topple sparked court fights over declassification. The Times, Post and Globe cite a 1963 memo urging action, while lawsuits scrutinize release and national security claims amid appeals and injunctions.
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Dolison Wd Kennedy
Social Security benefits to rise in 1972 changes
The measure increases monthly Social Security checks for about 2 million Americans including retirees widows and disabled workers. Effective June 4 1972 the boost translates to about $5 more per $100 of benefits with July payments. Social Security taxes will rise next year with a maximum of $145.20 for high earners and tax rates rising from 4 to 7.4 percent by 1977.
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Errant car ends in jail after wild freeway chase
Long Beach Patrol officer Jerry Poss reports an erratic driver named Esquivel fled a U turn on a southbound freeway, jumped toward Del Amo Boulevard, rolled into a plowed field, then halted. The driver, described as Mexican citizen, spoke little English and was booked for illegal entry and held for Border Patrol.
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Anoller
del Amo Bowlevard
Parrolman Poss
Esquivel
Mexico
Westminster ends garden grove festival parade in Westminster
Westminster Mayor Derek C. McWhinney urged Garden Grove to keep its festival out of Westminster after the third straight year of violence at the May festival. Police from across Orange County worked the riots with nearly 50 arrests and multiple injuries. Westminster will not grant next year’s parade use on Westminster Avenue and seeks reimbursement for festival incidents, presenting a $4,080.69 bill to the festival association for damages.
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Derek C. McWhinney
Orange County
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Westminster Avenue
Westminster Council
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McWhinney
Garden Grove Council
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Compton Pharmacist Given Probation After Bribe Case
A Los Angeles federal judge placed 35 year old Travid Shapiro of Alondra Pharmacy in Compton on three years probation for offering a $10,000 bribe to two federal narcotics agents. Shapiro, who faced a potential 15 year prison term and $30,000 fine, told the court he feared for his wife and three children. He was convicted May 2 by a federal jury of arranging a bribe to secure a favorable report after irregularities were found in his narcotics records. The agents arrested him after he paid $5,000 to each to file a false report.
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Globe
Justice Department
Boston
Globe. Ils
Anethony Julian
U.S
James Gabriel
Cabriel
New York
Seymour
Los Angeles
Compton
Jude Jesse Curtis
Travid Shapiro
Shapiro
Series of Indochina troop withdrawals and POW releases
The report describes phased and rapid withdrawals of United States military forces from Indochina in exchange for phased releases of American prisoners of war. The arrangements unfold over months as terms are enacted.
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United States
Indochina
L A votes budget tax hike seen
The Los Angeles city council unanimously approved a 577 million budget Tuesday that cuts deep economy slashes. Mayor Sam Yorty’s proposals were trimmed by 23 million from the 4 million budget, yet the approved plan remains 49 million above the city’s estimated income for fiscal 1971 72.
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