Methodist Church pledges aid. militant group rejects offer
The United Methodist Church pledged 1.3 million for black economic help after militants led by James Forman occupied national offices. The Black Coalition demanded 750,000 and called the plan unacceptable while seeking 500 million in reparations from white churches. The board approved 300,000 now and 1 million more by 1970 to be managed by a Black bishops and Board of Missions panel.
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UPI
United Methodist Church
James Forman
Black Coalition
National Black Economic Development Conference
Methodist Board of Missions
Board of Missions
Council of Bishops
Methodists
Forman
Methodist Executive Board
Eco- Forman
New Minuteman Fire Test Toward Atlantic Target
The fifth test firing of the 60 foot Air Force Minuteman rocket was aimed at an Atlantic target to evaluate the guidance system accuracy. The Defense Department offered no comment on Tuesday's launch at 1 55 local time.
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Atlantic
Air Force
Defense Department
Apollo 10 crew returns home from moon mission
Apollo 10 astronauts Col. Thomas Stafford John Young and Eugene Cernan retrace their eight day lunar flight at Houston outlining data for Apollo 11. They warn a moon landing would be too risky without Apollo 10 insights and cite possible August delays for launch planning.
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Texas
Gene Cernan
Faye Stafford
John Young
Barbara Cernan
Tom Stafford
Barbara Young
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Cernan
Young
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Space
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Pacific
Air Force
Readers Urge Gov Reagan to Expel Students
About 5,000 readers sent messages urging legislation to expel students and prosecute nonstudents involved in campus unrest. Editor Dick Tracy reported another 1,000 coupons received with more on the way as the San Gabriel Valley Tribune discusses the issue.
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Sacramento
Ronald Reagan
Dick Tracy
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
West Covina
Reagan
Berkeley protest creates brief People’s Park dance demonstration
About 300 demonstrators gathered on Haste Street near UC Berkeley to stage a street dance at a makeshift People’s Park. Police and National Guard watched as sod was laid beside the fence, topless dancing occurred briefly, and guards dispersed the crowd after they blocked traffic.
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People’s Park
University
Uc- Owned
USO
Budget amendment clash over higher education funding
R-Chico offered an amendment to gut higher education spending in reaction to campus violence. Democrats initially abstained then voted to kill the measure 27-35. Johnson pressed for harsher action on college admins while Lanterman warned cutoffs could force school closures.
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R-Chico
Assembly Views Reagan Conflict Bill in California
Sacramento AP report on an Assembly committee taking under submission the Reagan administration bill to widen California conflict of interest laws. The measure by Assemblyman Russell would cover all executive branch employees and boards and specify violations with higher penalties. Reagan noted public demand to control campus disorders and tax reform debates dominated budget talks with lawmakers deadline June 30.
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Sacramento
Assembly
California
Newton R. Russell
R-Tujunga
California State Employes’ Association
Russell
Reagan
Senate
Ray Johnson
R-Chico
Reagan Comments on Prison Roundup and Campus Unrest
Governor Reagan defended due process amid alleged prison roundups and mistreatment at Santa Rita Prison Farm. Democratic leaders urged investigation into punishment and torture, while Myers accused him of warmongering. A budget amendment targeting higher education was rejected. A separate fire damaged the Los Angeles Records storage building, causing about 100000 dollars in damage.
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John Burton
San Francisco
John Vasconcellos
San Jose
Thomas Lynch
Los Angeles County Records Storage
Los Angeles
Mars Seen as Likely Next U.S. Space Target
President Nixon adviser Dr. Lee A. DuBridge said Mars could be the next major goal after the moon but that a manned flight to Mars is not technically feasible now. He noted Mars offers the best chance for human survival beyond Earth, while Venus would be lethal.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Lee A. DuBridge
House Appropriations
DuBridge
Venus
California Institute of Technology
White House
Louis C. Wyman
R-N.h
Reagan Tax Policies Under Public Scrutiny In California Poll
A California Field Poll shows 55 percent of taxpayers favor pay as you go taxes, 37 percent favor lump sum payments, and 8 percent undecided or uncertain. Reagan opposes the pay as you go plan and proposed a 50 percent cut in residential property taxes financed by higher state income taxes.
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UPI
Ronald Reagan
California
Melvin D. Field
Reagan
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