Firing Squad Executed Filipino Drug Pusher in Manila
In Manila an eight man military firing squad executed Lim Seng a narcotics dealer accused of ruining thousands of lives. Marcos had ordered the death penalty for narcotics manufacturers upgrading Lim’s life sentence to death by musketry. About 600 witnessed the dawn firing with hundreds more outside the range. Lim had operated a heroin production ring from a printing shop after arriving in the Philippines pre WWII.
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Congress cannot stop the war, leaders say
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield and Republican leader Hugh Scott agree Congress cannot end the Vietnam War. They say Congress can only influence via funding and resolutions, while Nixon can veto or seek court action. Both leaders voiced cautious optimism about Paris talks and discussed restoring war powers in Congress.
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Meir meets Pope Paul VI in tightly guarded Vatican visit
Prime Minister Golda Meir arrived in Rome for a long anticipated audience with Pope Paul VI, marking the first Israeli premier to visit the Vatican. Security was unprecedented with St Peter’s Square closed, routes sealed, and guards posted from the presidential palace to the Vatican. European officials hoped the meeting would advance Middle East peace talks and Jerusalem status, amid Vatican calls for internationalization of holy sites and respect for all faiths.
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Why $54 Million Loan To Grumman Draws Senate Scrutiny
A Senate Armed Services subcommittee summoned the Pentagon’s top lawyer to explain a $54 million Grumman loan amid a 20 million cap in the Defense Production Act of 1950. Senator Byrd questioned if the payment violated law, noting Grumman’s claims of meeting project needs while Navy credits included advance payments for materials.
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Nashville Man Killed After Knife Threat Over Cabbage
A Nashville man Charlie H. Davis, 34, was shot and killed by his mother Sadie S. Boyd, 63, after he allegedly threatened with a knife over a boiled cabbage. Police say the shooting was in self defense and no charges were filed. Authorities reported earlier gas leaks from a pipeline near the city sewage plant. The Tennessee Education Association criticized Gov. Dunns budget as insufficient for education, citing large classes and lagging teacher pay though endorsing some proposed raises.
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Tax Hike Alarm Sparks Hearings in Senate
Washington senators convened a Special Committee on Aging amid rising Social Security taxes that hit workers hard this year with up to a 35 percent increase over 1972. Senator Frank Church says alarm is widespread and a tax structure review is needed to aid the elderly without overburdening workers.
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War Theme Too Heavy, Composer Gets Uninvited
Vincent Persichetti, longtime Juilliard chair, says his 11 minute tone poem for Nixon’s inauguration was dropped after organizers objected to wartime text drawn from Lincoln’s second inaugural address. Persichetti had shifted from initial reluctance to study the text before cancellation.
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Turnout Tops Busing Protest In Maryland Suburb
In Oxon Hill Maryland a 20 000 strong turnout of white parents and students protested racial school busing ordered to balance Prince Georges County schools. A motorcade into DC followed, 1117 cars counted. Speakers urged public officials to oppose forced busing and two counter demonstrators organized by about 30 white youths clashed nearby.
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Blacks May Double House Seats in 1974 Plan
In Nashville UPI reports a deal aiming to boost black representation in the 1974 Tennessee House. Rep. Alvin King and Rep. Mike Murphy say 1 to 16 black members could be elected as districts are redrawn under reapportionment. Hearings begin Wednesday as a federal court orders one man one vote districting. merging districts may remove some current black incumbents.
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