Lend-Lease Debt Stalemate Hinders Moscow Trade Push
Washington sources say the May 19 debt talks in the U S Soviet summit failed to resolve the World War II lend lease debt issue, delaying a broader trade agreement. Negotiators expect further sessions if the problem persists, with Congress needing to grant most favored nation status and long term credits.
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Crewman Dies In Blast Aboard Zim Tokyo Off Virginia
An explosion on the German tanker Zim Tokyo 120 miles off Cape Henry killed one crewman and hurled two overboard as gale winds and high seas battered the vessel. The Imperial St Lawrence stood by while Coast Guard aircraft and ships joined a search.
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Tennessee Sheriff Warns on Gun Auction Law
Shelby County Sheriff Roy Nixon argues the state law forcing sheriffs to auction all seized guns will return pistols to criminals. He notes most seizures are inexpensive Saturday night specials with little value to sportsmen and fears proceeds go to county funds. The bill passed by the Tennessee General Assembly requires regular public auctions for confiscated firearms.
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Memphis Police Tighten Recruits Standards
Memphis officials announced new police recruit requirements including mandatory psychological tests and at least two years of college. The tests aim to curb police brutality complaints and certify officers for state approval, per Gene Banton, administrative assistant to Police Chief Bill Price.
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Rose Garden Most Performed In 1971 at BMI Awards
Joe South led 1971 BMI honors with I Never Promised You a Rose Garden among 107 songs recognized. Kris Kristofferson topped Nashville winners with four awards, while Johnny Cash Jim Webb Jerry Reed Freddie Hart Mae Navis among others honored. Leading publishers were Screen Gems Columbia Music and ATV Kishner group Stone Agate Music.
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Bust Book Sparks Controversy Over Child Rights
London report notes "The Children's Rust Book" draw criticism from Leila Berg and Michael Duanne for alleging police and social workers oppress youth. Critics say it promotes distrust of authorities and questions the fairness of courts and juvenile justice.
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Jury Sides With Doctors In Transplant Death Suit
A Virginia jury found four doctors not liable in a wrongful death suit over Bruce Tucker. The case centered on delaying brain death criteria and whether Tucker died before his heart could be used for Joseph Klett's transplant at MCV.
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Rights Group Coalition To Fight Antibusing Bill
A coalition of civil rights groups led by the National Leadership Conference on Civil Rights mobilizes to defeat Senate antibusing legislation. The measure would suspend court ordered busing and curb federal funding for busing, prompting fears of broader rights erosion. Howard Glickstein coordinates the drive as leaders cite threats to equality since Reconstruction.
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