Nixon campus poll finds silent majority slips in student support
UPI reports Nixon aides toured 30 colleges and found mixed student sentiment. A Washington Star account claimed many students, including children of the silent majority, oppose the administration due to antiwar and perceived insensitivity. Milwaukee mayor and UW referendum show student opposition to Vietnam policy but split views on withdrawal.
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Goldwater Opposes Cutting War Powers Amid Senate Debate
Sen. Barry Goldwater urged preserving presidential control of war powers at the 18th annual Society of the Air Force Clinical Surgeons symposium. He warned against the Cooper Church amendment, favoring a constitutional route or executive decision by the President and Joint Chiefs of Staff to wage war. He noted Congress can declare war but military action should remain with the President and the military leadership.
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Goldwater
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Air Force Reserve
Society of the Air Force Clinical Surgeons
International Hotel
Arizona
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Senate
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Argentine military coup ousts Ongania and names successor
Buenos Aires reports the army navy and air force ousted President Juan Carlos Ongania and will appoint a new chief executive within 10 days to establish an authentic representative democracy. Ongania resigned after a period of palace tension, avoiding civil war as loyal troops were urged to disperse.
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UPI
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Pink House
Arthur A. Illia
Mansfield Raps U S Financing of Thai Troops
Senate Democrat Mike Mansfield condemned U S financing of Thai troops in South Vietnam, noting 200 million dollars spent since 1966 and urging cuts. Senate Republican Hugh Scott defended Nixon’s stance against bans on Thai aid, referencing the Guam doctrine.
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More Talk On Boost In Power Rates Scheduled
Hearings on the proposed electricity rate increase continue at the Las Vegas Convention Center before the Nevada State Public Service Commission. Elmer Johnson of Nevada Power Co. testified that higher fuel wages and interest costs drive the rise and that earnings on common equity must rise to halt declining debt coverage and attract capital.
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Fatal Premature Blast at Fort Bragg Green Beret Camp
A training range at Fort Bragg in North Carolina where 20 TNT blocks exploded prematurely injuring five and killing seven soldiers. Among the dead were Sgt Ernest J. Brayan and Sgt Phillip N. Schnicke, both Green Beret trainees from nearby Fayetteville. Local authorities sealed the Coleman Demolition Area as investigators reviewed a hot wire error during a demolition exercise.
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UPI
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Phillip N. Schnicke
Fayetteville
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Officer and Jail Trusty Wounded in Accidental Range Shooting
A police reserve officer Officer Joseph H. Snipes, 27, and jail trusty Charles Taylor, 25, were injured when shotgun pellets ricocheted at the Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm firing range. Snipes suffered chest, left arm, and chin injuries. Taylor was hit in the chest and neck. Both were treated and released.
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Civic Center Drive
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Western Governors Clash Over VISTA Work At Conference
At the Western Governors Conference in Park City Utah governors assailed VISTA volunteers for spreading discontent among the poor especially Indians. Governor Williams of Arizona criticized volunteers for cultural insensitivity while Governor Burns of Hawaii accused some of indoctrination and Rampton of Utah noted intra group quarrels. Rumsfeld defended volunteers and announced a regional OEO plan for the Pacific Northwest.
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America
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Salt Lake City
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John Burns
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Rumsfeld
Middle America
OEO
Pacific Northwest
Unions Pressure Builders Over Nevada Test Site Picket Line
Southern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council again failed to sanction the Operating Engineers picket at the Nevada Test Site. SUN reports say other unions are losing patience with contractors as negotiations continue between Reynolds Electrical and Engineering and Catalytic Construction.
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Catalytic Construction Co
Operating Engineers Local 12
Weather Summary With Clouds and Winds
Variable cloudiness and gusty south easterly winds up to 25 mph. Today's high 95 and low 70, matching yesterday's 95/65. A year ago today ranged 54 to 69. Sunrise at 3 23 and sunset at 7 56.
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