Blackmun Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice
Judge Harry A. Blackmun was sworn in by Chief Justice Burger in a White House ceremony after being confirmed to the Supreme Court seat left by Abe Fortas. President Nixon welcomed the new justice as Hammurabi era justice joins Justices White Douglas Brennan and Marshall absent due to illness.
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Communists Win Control Of Key Italian Regions
In a regional election, the Communist party and allies won majorities or large pluralities in Emilia Romagna Tuscany and Umbria, gaining influence over a red belt that could split Italy coast to coast. The ruling coalition overall improved its vote share, while the Communists increased power in three regions.
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Vietnamese Children Arrive for U S Medical Care
Four Vietnamese children injured in the Southeast Asia conflict arrived at Hanscom Field Massachusetts for hospital treatment. Vor Thi Loi aged 10 and Nguyen Van Tien 18 went to Shriners Hospital Boston for burns. Nguyen Thi Bay 12 and Pham Van Dao 16 went to Massachusetts Eye and Infirmary for partial blindness.
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White House issues guidelines on sex discrimination in federal contracts
The Nixon administration released guidelines forbidding federal contractors from discriminating against women in hiring and working conditions. The document mandates reasonable maternity leave, bans sex-based ads unless job qualifications justify, and requires affirmative action and written anti-discrimination policies. It cites a report titled A Matter of Simple Justice urging equal rights and a constitutional amendment to bar sex discrimination.
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