Atomic Energy bill undercuts environmental and health safeguards
The measure authorizes varied AEC activities for fiscal 1971 while offsetting lower weapon research and testing with a larger production request tied to Safeguard and MIRV programs. The bill totals 2.013 billion for operating expenses and 277 million for new plant, facing House approval by voice vote after Senate passage 83 to 1.
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House-Senate Atomic Energy Committee
Gin Rummy Leaders Surge in 13th International Tourney
A haberdasher Jerry Jarvis Lillian Glacott and David Kundert top the field after 16 games in two rounds each with 14 wins. Semifinals start at Caesars Palace with 64 players and finals Thursday. Prizes total 12 000 for first and 5 000 for second plus others.
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GOP Leader Undecided On Draft Measure
Washington reports Rep. Gerald R. Ford has long favored student draft deferments and is not convinced they should be eliminated. President Nixon urged Congress to repeal the four year deferment for college students, with a plan to end deferments if enacted.
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UPI
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Red China Satellites Show Power
Assistant Secretary Daniel Z. Henkin said in Las Vegas that a recent Red China satellite launch demonstrates the nation's capacity to orbit a heavier payload and signals near term ICBM capability. He noted two objects were orbited on April 25, including a music payload and possible final-stage element, with details still pending.
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Daniel Z. Henkin
Las Vegas
Red China
America
Henkin
China
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Stricken by Pneumonia
Justice Thurgood Marshall, 61, hospitalized Friday with a respiratory ailment, is diagnosed with pneumonia. Doctors at Bethesda Naval Hospital treat him with a broad group of antibiotics after penicillin failure. He is reported to be holding his own as improvement is hoped within 24 hours. Marshall had written an opinion handed down Monday, read by Justice Potter Stewart.
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Pennsylvania Demos Battle For Nomination
In Pennsylvania, Democratic gubernatorial contenders Auditor General Robert P. Casey and Philadelphia businessman Milton Shapp fought for the nomination as returns from more than half the precincts came in. Shapp claimed a horse race and eyed a possible 52 thousand vote margin if current county results held, while Casey’s running mates Lesler and Kline appeared with him as the count progressed.
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UPI
Robert P. Casey
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Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
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Casey
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Weather Summary Card for Today and Yesterday
Weather fair with variable high cloudiness and southerly winds 20 to 30 mph. Today high 90 and low 70. Yesterday's high 92 and low 72. A year ago today 0 to 63. Sunrise 5 31 a.m. Sunset 7 43 p.m.
Nixon cites tax losses as cause of new budget deficits
President Nixon said falling tax revenues will produce deficits this year and next. He proposed a leaded gasoline tax to curb air pollution and boost income. Deficits of 1.8 billion and 1.3 billion are forecast for the current year and 1971, wiping out prior surpluses and signaling possible 1972 shortfalls.
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UPI
Nixon
Robert P. Mayo
Johnson
Mayo
Warren Says Youth Have Right to Complain Over War
Former Chief Justice Earl Warren told 1000 metropolitan lawyers that youths protest against U.S. Vietnam policy have a right to complain as leaders seem indifferent to war costs. Mayor John Lindsay urged cutting war funding via constitutional amendments to end the conflict.
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UPI
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John Lindsay
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America
Indochina
Warning on LV Convention Center rotunda prompts inspection plan
An outside consultant warned the Las Vegas Convention Center rotunda needs thorough inspection before Friday to protect the public. The Authority sees no current danger and will proceed with a measured inspection by an independent firm. the center stays open. Baccalaureate services for graduates are planned in the rotunda Sunday.
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Las Vegas Convention Center Rotunda
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George Roth
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Las Vegas
Environmental Research Foundation
John Meier
Hughes Tool Company
Houston
Wage and Price Controls Out Says Mitchell
President Nixon will not use price or wage controls in his economic plan. Attorney General John Mitchell warned such controls cause rationing and government domination, and are not part of the administration strategy. The speech was drafted at the White House and prepared for delivery in Cleveland, Mississippi.
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UPI
Nixon
John N. Mitchell
White House
Mitchell
William Safire
Delta Council
Cleveland
Miss
Richard Moore
Debate over Vietnam Laos Cambodia stirs Senate galleries
Fiery Albert Gore drew applause as he warned that 15 and 16 year olds would be sent to Vietnam. Senator Murphy warned of internal threats from communism and riots. Moderates search for softer language to curb U.S. Cambodian operations, with Dole noting a more favorable climate for changes to the Church Sherman Cooper amendment.
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UPI
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George Murphy
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Cambodia
Robert Dole
R-Kan
White House
Frank Church
D-Idaho
John Sherman Cooper
Dole
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