Harrington Wins Massachusetts 6th District Upset
Michael J. Harrington, a 32 year old state legislator, defeated Sen. William L. Saltonstall in a special election for Massachusetts 6th District, promising to press Vietnam withdrawal and ABM opposition. The result shifts Democrats to an 8-4 edge in the state delegation amid high turnout and national reaction.
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Mills Sees Nixon Unemployment Bill Pass Congress
Rep. Wilbur Mills predicts President Nixon will win congressional approval for an expanded unemployment compensation program. hearings opened with Labor Secretary George P. Shultz as the administration's witness. The measure would extend coverage to 4.8 million more workers, including 400,000 farm workers, while avoiding the 1966 federal standards fight.
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Caetano Faces Narrow Choice in Portugal Election
West Germany's election leads to contrast with Portugal under Caetano. The 62 year old leader, ruling since 1968 after Salazar, has loosened press censorship, allowed exiles back, extended family and wage policies, and pushed a cautious economic reform. Elections set for Oct. 27 amid a fragmented opposition and a wary ruling elite. Caetano aims for orderly gradual evolution rather than abrupt change.
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Experts Predict W. Germany To Give Mark Boost
London dispatch reports the West German mark trading around 5 percent above its official value for a second day with forecasts it may reach about 6 percent. Dealers say renewed confidence in the liberated currency strengthens expectations of an eventual higher revaluation by the government. The Central Bank offered to sell dollars at 3.83 marks to the dollar with no bids, while the official rate stands at 4.00 marks. A banker notes the Bundesbank is signaling the likely rate and that buying may resume when the price moves toward 3.75.
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