House backs Nixon on Vietnam policy with 333 to 55 vote
The House approved a resolution supporting Nixon's efforts to negotiate a just peace in Vietnam by 333 to 55. It includes a call for North Vietnam to honor Geneva POW protections and affirms South Vietnamese electoral rights. Some Democrats opposed or added reservations. A similar Senate proposal also seeks a mutual ceasefire.
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Washington
Nixon
House of Representatives
Vietnam
North Vietnam
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Ogden R. Reid
New York
Senate
South Vietnam
Explorer Taylor’s fearless life spans oceans and jungles
Taylor’s career in the Philippines and beyond includes leading the bureau of fisheries, collecting 70 000 specimens, and publishing 12 000 pages. He describes battles with Japanese forces, language quirks, and a snake hunting legacy while planning future expeditions. Detective Stories remains his chosen delight.
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Mexico
Philippines
Taylor
Southeast Asia
Asia
Siberia
Russia
Vladivostok
Bangkok
Central
South America
Thailand
Ecuador
Aide Expects Renewal of Tax Ceiling Proposal
Administrative aide John Ivan says Gov. Docking will renew his recommendation for a ceiling on property tax increases. He notes taxpayer groups forming to protest rising taxes and cites 1969 and 1970 legislative renewals. Ford County Taxpayers Association voted to withhold first half 1969 taxes due December 20.
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Topeka
John Ivan
Robert Docking
Ivan
Ford County Taxpayers Association
Dodge City
Guy Josserand Sr
The
Kansas Federation of Taxpayers
Ford County
Foes of Anti Poverty Bill Seek States Responsibility
Washington AP opponents of the anti poverty program pushed a plan to shift major responsibility to the states. Supported by Rep. Edith Green and Rep. Albert Quie, it would let governors veto OEO rulings with limited override power, prompting criticism that it could destroy the program as originally designed.
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Washington
Donald Rumsfeld
Office of Economic Opportunity
House
Nixon
Rumsfeld
Edith
Carl D. Perkins
D-Ky
Education and Labor Committee
Vespers at Baldwin Church Christmas Candlelight Concert
The Baker University Music Department presents Christmas Candlelight Vespers at 4 and 8 p.m. Sunday in First United Methodist Church Baldwin. Performers include Baker Choir University Singers and Baker Ottowa String Orchestra with woodwinds and brass. readings by Rev. Raymond S Grant Jr. and music ranging from an Indian Carol to a Calypso Carol and a Christmas Mass excerpt. Jane Fields from Bucklin will play flute obliatos.
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BALDWIN — The _ Baker University
First United Methodist Church
Baker Choir
University Singers
Baker-Ottawa String Orchestra
Baker
Rice
Raymond S. Grant, Jr
Mary
Jane Fields
Bucklin
Kan
FCC May Act On Obscenity In Broadcasting
FCC Chairman Dean Burch said the commission must act against obscenity in broadcast media. He noted no current crisis but supports potential guidelines or new regulations and rejects claims that limits on broadcasts violate free speech. He compared print versus visual transmission and stressed parental concerns.
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Washington
Dean Burch
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Burch
Commission
Bed Fire Killing Man in El Dorado
In El Dorado Kansas Charles Poorman aged 53 died after a bed fire ignited while he slept his wife Vera 50 was pulled from the room and treated for burns. Public safety officials say the blaze started from smoking in bed and confined damage was under 100 dollars to a three room dwelling.
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EL Dorado, Kan
Charles Poorman
Vera
Eye problem from pill affects many contact lens wearers
Dr Paul Shulman a professor at Northern Illinois College of Optometry says 60 to 75 percent of women on birth control pills will have discomfort with contact lenses. He notes the issue should clear as body chemistry adjusts to oral contraceptives though it may take several months.
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Charlotte
N.C
Paul Shulman
Northern Illinois College of Optometry
North Carolina Optometrists Meeting
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Bureau of Fisheries
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Ree
Alabama
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Aide
Kraontgom
Vvar
Tse
Baldwin Church
William C. Rice
Douglas Brown
Alice Joy Lewis
Ottawa University
Phyllis
Permanente
Kathy Kasky
Rosa Cassity
Phyllis Hubbard
Janes
Schendelize Tin
Nelson Hall
Lawrence
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