Kleindienst To Testify On ITT Role
Deputy Atty. Gen. Richard G. Kleindienst, nominated as attorney general, will testify under oath at a Senate hearing on charges he aided in ITT antitrust settlements. Columnist Jack Anderson will also testify. Sen. Eastland said hearings need not be reopened and committee will decide after Thursday’s testimony. The Judiciary Committee voted 16 to 0 to recommend confirmation for Kleindienst to succeed Mitchell who resigned to direct Nixon’s reelection campaign.
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Washington
Richard G. Kleindienst
Senate
International Telephone & Telegraph Co
Jack Anderson
ITT
James O. Eastland
Dmiss
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kleindienst
John N. Mitchell
Eastland
Department
Nixon
Laird Aims to Cut Draft to 50,000 in 1972 Voice
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird announced he expects to reduce the draft to 50,000 this year as part of moving toward an all volunteer force by June 30, 1973. He noted drafts fell from 300,000 in 1969 to 200,000 in 1970 and 100,000 last year and floated possible action with National Guard and reserves if needed.
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Kansas House Okays Resort Bond Plan for Federal Reservoir
The Kansas House approved a bill 64 to 46 allowing up to 20 million dollars in revenue bonds to finance a resort project at a federal reservoir. Bond issuance would depend on a feasibility study and would move to the Senate for consideration.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas House
Senate
KU Workers End Nine Day Strike At Kansas University
KU civil service workers return to duties after a nine day walkout. Agreements on overtime shifts safety and grievance processes were reached at a Topeka meeting chaired by state personnel officials and KU administrators. The strike saw 115 employees miss time, with focus on retroactive pay raises and a proposed 5 percent increase pending legislative action.
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Kansas University
Topeka
Lowell Long
Keith Nitcher
Philip Rankin
Francis Jacobs
Lloyd Rose
Public Service Employes Union
Tom Lee
Gerda Brouchard
Nitcher
Laurence Chalmers
University
KU Safety Committee
Chalmers
University Housing
The
Health Service
Kansas Union
Kansas Board of Regents
Return of the Ice Man
A cold wave hits Lawrence with a 62 degree drop to 26 by noon today. The forecast calls for Thursday to be cold and partly cloudy with lows near 10 to 15 and highs in the low 30s, with light snow and northerly winds.
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Lawrence
Tax hike for financial institutions fails in Kansas Senate panel
In Topeka the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee rejected a proposed privilege tax increase on financial institutions by five votes to four. The plan aimed to raise about 3.5 million dollars for state revenue. In Washington President Nixon began an indefinite Florida stay to rest after his China trip and focus on domestic issues. A bill to regulate ambulance services in Kansas was defeated in the House amid warnings it could jeopardize federal highway funds.
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Topeka, Kan
Senate’ Assessment and Taxation Committee
Washington
Nixon
Florida
White House
China
Topeka
Kan
Kansas House
Topeka Civic Center Bill Heads for Senate Debate
Three Topeka senators forecast smooth handling as the Topeka Civic Center bill faced Senate debate and potential vote this afternoon. They said concerns could be worked out to prevent delays in the Legislature’s progress.
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Topeka
Topeka Civic Center
Kansas Senate
Senate vote defeats Ervin bid to block school proximity rule
The Senate rejected Sam J. Ervin Jr. proposal 67 to 26. The measure would have barred federal officials from blocking a child from attending the nearest school to their home, a policy Ervin argued infringed state and local choices.
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Washington
Senate
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Government calls Hoover subpoena a fishing expedition
In Harrisburg the government labeled a defense subpoena to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover a fishing expedition as it sought records for the trial of the Rev. Philip Berrigan and six co-defendants in an antiwar conspiracy case.
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Harrisburg
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Philip Berrigan
Leap Year Gala Fizzles for Miami bachelors crowd
A Miami Leap Year Gala hosted by Bachelors International drew 35 members and about 20 international beauties. Guests lingered in the kitchen as egg rolls became the event highlight while cocktails and music faded into a restless night ending with departures and disappointment.
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Miami
Cupid
Sydney
Bachelors International
Biscayne Bay
Israel and Syria trade air and artillery strikes across border
Israeli air and artillery attacks targeted guerrilla camps inside Syria. Syria retaliated with air strikes on the Golan Heights, saying three guerrillas and two Syrians were killed. Israeli claims of no ground casualties contrasted with Syria's report of damage and casualties. The escalations followed several days of cross border raids linked to guerrilla bases in Syria and Lebanon.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Syria
Golan Heights
Middle East
Damascus
10000 Cut From Force In Vietnam
The USS Command announced a major troop reduction in Vietnam leaving fewer than 10,000 American combat infantry and artillerymen in Saigon Cam Ranh Bay and Da Nang. The 4940-man reduction included the 2nd Squadron 11th Armored Cavalry and the 5th Battalion 42nd Artillery among 32 Army units and one Air Force detachment phased out. Total U.S. strength in Vietnam dropped below 120,000. President Nixon aims for 69,000 by May 1.
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Saigon
USS Command
Cam Ranh Bay
da Nang
1 Ith Armored Cavalry Regiment
42Nd Artillery
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
City power dispute prompts critique of ordinances
David Broyles challenged Lawrence officials over power shutoff at his 407 West 3th home and the inspector Ken Jorgensen actions. He argued for a due process appeal and time to fix alleged violations as power was restored after inspectors found no immediate danger.
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David Broyles
Ken Jorgensen
Broyles
Lawrence City Commission
Jorgensen
Brovies
Jack Rose
Landlord Admits Illegal Electrical Work At 407 W 18th
City notes danger to five tenants after Broyles did electrical work without license permit or inspection. Commissioner Emick criticizes the action and cites city code banning landlords from wiring houses other than their own. Broyles defends it due to high labor costs. See follow up on page 2.
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Broyles
John Emick
Weather Update: Cold and Drizzle Details on Page Five
A full weather summary reports cold conditions with drizzle across the region. Forecast highlights include continued gray skies, chilly temperatures, and light precipitation likely through the day.
Docking Critiques Kansas GOP Tax Plans at Farmers Union
Kansas Governor Robert Docking denounced Republican leaders in the Kansas Legislature for avoiding tax reform. Speaking at the Farmers Union convention in Houston, he urged enactment of his 1972 tax reform proposals, including corporate tax disallowances, eliminating sales tax exemptions on consumables, and higher interest on state idle funds. He also pressed to extend the 1970 property tax lid and warned against stalling votes to wait for the 1972 elections.
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Houston
Tex
Kansas
Robert Docking
Docking
Farmers Union
Senate
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Gene Dome Agency
Mass
Adyv
Music from Reuters Pipe Organ at Rumsey Funeral Home
Music program from Reuters pipe organ at Rumsey Funeral Home listed with contact 843-5111. Event appears in Adv pages as a brief notice without further details.
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Reuter
Rumsey Funeral Home
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