Senate Panel Backs Powell and Rehnquist to High Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Nixon's nominees Lewis F Powell Jr and William H Rehnquist for Supreme Court vacancies. Powell was backed unanimously, Rehnquist won 12 to 4 with four dissenters. Burdick joined the majority. Mansfield warned the votes would be last before adjournment.
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Winn Defends Earl Butz Nomination Before Kiwanis
U S Rep Larry Winn defends Dr Earl L Butz Nixon's nominee for Agriculture secretary. Winn says it would be hard to find a dirt farmer with sufficient administration experience to run the post. Opponents say Butz is too close to agri business in the industry.
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Winn Defends Farm Policy Amid Supreme Court Nominee Debate
Senator Winn criticizes opponents of the Butz nomination as head-hunters tied to Supreme Court nominees. He notes a Senate panel's preliminary approval of Rehnquist and Powell. In a Kiwanis speech he urges a peaceful America and links Thanksgiving traditions to modern challenges, recalling the Pilgrims and early cooperation with Native peoples.
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Haskell students push for more voice in campus decisions
A spontaneous student march at Haskell Indian Junior College involved about a quarter of the 927 students, led by calls to end bed checks for those 21 and over. The petition, signed by roughly 225 students, seeks dormitory autonomy and broader influence over school rules, pending approval by the Student Senate and college officials.
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Final Plea to Push UF Over Top
The Lawrence United Fund stood at $142 407 37 by noon about 95 percent of its $150 055 goal with the Wednesday deadline looming. Drive chairman Keith Lawton urged a final small-amount push from about 4 000 citizens and noted strong support from Kansas University and other divisions while some groups lagged.
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South Vietnamese Rangers Reach 15 Miles into Cambodia
South Vietnamese forces reported destroying bunkers and abandoned rocket positions as a 1 000 man Ranger task force led by 40 armored vehicles penetrated 15 miles into Cambodia. Nine miles north of Kreek, the operation drew light resistance with 36 North Vietnamese killed on day one and no South Vietnamese casualties.
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Clearing Due on Wednesday Forecast Brings Warmer Weekend
Ol Man Winter delivered 2.4 inches of snow in Lawrence as temperatures drop. The National Weather Service predicts clearing by Wednesday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the 40s, followed by a pleasant Thanksgiving and winds easing into the weekend.
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Reading Railroad seeks bankruptcy protection in federal court
The Reading Railroad filed for reorganization under federal bankruptcy laws claiming about 11 million dollars in debts and taxes are due soon. The railroad operates roughly 1,200 miles of track across Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware and filed its petition in U.S. District Court.
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Rent Advisory Board Formed in National Rent Policy Push
The Price Commission begins tentative steps toward a national rent policy with a new Rent Advisory Board. The panel will advise on stabilization rules while most private rents remain frozen and certain local agencies gain resume authority.
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Nixon hints at veto over tax bill and campaign finance
President Nixon told Senate Republicans he would seriously consider vetoing the $27 billion tax cut bill if final form retains revenue reductions and a campaign finance provision. The bill passed the Senate 64 to 30 and heads to a House Senate conference, with Republicans split over the federal campaign funding.
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Nixon battery of tax cuts aids business and exports
The plan encourages modernization of plant and equipment and boosts export sales while extending tax cuts for individuals beyond the president's recommendations. The Senate debated 100 amendments in 10 days and nights, adding about 11.5 billion to three year costs from the House origin.
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United States Delays Mideast Interim Peace Effort
U.S. officials indicate Washington has paused its push for a temporary Israel Egypt settlement. They stress that focus will shift to a United Nations General Assembly debate while preferring quiet diplomacy and seeking progress via reopening the Suez Canal and stronger Arab world influence alongside continued backing for Israel.
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Tax Cut Effects Revealed on Senate Passed Bill
Washington AP report outlines how a $27 billion tax cut bill approved by the Senate would affect taxpayers. The data shows variations by income and filing status across 1971 1972 and 1973, comparing Senate plan with House versions for single and married filers with two children.
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Reunion at Thanksgiving Freedom Dive Relived in Florida
Karl Bley returns to the Florida Keys for a Thanksgiving reunion with brothers and others who helped him escape from East Germany last year. Eric Bley, Bob Lowe, and three others aided the daring 120 mph dash to a Cuban bound liner, then Karl swam to asylum. The group plans a joint celebration at Duck Key as they reflect on their year in the United States.
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