Environment Rules Ready to Disclose Federal Impact Studies
Washington Nixon era proposal rules require federal agencies to publish draft environmental impact statements 15 days before hearings and 90 days before action. Final statements must be released 30 days prior. Public comment and interagency input now shape decisions, with past suits over missing impact statements prompting reforms.
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Washington
Nixon
Council On Environmental Quality
the of the Interior
Alaska
Anchorage
Agencie
Court Upholds Abortion Law For Nations Capital
The Supreme Court upholds a District of Columbia abortion law restricting doctors to abortions necessary for the preservation of the mother’s life or health. The ruling clarifies the health standard and requires the government to show nontherapeutic motive, with other actions addressing draft conscientious objector claims and refugee policy.
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Washington
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
United States
Hugo L
Ing
Congress
Black
William C. Douglas
Potter Stewart
Douglas
Hall's Income Tax Bill Advances With Amendments Seen
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Finis Smith moves quickly to pass Gov. Hall's 17 million income tax increase. An amendment would exempt the first 100 dollars of savings or interest for individuals and 200 dollars for joint returns, risking a return to the House if adopted. Smith backs the measure, aiming to shield small investors while keeping support strong.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Finis Smith
David Hall
Tulsa
Democrat
House
Smith
Laird cites new Soviet ICBM buildup amid aid overhaul talk
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird warned that unless the SALT talks show progress the U S may take offsetting actions to preserve strategic forces. He cited evidence of extensive Soviet ICBM construction and warned of a potential slide toward a second rate strategic position by the mid 1970s while Vietnam goals near realization.
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New York
Melvin R. Laird
Soviet Union
United States
Ussr
Vietnam
Laird
Eine
U.S
Southeast Asia
Congress
Washington
Lairo
Petition Support Urged for Fort Sill Civilian Staff
Local 273 of the National Federation of Federal Employees launches a petition to urge adequate funding for Fort Sill’s civilian workforce. With defense cuts and Vietnam drawdown, civilian staff have been reduced, though officials say current numbers remain around 22 440, down from 23 931 last year. Kniffin presented the petition to the mayor and city council, with about 30 signatures collected.
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Fort Sill
National Federation of Federal Employes
NFFE
H. H. Kniffin
Sill
Kniffin
Nixon backs Chinese ping pong visit plan
President Nixon expressed willingness to cooperate with Graham B. Steenhoven of the U S Table Tennis Association as he plans to invite Communist Chinese players to the United States. Steenhoven said Nixon would meet if the Chinese request it as officials indicate arrangements are still incomplete.
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Washington
Nixon
Graham B. Steenhoven
U.S
Cambodia's Resigned Premier May Return to Power
Chief of state Cheng Heng asked Lon Nol to resume duties as premier due to the grave national situation. Lon Nol, recovering from a stroke and illness, had resigned but may form a new government. a resolution to declare him a national hero and marshal of the army was prepared.
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Cheng Heng
Lon Nol
U.S
Hawaii
Lon Non
Tam
Ung Sim
National Assembly
Senate
Cambodia
Nixon seeks 3.3 billion in foreign aid package
The Nixon plan requests 3.3 billion dollars for the next fiscal year for foreign aid. It shows substantial increases over last year and above Congress's prior approval. The package frames sweeping reforms to the postwar aid system and proposes new agencies with multiyear authorities.
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White House
Nixon
Congress
U.S
Storm System May Bring Rain to Southwest Oklahoma
A thunderstorm system developing over Southern California and Nevada may bring a slight chance of rain to Southwest Oklahoma by Thursday. Lawton area expected 0 percent rain. Temperatures in the lower 80s are forecast for this afternoon.
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California
Nevada
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Weather Bureau
Lawton
Veterans Defy Order at Mall Camp as Burger Ruling Comes
Viet Nam veterans vow to stay at their Mall campsite despite Chief Justice Burger banning grounds use. Lawyer Ramsey Clark relays Burger order as veterans say they will remain and accept arrest if necessary. group plans nonviolent protest with mock missions on Capitol steps.
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Nam
Warren F. Burger
Burger
Capitol Steps
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