Senate reviews Laos role as new controversy looms
In a closed session senators debated U S spending in Laos amid claims of Thai irregulars and mercenaries. Fulbright argued a $200 million annual ceiling is needed unless extra authority is granted, with air operations in southern Laos exempted.
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U.S
Laos
Washington
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J.W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Congress
Symington
Fulbright
Nust
Hugh Scott
Indochina
Scott
Carpet Row: State Officials Weigh Job Abolitions
The article details turmoil over state payroll cuts as Em bounded by officials including Carter Fresco Allenthorp and Hall discuss abolishing or preserving jobs. Ponder, an Air Force veteran, faced potential termination while officials debated consolidating positions to reduce operating costs.
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Hall
Allenthorp
Ponder
Fresco
Air Force
Three Black Soldiers Charged In Fragging Case At Camp Humphreys
The U S Army identified three servicemen Spec 4 Michael G Greenwood Spec 4 Allen Green and Pfc Michael A Gipson as injured in grenade attacks at Camp Humphreys south of Seoul on May 22 23. Investigations continue to determine if charges will go to trial.
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Camp Humphrey
U.S. 8Th Army
Army
Michael G. Greenwood
Long Branch
N.J
Allen Green
Gadsden
S.C
Michael A
Soviet Salute space station linked to Soyuz 11 mission
Cosmonauts aboard Soyuz 11 linked with the 18 ton Salute object seven weeks after its launch. Pravda describes Salute as a modular orbital station with cylindrical sections, a cone docking unit, and a working basic compartment housing control panels and life support components.
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Bual
Soviet Union
Tass
Soviet Spacement
P. Feoktistov
Feoktistov
Communist Party
Pravda
New York Municipal Workers Strike Ties Up City Transit
District Council 37 and Teamsters Local 237 members walked out, prompting Governor Rockefeller to consider National Guard action. Traffic collapsed with few bridges open as police protected water facilities. Senate leaders halted pension bills while unions warned of broader disruption.
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New York Senate
Earl W. Brydges
General Electric
Department of Traffic
Lindsay
Midtown
Lower Manhattan
National Guard
Albany
State Senate
Nelson A. Rockefeller
District Council 37
Joliet Soldier Funeral Planned for Friday
A funeral is tentatively set for Friday for a Joliet native born February 22 1969. Gerald Dames and Sons Funeral Home in Joliet is handling the arrangements with Becker Funeral Home also involved.
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4Th Artillery
Fort Sill
Gerald Dames and Sons
Joliet
Becker Funeral Home
British Jeep Hit by Mine Near Rossica
In Belfast area report, a British army jeep exploded in Rossica near the border with Ireland. The army said there were no casualties. Initial word said the vehicle struck a land mine during patrol and a prior incident involved a terrorist explosive trap set for an army patrol.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Rossica
Irish Republic
Fewer People Keep Written Budgets, Surveys Show
Surveys indicate a decline in the number of individuals who maintain written budgets. The data points to shifting financial habits and a growing reliance on informal or digital methods for tracking expenses.
Cadets Granted Free Time Before Return to Shepard AFB
Cadets will receive free time that afternoon and begin preparations the next morning to return to Shepard Air Force Base and continue their tour of military installations.
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Gen. Wetherill
Sheppard Air Force Base
House money for NSF budget faces attack over social science spend
Lawmakers question the 26.3 million proposed for social sciences as part of a 246.1 million science funding bill. Representative Gross and Rep John G Schmitz criticize the panel’s rationale as gobbledygook while defending increased research to curb premature application of ideas. The plan includes 20 million for ocean environment monitoring and aims to reserve funds for aid to about 85 predominantly Negro colleges.
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NSF
Gross
John G. Schmitz
Calif
Gobbledygook
Weather forecast shows heat with rain chance
Area forecast calls for a fifty percent rain probability today. Expect highs in the mid 90s through Wednesday with overnight lows near 70. The high on Monday is forecast at 98 degrees with an overnight low around 69.
Organic Food Pioneer J L Rodale Dies On TV Show
J L Rodale, famed advocate of organic farming and publisher behind Organic Farming and Gardening, died of a heart attack Monday night while taping the Dick Cavett show. He was 72, a New Yorker who built a publishing empire from Emmaus Pennsylvania, famed for health foods and a 70 daily supplement habit. He chaired Rodale Manufacturing and Lutron Electronics.
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J. L. Rodale
Dick Cavett
New York City
Rodale
Emmaus
Anna
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