Illinois Primary Boosts Muskie Back Near Front
Washington AP reports the Illinois primary elevates Edmund S Muskie to frontrunner status for Democratic delegates. Muskie gains 9 delegates to reach 81.5, while Wallace holds 75 and McGovern 28.5. Daley may lead uncommitted Illinois delegates totaling 87. Iowa caucuses Saturday shape next delegate batch ahead of Wisconsin on April 4. Republican Nixon expands Midwest wins as party consolidates.
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Defense budget outlines $3 billion for military construction
The Defense Department asks for a construction budget exceeding $3 billion covering 337 military installations across the United States, Caribbean, Europe, Japan, Korea and the Pacific. Proposals require approval by the House Armed Services Committee, both houses of Congress, and incorporation into a military construction appropriations bill before work can start.
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Permafrost May Hinder Canada Pipeline Route
Interior Undersecretary Pecora argues a Canadian route would cause more environmental disruption due to longer distance in permafrost yet is offset by shared rights of way. The nine volume study cautions chronic oil spillage from tanker operations at Port Valdez could hurt salmon and herring fisheries and restrict crab harvest.
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Tulsa League cites 21782 vacancies to oppose new schools
The Tulsa chapter of the League of Women Voters argues 21782 vacancies exist in the Tulsa public system. They cite unused seats in elementary to senior high schools to oppose a planned southeast senior and junior high, claiming it would push whites from integrated schools. They note nine tenths of a percent of the 1971-72 budget goes to transportation and two tenths to integration, below the national average of 4.1 percent.
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Wage Board Sees Returns of Labor Walkout Reshaping Plan
The Pay Board faces a split after AFL CIO chiefs resign and three labor votes disappear. Proposals to drop wage controls for small firms and relief for tow nage earners stall needing Cost of Living Council approval. Alternatives include expanding or reshaping the board or waiting for dust to settle.
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Porter Signals Harder Line on Paris Talks Prisoner Delays
Porter demands tougher stance toward North Vietnam in Paris talks. He says any future meetings depend on Communist willingness to discuss prisoner of war issues and Geneva provisions. The American delegate, while cautious, hints at proposing topic focused discussions.
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Nixon signals aging policy to top agenda after conference
President Nixon says he has not acted on all aging conference recommendations from December and that suggestions will stay at the top of the agenda. He outlines a five-point plan to protect elderly incomes, upgrade nursing home care, support independent living, expand volunteer involvement, and coordinate federal aging efforts. He notes the aging have come of age and promises continued work on a comprehensive strategy.
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Court cites Georgia law on provoking words defense
The court notes that a defendant cannot be prosecuted for using insulting language in the presence of officers under a state statute making such words a misdemeanor. Justice Blackmun states Georgia’s wording is clear though the term opprobrious is large, and points out the defense might apply. Justices Powell and Rehnquist did not participate.
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Dawn Statue Silhouette on Statue Hill Mystery
Maude recalls a lone bull named Joe at Statue Hill near a Christ statue. A buffalo cow once calved at the hilltop on Good Friday, an unusual event for the area. Maude hopes Joe remains nearby despite buffalo dispersals and his absence lately.
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Stock Market Rises as Bargains Attract Investors
NEW YORK AP stock prices climb across sectors as bargain hunting helps the Dow add 7.30 to 941.23 amid mixed labor and consumer price news. Oklahoma cattle and grain prices show varied gains with feeder cattle and hogs active, while Gulf Oil leads activity at the Big Board despite broader declines.
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Humphrey Criticizes Nixon Plans and Deficit Now
Humphrey comments on adjusted economic figures and seasonal counting, calling Nixon's proposals misleading. He accuses the administration of shifting funds, claims a $40 billion deficit, and argues inflation has eroded dollar value since 1968.
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