Hussein mobilizes Jordan to fight Israel and reclaim lands
King Hussein in Amman pledges full mobilization of Jordanian resources and continued army training until a holy victory. He links the move to recapturing occupied lands as Egypt's Sadat favors military action amid a tense Middle East. Mrs Meir plans talks with Nixon while UN hosts discussions on the region. Yigal Allen lauds Meirs Washington mission aimed at smoothing ties and pursuing settlement.
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Amman
Israel
Anwar Sadat
New front opened in East Pakistan war sparks regional clash
Indian troops push into Rangpur Dinajpur area amid exchange of artillery across the border. Balurghat casualties rise as Pakistan claims gains under heavy fire while Indira Gandhi calls for Pakistani withdrawal. In Washington, Douglas blocks draftee inductions in seven southern California counties pending a class action suit challenging the draft law. Other suits swirl nationwide with the ACLU contesting the 90 day delay.
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Boston
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Selective Service
Assembly backs study on improving legislature efficiency
The California Assembly approved a proposal to spend public funds on a study to improve legislative efficiency. It would hire private consultants including former Unruh aide Phil Schott and Jud Clark. Criticism centered on cost and necessity given the staff already available, with total spending reaching 20 million through October and daily costs continuing.
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Phil Schott
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Jud Clark
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Senate
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Joint Rules Committee
Weather Outlook With Rain Chance Thursday
Fair today with increasing clouds and a chance of rain late. Highs in the 60s both today and Thursday, lows in the 30s to low 40s. Light wind shifts to southerly 12 to 25 mph Thursday. Tides: highs 7.1 ft at 9:02 am and 3.9 ft at 10:56 pm. lows 2 ft at 2:38 am and minus 1.6 ft at 4:20 pm.
U.S. considers dollar devaluation in new monetary framework
The United States and Western allies study a monetary realignment with dollar devaluation around 5 to 7 percent. European officials and West German finance minister Karl Schiller acknowledge talks aim to rebalance currencies including the franc mark and yen. The plan seeks to boost U S industry by widening the price gap for foreign goods to reduce the trade deficit.
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Karl Schiller
Group of 10
America
Britain
U.S
LEA Watches fringe benefit talks in Lompoc district
Negotiations between Lompoc Education Association and the school board hinge on fringe benefits and salaries. LEA favors 254 for health and related coverage versus 530 for full family plan, while district pays 221. Driving training supervisor pay remains 984 versus LEA’s 1,120 request. Per diem substitute pay is 22, with LEA seeking 35 and district at 25. District rejects paid leave for association president but considers no loss of pay for mutually scheduled activities.
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Lompoc Education Association
Vaughn Proctor
Lea
Nixon backs wage boosts amid economic control Clinton era
President Nixon agreed to approve contracted pay raises denied during the wage freeze, paving the way for Senate passage of Phase II economic controls through April 30, 1973. The House Banking Committee deadlocked 18-18, delaying final enactment and risking a 30 day delay.
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UPI
Nixon
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Senate
Wright Patman
D-Tex
House Committee
Directors Elect Officers In Santa Ynez River District
Directors of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District will elect officers next Tuesday in a traditional meeting that also marks the first for new director Henry Dettamanti. President Andrew Petersen has served for years. Dettamanti won Division Three in November over R. B. McClellan.
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Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District
Henry Dettamanti
Andrew Petersen
Dettamanti
R. B. McClellan
Special Districts Association
Cachuma O and M Board
Butz Vote Set Tomorrow In Senate Confirmation Battle
The Senate scheduled a 1 p.m. EST vote on Earl L. Butz to be agriculture secretary. Administration sources and supporters predicted a victory, with a poll indicating 47 votes committed and expectations of more support, while absentees could affect the final tally.
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UPI
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Earl L. Butz
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Butz
GOP
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Stant Agriculture
Internal Power Struggle Emerges In Communist China
A joint editorial in party and armed forces papers admits high level leaders faced conspiracies and intrigues. It cites illicit relations with foreign countries and targets Defense Minister Lin Piao indirectly, signaling a wider rectification campaign and purges ongoing for months.
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UPI
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