Reinecke Stirs Up New Remap Controversy in California
Sacramento UPI reports Lt. Gov. Reinecke plans to activate a Republican dominated redistricting commission despite bipartisan opposition and questions of constitutionality. Democrats call it a dirty move. Republicans and commission members split, while Waxman negotiates a delay to allow legislature action.
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Four GIs Killed in Vietnam War Week Report
UPI reports four American servicemen were killed and 14 wounded in the Vietnam War last week, with 34 more deaths noted in a helicopter crash near Da Nang. Total U.S. casualties reach 45,617 since 1961 with 302,297 wounded. South Vietnamese deaths 314 and 630 wounded. 808 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed. Also listed are 11 nonhostile American deaths from illness, accidents, slayings, and overdoses.
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FDA proposes nutritional changes to white bread
The FDA calls for doubling iron in enriched white bread while removing vitamin D. Fixed levels would replace current ranges for thiamin riboflavin niacin and calcium. Enriched flour and farina would meet new nutrient levels. industry views the changes as cost neutral and likely accepted. Public comment period opens after Federal Register posting.
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Senate tilt for Rehnquist confirms path to quick vote
Senate Republican leader Hugh Scott says he has the votes to end debate on William H. Rehnquist and push to a confirmation vote. He filed a cloture petition and warned he would file a second if Friday's vote looked doubtful. If cloture passes, each senator gets one hour to speak before a final vote late Friday.
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Tunney backs Muskie for Democratic nomination
Senator John Tunney says Senator Edward Kennedy has ruled himself out of the race and his blessing is given to Edmund Muskie. Tunney describes Kennedy as his best friend and former UVA law school roommate, signaling California support for Muskie with Kennedy's apparent consent.
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Winter storms lash western United States with snow and winds
Weather fronts blanket the West as two major systems linger. Los Alamos New Mexico and Jemez Springs report heavy accumulations while Montana and Wyoming face blizzard and high wind warnings. Interstate 90 and U.S. 10 closures occur as visibility drops to near zero in the Livingston-Bozeman corridor.
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Militiaman and daughter shot in Belfast home
In Belfast a Ulster Defence Regiment militiaman and his 10 year old daughter were shot as they watched television. Pvt Dennis Wilson and Sean Russell were killed and wounded respectively. The gunman, believed IRA, entered the parlor after asking for Sean. The officer said the killings will not deter civilians from joining or current members.
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Santa Claus in Bed Brings Joy to Modesto Children
Cyril Sherwood, a 70 year old convalescent hospital Santa, remained hopeful and cheerful as children and friends visited him. He said he believed children would come and they crowded around his bed to share requests, despite his illness.
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Date Set for Sale of California Tax Notes
State Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest announced December 20 as the sale date for 160 million dollars of California tax anticipation notes to fund cash needs. The notes mature April 28, 1972, and this marks the third sale under a Reuters Reagan backed bill extending authorization for such financing.
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Reagan signs withholding to fund $501 million tax hike
Gov. Ronald Reagan defends income tax withholding set to begin Jan. 1 for 8 million California workers. He argues withholding makes future tax increases harder and backs a two thirds vote requirement for income tax boosts while noting the move was driven by cash flow pressures and the need to pay bills on time.
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