Nixon sweetens rural development with $1.1 billion plan
President Nixon announced a $1.1 billion rural development package, adding $100 million to his special revenue sharing proposal. He pitched expanded funds for rural communities and tied aid to manpower education and law enforcement, while outlining aims to win farm state support.
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Court to rule on residency laws in voting
The Supreme Court agreed to hear next term whether states may require a one year residency to vote. Tennessee's appeal challenges a lower court ruling that such residency rules are unconstitutional, while many states have similar waiting periods.
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Bomb blast rocks U S Capitol causing damage and alarm
A ground floor explosion at the Capitol in Washington caused extensive damage to the West Front area and a crack in the wall. No injuries were reported. FBI and Justice Department led the probe with strict security. President Nixon condemned the act as deplorable and vowed punishment.
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Transportation secretary defends SST funding stance
Secretary Volpe urged continued funding for the Super Sonic Transport defending no harm to environment from prototypes. He warned that halting progress would jeopardize U S aviation leadership and noted the project totals 1 3 billion in federal money with 246 million in private funds.
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Park commission vetoes shopping center park plan
The Lompoc city council will hear a parks and recreation commission report opposing a proposed park on vacant land between Lompoc High School and the shopping center. The site, a former blimp field, is county owned and not suitable for permanent park development. a lease for temporary use may be possible.
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Rail negotiators push past deadline in rail strike talks
Washington UPI reports railroad management and the United Transportation Union argued beyond the 12:01 a.m. EST deadline before recessing, with talks set to resume at 3 p.m. The UTU seeks limits on interdivisional runs extra pay for radio use and broader crew mis away from home expenses.
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