ITT shredding inquiry sparks Senate concern over documents
Senator Tunney called ITT actions very suspicious after reports that ITT destroyed bags of documents in its Washington office amid a probe spurred by columnist Jack Anderson. ITT officials said the shredding targeted items not required to be kept by law as hearings continue and Beard testimony is planned in Denver.
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D-Mich
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Eleven Killed as U S Helicopter Explodes Over Dong Nai
A U S Army helicopter carrying American soldiers exploded in flight and crashed into the Dong Nai River near Saigon, killing 11 aboard. Eight bodies recovered, three missing. The crew reported a blue team lift into a troubled area amid intensified air actions against Communist targets in Vietnam and Laos.
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Nixon asks Congress to halt busing orders
President Nixon requests a moratorium on new school busing orders until 1973 while preserving existing desegregation rulings and allowing voluntary plans. He also backs the Equal Educational Opportunities Act to curb court remedies and denies mandatory racial balance, proposing $2.5 billion for poverty-area schools.
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Water Commission sticks to opposition on 20 percent rate hike
The city Water Commission refused to support a 20 percent water rate increase pending a final review of the 1972 73 budget. Commissioners say the Water Fund is not in critical condition and urge a thorough study before any changes.
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Fred Bock
Bock
Secrecy and Shuttle Site Debate Remains Open
Secretary Robert Seamans told a House subcommittee the DoD seeks both polar and equatorial shuttle missions and hints Vandenberg as a key base for polar orbits. NASA head Fletcher and the Site Evaluation Board will continue reviews as proposals are announced and final site decisions loom days away.
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Senate
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James Fletcher
NASA
Nixon faces uncertain action as West Coast dock strike looms
Federal officials doubt the president can compel dock workers to return to work if they reject the Pay Board cut of 1150 over 18 months. The board reduced a 20.6 percent wage increase to 14.6 percent. Labor Dept says no Taft Hartley or Dock Strike Act tool to order reopening. Pay Board advisers say injunction under the Economic Stabilization Act may be possible.
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UPI
Nixon
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Boise Cascade land sales in California challenged
A 16 page class action filed in US District Court seeks rescission of all Boise Cascade land sales in California. Seven Marin County residents sue on behalf of about 50 000 purchasers of Boise Cascade second home properties for alleged fraud and improper representations. The suit seeks refund of all payments and up to 500 million dollars in punitive damages.
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