Democrats Barbecue Nixon on Debt Ceiling Legislation
AP report outlines Democrats pressing Nixon for tax rises to raise the debt ceiling. House hearings consider a value added tax to close loopholes and fund deficits, with officials noting a June 20 terminal date. Schools in Matador Floydada and Morton closed amid flu and respiratory infections.
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Hearings Set On Draft Procedures In Senate
Senate subcommittee led by Edward M Kennedy will hold three days of hearings starting February 29 to study how the draft law and administrative procedures affect exemptions and clemency. The panel will review past precedents and current regulations to guide fairness in enlistment processes under the 1971 Selective Service Act.
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Nicaraguans Elect 100 Assembly Members
Nicaraguans voted to elect 100 representatives to a new congressional assembly that could influence General Anastasio Somoza’s bid for re election. The Liberal party was expected to win about 60 seats in the two party contest, leaving Conservatives led by Fernando Aguero with the rest.
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Escaped mental patient hijacks bus during NC elections
A mental health patient hijacked a Trailways bus near Salisbury North Carolina taking 10 passengers and driving for miles before crashing. The driver and passengers were robbed and a teenage girl was held hostage. The incident occurred amid a tense political backdrop with county elections and a grand political deal shaping the new constitution. The suspect, Donald Ray Henderson 22 of Largo Florida, faced multiple charges.
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