Nixon Defends Laos Drive as U.S. Withdrawals Continue
President Nixon defended the Laos operation as a success advised by Gen. Creighton Abrams while pledging continued U.S. withdrawal from Southeast Asia. He warned of more severe fighting ahead and said ARVN units generally performed well though some did not. He rejected a fixed withdrawal deadline, signaling plans for mid-April announcements to hint at the tunnel end.
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Welfare Board Accused Over Cuts Tied to Constitutional Amendment
Hackney denies the welfare board would pressure voters for a constitutional amendment to remove the welfare ceiling for old age and disability aid and cap aid to families with dependent children at 55 million annually. A June 1 restart of grants may occur if the amendment passes and emergency funds are approved.
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Railpax outlines two thirds local funding for extra rail service
Federal Railpax officials propose partnership funding with states and local agencies covering two thirds of the cost for additional routes beyond the basic system. Routes were selected by ridership and costs, with Dallas bypassed for Temple and a New Orleans to Los Angeles east-west link planned via Beaumont and Phoenix.
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U.S. Faces Heavy Shelling at Khe Sanh and Laos
In nine days of shelling at Khe Sanh and Laos borders, fewer than a dozen Americans were killed or wounded as U.S. helicopters base at Khe Sanh for sorties into Laos. North Vietnamese artillery, Soviet 122mm guns, and tank and ground clashes near Highway 9 amid ongoing air strikes and losses of aircraft and helicopters.
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Senate Approves Ethics Bill in Texas Legislature
The Texas Senate passed an ethics bill 8 to 2 expanding to include local officials. It requires public financial statements and confidential federal tax returns, bans lawyers from representing clients before state agencies for pay, and imposes penalties up to 10 years in jail and $10,000 fine. The measure includes a late amendment for candidates to file within 15 days of filing and mandates disclosure of gifts over $100 and substantial interests in state-regulated businesses. A House-Senate conference sought to resolve tuition differences for non-residents at public colleges.
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Military pay, service terms debated in defense bill
A defense bill advances a one time 2.7 billion pay raise starting July 1 to roll Nixon requests into a lump sum. It would boost recruits pay to 268.50 monthly, raise second lieutenants pay to 495 monthly, and include student deferment and conscientious objector rules while setting a 2.6 million force ceiling and lowering draft board age to 18.
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Indian Cram's Sunrise March 22 Ceremony Highlighted
Crim notes his outlook for the past year was the farthest from right he has ever predicted despite his usual success record. The ceremonial fire smoke rises at sunrise each March 22 marking the event.
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Close Vote Seen On SST Funding
In Washington the Senate faces a tight decision on continuing federal money for supersonic transport development. An informal Monday poll was 48 yes and 48 no, with two likely absentees and two undecided senators, risking a tie that could require Vice President Agnew to cast a deciding vote.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Police Lieutenant Resigns Position
C. O. Paxton of Route 1 Lubbock resigns from the Lubbock Police Department after 23 years of service. Paxton stepped down this Monday and leaves with a lengthy tenure.
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Injunction Denied Over Bond Sale Pending Appeal
Judge Moore denied the injunction on the city bond sale noting ordinances should have undergone separate readings. The ruling keeps the anticipated $7 million bond sale and related projects pending Rose’s appeal decision, with delivery to First National Bank of Dallas potentially delayed past March 2.
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James H. Granberry
Texas Air National Guard affairs under Senate inquiry
An Office of Special Investigation probe directed by the Senate Armed Services Committee examines Air Force conduct and state appointments. Allegations involve trips to Las Vegas and a 1960 Southern Governor’s Conference, with politics suspected in promotions and governance of the Texas Air National Guard. A report notes Ayers retired from the guard but remains a political appointee, while Staudt’s legal status and the role of Rose in appointments are questioned. The piece closes with a broad note that 1971 sees a large anticipated consumption of frankfurters and kraut in the United States.
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Smith Bank Case Ties to Political Loans
U S Attorney Wheatley says the law is clear on political loans by banks. He cites indictments against five banks for loans to campaign groups, noting three involve Republicans and two Democrats. A federal grand jury may hear a related case on April 13.
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Secretary of State
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