Congress Rebels Back Establishment in Early Votes
Congress members from marginal districts show independence in early votes, backing the House establishment on key measures. In two roll calls this year the bipartisan bloc opposed limits on government funding for supersonic transport and a one-year draft extension, suggesting voter sentiment in swing districts influences lawmakers more than party leaders. Rep. Fred C. Schwengel and Rep. Richard G. Shoup are highlighted as examples of incumbents shifting toward constituents’ views, with dozens of marginal-district members voting for the draft extension and against the SST, while overall margins in the votes show tight splits and a trend toward independents in roll calls.
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Iowa
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Rmont
Arnold Olson
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California Exempted From Federal Auto Exhaust Standards
Environmental Protection Agency grants California a waiver to use stricter emissions rules, while rejecting assembly line testing for all new cars. The action approves 1972 light duty standards, 1973 heavy duty gasoline and diesel standards, with 1975 tightening and a 91 octane sale ban starting 1973 models. California may tax cars by compression ratio from 1975, to be considered without a waiver.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
California
William D. Ruckelshaus
Cali
Fornia
Ruckelshaus
Philadelphia Bicentennial Exposition Hit By Local Opposition
A Philadelphia neighborhood revolt threatens the 1976 international exposition planned for a 1100 acre Byberry site. Residents fear traffic, crowding and possible moves to public housing, while city officials warn that without community acceptance the event may not proceed. Transportation upgrades face strong resistance, and some council candidates oppose the plan.
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Boston
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Bicentennial Corp
Bracken
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Nixon
Miami
Bureau of International Ex
Paris
Byberry
Nixon vows defiance amid withdrawal talks in Vietnam
Washington AP dispatch notes President Nixon will not be intimidated by anti withdrawal demonstrators as hints of prisoner releases surface. Rogers in Ankara says reopening Suez could ease Middle East tensions but not replace final peace. US-South Vietnam forces find an enemy base 25 miles from Saigon. Sirik Matak urged to form Cambodian government. Amtrak era to begin with farewells and possible losses. Officials react with disappointment to a Supreme Court ruling on veto power over low rent housing.
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Turkey
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Suez Canal
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Midnight Start for Amtrak Faces Court Skirmishes
Federal judge refused to delay Amtrak’s midnight start amid lawsuits by unions and citizen groups over the Rail Passenger Service Act certification and 30 day notices. The rulings keep the plan on track as Amtrak projects annual losses of about 110 million dollars while seeking broad ridership and public support.
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Baltimore and Martinsburg
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West Pointer Is CO After Nine Years
A West Point graduate with nine years in the Army seeks discharge as a conscientious objector. Maj. William L. Miller Jr. says exposure to new ideas at the University of Missouri redirected his life from military duty. A temporary restraining order prevents Army transfer of Miller while a June 30 hearing is planned.
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Sapulpa, Okla
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Nixon Welcomes 1st Marines Home
President Nixon flew to Camp Pendleton to formally welcome the 1st Marine Division home after five years in Vietnam. Most units began returning in mid March, with a 50 man platoon from the 1st Marine Regiment attending the ceremony to receive the Presidential Unit Citation for heroism and gallantry. The division has multiple unit citations and will remain for weekend at San Clemente.
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Voting on 18-Year-Old Voting Unconstitutional
Jefferson City AP reports Atty. Gen. Danforth said it would be unconstitutional to require Missouri voters to ratify a federal constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18. Senate earlier added a referendum to the ratification resolution and sent it back. Sen. Ike Skelton's committee plans another hearing Tuesday.
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John C. Danforth
Missouri
Missouri Senate
Senate Relations Committee
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Lexington
U.S. Supreme Court
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Truman to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Warrensburg Commencement
Central Missouri State College will graduate over 2,400 on May 23 and award former President Harry S Truman an honorary doctorate as the centennial year culminates. Gov. Warren E Hearnes will deliver the commencement address and inaugurate the Harry S Truman Lecturer Series. Dr Earl O Harding of the Missouri Baptist Convention will give the baccalaureate address.
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The
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White To Be Speaker at Guild May 2
Ledger publisher Robert M. White II will speak on The Use of Words More Than Four Letters at the Missouri Writers Guild annual banquet. The 6:30 p.m. event Sunday at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Columbia marks Journalism Week May 2 through 8 at the University of Missouri. White has led Sigma Delta Chi chapters, joined AP board, won journalism awards, and serves on Pulitzer Prize judging panels.
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Acquitted Kotouc to Stay in Army After My Lai Case
Capt. Eugene M. Kotouc, acquitted of maiming a prisoner after the My Lai assault, says he will remain in the Army. The former intelligence officer called the army “the best damn army in the world” and joked about switching to poolside attire. The verdict leaves Capt. Ernest Medina facing murder charges, with Col. Cran Henderson's trial ongoing for dereliction of duty.
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Ernest Medina
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Mexico Ledger Publication and delivery rates
Mexico Ledger details publication schedule and postal information. It lists daily operation except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington St, Mexico Missouri, and postage rates. It includes pricing by subscription type and location, including nearby Audrain counties and out of state. Priority given to armed forces rate and office hours.
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Audrain
Two More Bombs Hit California Banks and Market
Two separate explosions damaged a Bank of America branch and a supermarket in East Los Angeles on Thursday night. It followed a Bank of America branch bombing in Oakland the previous day. No injuries or fires were reported.
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