Pentagon panel urges reforms to tighten civilian control
A blue ribbon panel proposes a major Defense Department reorganization to place civilian leaders in direct charge of policy and weapons testing. The plan would strip some multi‑service duties from the Joint Chiefs, shift testing to civilian oversight, and consolidate intelligence under a civilian secretary, with major cost items reviewed before production. Two panel members dissent on centralizing authority.
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Hoover Commission
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Laird
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Notable Figures Mix of Travels and Trials Across Nations
In Athens and Little Rock, notable figures distribute gifts and discuss space, diplomacy, and family. John Mitchell and Greek jeweler Lalaounis are cited amid talk of politics, while Abbie Hoffman seeks a Cuba trip amid a riot trial appeal. Hoffman earns an All-American golf nod in New York with Agnew observed at a dinner.
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Oliis
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Chicago
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Abbie Hoffman
Cuba
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NEW York
Spiro T. Agnew
U.S
Cuit Court of Appeals
PLC
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N.B
Nixon signs controversial DC crime bill today
President Nixon signs the District of Columbia crime bill authorizing pretrial detention and unannounced home entry for certain warrants and expects it to serve as a model for states. In Cambodia, the Kiri Rom plateau battle ends with a major Communist victory as government troops retreat. A Justice Department task force aims to push for a Supreme Court ruling on the new Voting Rights Act before it takes effect on January 1, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.
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Calif
Nixon
District of Columbia
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Cambodia
Kiri Rom
Washington
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Air fares stay in effect until October fifteenth
Washington AP reports the Civil Aeronautics Board halted new fare changes, requiring airlines to file tariffs for review and allow public comment. The CAB aims to finalize revised rates after October 15 to resolve unsettled pricing.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Youth Vote for Peace Pushes Consumer Reform
O'Brien backs youth turnout to press peace as a trade and consumer protection bill moves through Congress. The measure would allow class action suits against fraud and extend powers to curb deceptive practices, with the FTC empowered to seek injunctions during litigation. The bill faces Senate scrutiny despite administration opposition and heavy lobbying from both parties.
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O'Brien
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Reform Commission
Brien
Commission
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IG. Magnuson
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Commerce Committee
Justice Department
Frank Moss
Utah
Commerce Panel
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Magnuson
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
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Dock Strike Ends After Two Weeks
London AP reports Britain's two week national dock strike ended as 46 000 striking longshoremen accepted the peace plan from a government inquiry and voted to resume work. They sought higher basic pay from 28 40 to 48 10 weekly, with overtime boosting earnings around 84. Food shortages and fruit cargoes faced disruption as troops were poised to unload perishables to prevent rot.
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Britain
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Peanson
Transport and General Workers Union
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Julie Nixon Discharged From Georgetown Hospital
Washington AP reports Julie Nixon Eisenhower, 22, was discharged from Georgetown University Hospital after tests for a chronic urinary tract infection. The White House provided no results. She had entered the hospital on Monday.
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Nixon
Jury Can't Agree on Fox Retrial Set
Two Missouri state senators won automatic reelection with no primary opposition in 1970. John W. Joynt, Democrat, of the 2nd District, and Richard M. Webster, Republican, of the 32nd in southwestern Missouri, were reelected without contest. Webster is viewed as a potential candidate for higher office.
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Senate
John W. Joynt
St. Louis
Richard M. Webster
Curthage
Missouri
Webster
Cavertini
Richard Southern
Monroe
Norman &. Merrell
Monticello
U.S. Senate
Southern
Mexico MO Ledger Hopes and Hurdles in Local Race
The Mexico Ledger reports a spirited campaign with two Republican candidates for Congress, George Jegan and Paul Bradshaw, plus a tight Democratic primary in the 34th District featuring Ronald Reed Jr. and Truman Wilson. The winner will face Republican Dr. G Fred Warren of Cameron, amid questions about public health discharge practices and interstate disease links.
FDA To Seek End To Waste Dumping In Railroads
Congressman Charles Edwards and rail executives discuss a five year sanitation study on waste dumping along railroad tracks. The plan proposes actions by the Food and Drug Administration to curb dumping practices, citing reduced waste volumes in recent years and opposition from various lawmakers.
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Pete Washington
Republic Food and Drug Administration
Lem T. Jones Jr
Com- Kansas City
Charles C. Edwards
Robert L. Prange
Congress
Lake
Don Owens
Manion
Gerald
Sir John Barbirolli dies at 70 famed conductor
Internationally known British conductor Sir John Barbirolli died Tuesday night at age 70. He led Manchester's Halley Orchestra since 1943, served as conductor emeritus of the Houston Symphony from 1961 to 1967, and led the New York Philharmonic from 1987 to 1942. He is survived by his widow, oboist Evelyn Rothwell, whom he married in 1939.
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John Barbirolli
Barbirolli
Manchester
Halie Orchestra
Houston, Tex
New York
Philthatenoutic
Barbirolti
Evelyn Rothwell
Stout seeks new trial in Missouri murder case
Attorneys for Jenny Lynn Stout asked for a new trial in Cass County noting that testimony from Dr George Leddicotte should not have been admitted. Stout, 28, was found guilty of second degree murder for the June slaying of Mire Fried. Judge Kimberlin set an Aug 24 hearing in Tartisonville as Stout remains jailed on a 100000 bond.
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Jenny Lynn Stout
Stout
University of Missouri
Ity
Mayorme
Franklin Payne
Mire
Judy Fried-Maacp
Urban League
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Gray
Cass County
Kimberlin
History Moments From 1920 to 1937 and Local Officials
Highlights note air mail link NY to San Francisco began in 1920 and Crown Prince Farouk became King of Egypt in 1937. Mentions Maryville city attorney Strong and Harrison as prosecuting attorney and GOP delegate in 1968. In Greene County 30th District the Democratic nominee is Turner White, former Springfield Board of Education president.
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Prince Farouk
Egypt
avuLang Raya. Strong
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Board of Education
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Harrison
Missouri Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Greene’ County
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Springfield Board of Education
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