Campaign financing bill defeated in Senate fight
In Washington the fight over public funding of federal campaigns ends with Senate defeat after three days of debate. Supporters pledge to renew the effort in the 1974 session, while the White House claims a debt limit bill as the vehicle. President Nixon signs a debt increase to avert a possible default, raising the temporary ceiling to 475.7 billion until June 30.
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Dennison Quits FTC After Serving Since 1970
David S. Dennison resigns from the Federal Trade Commission effective December 31 after a seven year term on the panel. The Ohio former House member plans to return to private law practice. The Treasury debt debate and cloture votes dominated national action with the White House veto threat and Senate party lines shaping the outcome.
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Saxbe pay cut clears House in Saxbe measure passage
The House approved a bill reducing the Attorney General pay from 60 000 to 35 000 to allow William B. Saxbe to take the post after Nixon appointed him following Elliot L. Richardson’s resignation. Critics warn the move may still fail constitutional muster and the measure faces a speedy court review. House amendments tightening free mail rules also move to the Senate.
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Elliot L. Richardson
Archibald Cox
Ceausescu Visits Nixon for Talks on Oil and Trade
Romanian leader Nicolae Ceausescu arrives at the White House with his party for two days of talks on oil, trade, and the Middle East. He attends a State Department luncheon, signs two agreements, and discusses offshore drilling ventures with U.S. firms. Trinity College Hartford charter dates noted.
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Fire kills woman in Kenwood
Investigators probe the Kenwood fire that killed Mrs. Rose Keniston 44 in her home. Henry Keniston 50 remains in hospital with burns after rescuing daughter Gail 13 from a second floor roof. The blaze started in a first floor family room.
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Bolivia Confirms Dual Capitals La Paz and Sucre
Bolivia maintains two capitals with La Paz serving as seat of government while Sucre remains the constitutional capital, reflecting a long standing arrangement across the nation.
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Sucre
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