Senators seek probe of Saudi troop training contract
Sens. Henry M. Jackson and Hubert H. Humphrey called for hearings on the Defense Department’s $77 million deal with Vinnell Corp to train Saudi Arabia’s 26 000 member internal security force. They warn of danger in foreign training and potential U.S. involvement if oil fields are threatened. The plan, disclosed by AP, would mobilize 1 000 trainers for three mechanized battalions and a 105 mm artillery unit in July.
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Middle East
Humphrey
D-Minn
Mideast
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Senate
Vinnell Corp
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Vinnell
Saudi Arabia
John F. Hamill
The
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Walby
Pebble Beach
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Give Till It Helps A Red Cross Appeal
The ad urges donations and volunteering to aid millions yearly. It highlights blood donors and diverse aid tasks from rescuing the lonely to feeding and housing disaster families. Call your local Red Cross chapter to learn how you can give till it helps today.
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Ohio Delegation Votes On Oil Tariff Ban Roll Call
The House passed 309 to 114 to suspend President Ford's oil tariff. Democrats Ashley Carney Hays Motts Seiberling Stanton Stokes Vanik all voted yes. Republicans Ashbrook Harsha Whalen Wylie yes others like Brown Clancy Devine Gradison Guyer Latta Miller Mosher Regula Stanton Whalen and Wylie voted no or yes per line item.
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Thomas L. Ashley
Charles L. Carney
Wayne L. Hays
Ronald Motts
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Charles A. Vanik
John M. Ashbrook
Clarence J. Brown Jr
Donald D. Clancy
Samuel L. Devine
Willis Gradison
Tennyson Guyer
William H. Harsha
Thomas N
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Delbert L. Latta
Clarence Miller
Charles A. Mosher
Ralph Regula
J. William Stanton
Charles W. Whalen
Chalmers P. Wylie
Elijah Muhammad in Critical Condition at Mercy Hospital
Elijah Muhammad founder of the Nation of Islam is reported to be in critical condition with congestive heart failure at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. The 77 year old entered for a general checkup January 30 and was moved to the intensive care unit after Saturday night heart failure.
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Black Muslims
Florida Atlantic bars John Dean appearance at campus
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton has barred John W. Dean III from a $4,000 paid speaking event on April 17 citing university rules against facility use by promoters. Dean, former Nixon White House counsel, faced controversy over his Watergate ties and tour plans across about 40 colleges.
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California
Ages of Man Laughing Exchange Courts Banter
English Lord Duncan-Sandys aged 67 quipped on being told he looked well with a playful jab about the three ages of man. The witty remark reflects postwar humor in polite society.
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