U S Pulls Another Division From Vietnam in Nixon Cutbacks
The Americal Division along with major command deactivations and a 6 300 man reduction lower U S forces to 267 100 for the week ending with 56 South Vietnamese killed and 36 wounded amid cease fires for Buddha's birthday. The Americal unit was withdrawn south of Da Nang as part of Nixon troop cutbacks lowering total US strength to 184 000 by December 1.
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Civil Rights Agencies Falter in Follow Up Report
Washington AP The Civil Rights Commission finds little progress seven months after a prior warning that bureaucratic inertia could nullify civil rights laws. Housing policy has regressed while HUD is criticized for narrowing open housing standards. Justice Department housing efforts are praised. White House and OMB show cautious gains, mostly on paper.
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Saxbe Warns on Abolishing Draft and Volunteer Army
U S Senator William Saxbe of Ohio argues against ending the draft. He warns a volunteer force would shrink the Army’s quality, relying on the least educated and lowest economic groups. He cites Rome and favors keeping Selective Service to sustain reserves.
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Stapleton Wins Emmy for All In The Family Lead Role
Jean Stapleton won the Emmy for outstanding continued performance by an actress in a leading role in a comedy series for All In The Family at last night’s awards presentation. The story continues on page 12.
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Chuckle: An Odd Birthday Tradition For Midlife Women
A light hearted note describes a middle aged woman's birthday celebration as an annual event seen as unlikely yet celebrated with humor. The piece hints at social expectations and personal cheer in a playful tone.
Technicality delays Yates antiwar Vietnam amendment
Representative Sidney R. Yates pressed to attach an antiwar amendment to a $6.8 billion emergency funding bill but a 1972 spending ceiling was removed, blocking his move. Bow of Ohio opposed the ceiling, citing Nixon spending. Yates plans to renew the effort on other 1972 appropriations.
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General cuts bus service but leases private plane
Maj. Gen. W.B. Latta at Ft. Huachuca terminated a Tucson bus run carrying 323 employees to cut costs. He leases a Lear jet at about $200,000 yearly, claiming it costs less than Air Force options and saves time and security for staff and classified papers. He says the jet lets him fly to Washington and return in a day, unlike longer commercial trips.
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Increasing clouds bring possible showers tonight and tomorrow
Cloudy conditions deepen this evening with a chance of showers and isolated thundershowers tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures stay mild with highs in the 70s and lows in the lower 70s. Yesterday's high reached 72 and the morning low was 4.
Tax Freedom Day Reached In New York May 10 1971
The U S Chamber of Commerce reports May 10 1971 as Tax Freedom Day the first day the average American keeps earnings after taxes. It notes Americans work 2 hours 51 minutes of every hour to pay federal state and local taxes. The estimates are based on total taxes and personal income.
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Is Yours 1971 Tax Burden Rising Across Centuries
The chamber of commerce reports rising per capita taxes from 1902 to 1971. It cites $17 in 1902, $96 in 1940, $638 in 1960, and an estimated $1,200 for 1971. It notes federal receipts at $123 billion for 1970, up from $62 billion in 1960 and $1 billion in 1932. State taxes are projected at $56 billion this year.
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Fire Bombs Found Under Seats at Radio City Music Hall
Three devices placed beneath seats were found hours before a full Mother's Day crowd at Radio City Music Hall. Police and bomb squad deactivated all three without injury or damage. Each compact device contained black powder a pocket watch two thin batteries and two flash bulbs. Similar to a device found in the theater last month.
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