Nixon okays Amchitka five megaton blast plan
Environmental groups appeal after President Nixon authorized a five megaton underground blast at Amchitka Island in the Aleutians. The plan, aimed at Spartan anti ballistic missile defense, drew opposition from Canada Japan and seven groups led by the Committee for Nuclear Responsibility who fear environmental damage and radiation spread. The U S Appeals Court weighed fast action on a possible stay pending a permanent injunction.
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Officials urge caution as Amchitka test looms
Yoshio Okawara from the Japanese Embassy voices concern over the atomic experiment at Amchitka warning of possible environmental, navigational, and fishing impacts. Secretary of State Cannikin action draws disquiet. The AEC gave no test date. Sen. Gravel stated a Nov. 4 target, with Schlesinger noting preparations needed before then.
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Weather snapshot: cool tonight with mild Friday forecast
Clear and cool tonight with lows around 45 to 50. Friday should be mostly sunny and mild with daytime highs near 70 to 75. Yesterday’s high reached 74 and the overnight low was 50.
Ohio Senate Could Vote Today On Income Tax Plan
Ohio lawmakers pressed toward a possible afternoon vote on a personal income tax to fund a 6.1 billion two year budget. Gov Gilligan aides claimed 11 of 13 Democrats backing the bill while Senate leaders cited only nine confirmed votes. If approved by the Senate it must still clear the House. The state has operated under six interim budgets since July 1. The conference committee has drafted a plan converting a sales tax bill into an income tax package expected to raise about 920 million in new revenue over the biennium with roughly 8.1 billion in spending.
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Maine Voters Face Repeal Vote On Income Tax
AugustA Maine faces a referendum next Tuesday on repealing its income tax enacted in 1969 after tight votes to pass. The measure would overturn a 1 to 6 percent personal income tax and a 4 percent corporate levy, amid a backdrop of rising state appropriations and existing sales taxes.
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Youthful imagination defies facts in playful essay
A light essay notes how being very young lets imagination soar without being bound by factual accuracy. It playfully contrasts rigid detail with creative thinking, celebrating the boundless view of a child.
Nixon Pledges 1972 China Visit After January
President Nixon plans a mainland China trip after January with date to be announced next month. Kissinger says schedule remains on track and May 1972 is the latest limit. He reports progress from a six day Peking mission and notes further technical preparations and no new obstacles from China or Vietnam.
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Rumors of POW Releases Denied by Officials
Chicago Tribune reports Senate members were told a Denver Army hospital could receive up to 200 returning U.S. prisoners of war from Vietnam soon, but the White House Pentagon and a hospital spokesman denied any alert or imminent release. The Tribune cited conflicting statements from Fitzsimons General Hospital staff and officials in Washington.
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Week's War Kills Just 7
SAIGON AP The US Command announced seven Americans were killed in combat in Vietnam last week the third consecutive week with fewer than ten deaths The level is the lowest in six years The command also reported 84 combat deaths for the week seven this yearCompared with five the prior week and eight the week before that
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Gray alert for inauguration attacks in Saigon
Saigon reports heightened gray condition warning for weekend as U S troops are restricted to essential travel ahead of Thieu's inauguration. Militant student attacks blamed for 39 arsonings of U S vehicles since September. Vietnam war context shapes cautious release of Viet Cong prisoners.
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