Washington still seeks home rule after 99 years
Congress has controlled D C since 1874. District residents have no vote for local government and rely on a nonvoting delegate in Congress. A new home rule bill, already passing the Senate, heads to the House as supporters push to end the district’s status as a federal enclave.
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U.S
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Three Held On Marijuana and Other Charges
Three people arrested on Interstate 10 in Hancock County were jailed Sunday on charges including possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Paul Flannigan of Pensacola Florida faces marijuana and DUI charges. Kim Baxter of Metairie Louisiana is charged with marijuana possession paraphernalia drunkenness and possession of stolen credit cards. Cynthia Rouvillion of Kenner Louisiana is charged with marijuana possession.
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Bay ST. Louis
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Louisiana
Florida
Hancock County
Paul Flannigan
Pensacola
Fla
Kim Baxter
Metairie
Cynthia Rouvillion
Kenner
North Vietnamese in South Vietnam Won't Pull Back, Reports Say
U S intelligence indicates Hanoi plans to keep occupied areas in South Vietnam and allow married soldiers to bring families from the North. Gen Van Tien Dung allegedly assured local officials of a long term presence as laborers and officials expand a regional government. A Khe Sanh air strip extension and new road networks support enhanced logistics and a large petroleum depot has been built in Quang Tri Province.
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Dung
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U.S
Khe Sanh
Strike Target To Be Selected By Auto Union
The United Auto Workers union is expected to choose a strike target this week among Chrysler Ford or General Motors after more than 700000 members authorized leadership to strike if a pattern contract is not reached. North Vietnamese shipments to South Vietnam via sea are reported with a new transshipment depot forming upriver near the Cua Viet River.
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United Auto Workers Union
Chrysler, Corp
Ford Motor Co
U.S
North Vietnam
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Cua Viet River
Unions Eying Chrysler Ford as Milwaukee Talks Pivot
After selecting a target in Milwaukee unions plan to pressure the chosen firm to accept demands by midnight September 14 or face a strike. A 1,000 strong union delegation will decide, with Chrysler and Ford seen as most likely options while GM is viewed as unlikely due to past long shutdowns.
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UAW
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