Nixon Moves To Cut Emergency Hospital Funds
President Nixon proposes trimming emergency health services funds from 4.5 million to 2.76 million in the 1970 budget review. Officials warn vast stockpiles and stored hospitals may deteriorate, delaying upgrades to the national medical stockpile and hindering disaster readiness as civil defense shifts toward missile defense.
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Nixon
Washington
Jolson
Aic Health Service
Sears
Henry Countley
Division of Health Hosilization
Civil Defense Organization
Kennedy
Public Health Service
Sirhan Jury Seeks Clarity On Second Degree Murder
In Los Angeles AP report jurors in the Sirhan Bishara Sirhan trial ask for a clearer definition of second degree murder in Kennedy killing. Judge Walker rereads instructions as deliberations stretch into a fourth day with Sirhan showing visible concern. The jury weighs whether diminished capacity negates premeditation for a second degree verdict or first degree murder.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Ace Quittal
Bruce PD. Elliott
Herbert V. Walker
Sirhan
Walker
Sen
Robert
Kenedy
California Adult Authority
Mandel Criticizes U S Subsidy Policy At Maryland Dinner
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel attacked federal subsidy practices at the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce anniversary dinner. He cited the water pollution program where Maryland provided 52 million but received 83 million in federal funds with no further money forthcoming, and urged a pay-as-you-go capital plan to curb bond costs while noting revenue must rise to cover expenditures.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Fort Ritchie honors 15 civilians with Incentive Awards ceremony
Fifteen civilian employees at Fort Ritchie were praised for high performance at an Incentive Awards ceremony April 1. Col. Robert M. Hall presented awards at the Officers Club attended by Joint Support Command staff. Fifteen staff earned recognition while 14 additional employees joined the Thousand Hour Sick Leave Club with hours ranging from 1010 to 1813. One employee stationed in Seoul earned 109 hours toward the 1000 hour club.
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Fort Ritchie
Leon M. Wigfield
Vernard L. Brintzenhofe
Harold J. Carson
Vivian D. Fishack
Helen S. Geesaman
Jackie L. Kendall
Richard L. Green
Glenn W. Kauffmann
Donald K. Davis
Dilbert E. Smith
John A. Hahn
Betty J. Satterfield
David Turner J Jr
Erma A. Sutton
U.S. Army Joint Support Command
Officers Club
Col
Robert M. Hall
Colonel Hall
Sarah J. Pryor
Donald L. Harbaugh
Robert Wf. Lady
James J. Small
Carl J. Bender Jr
Agers. Town
Seoul
Korea
Fort Aitelle
Ritchie
Woman 108 Dies in Oakland After Long Life
Nellie Fliza Robertson died in Oakland at age 103 after a life marked by two re marriages at 67 and 79. She had one child and leaves 12 great great grandchildren and 10 great great great grandchildren.
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Oakland
Calif
Nellie Fliza Robertson
Ree
Ladies of Brute Auxiliary Meeting in Emmitsburg Notes
Emmitsburg report covers Ladies of Brute auxiliary to Knights of Columbus Council 1860 meeting with 60 charter members, new membership process, revised meeting time to 8 15, and a Ways and Means committee. Mentions bridal shower for Wanda Hodgers, social visits with Victor Cullen boys, and various weekend visits by members.
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Charles B. Shorb
Ladies of Brute
Knights of Columbus Brute Council
Council
Lois Hlarthagen
Board of Directors
Loretta Sprankle
Victor Cullen
Nancy Danner
Joyce Rosensteel
Catherine Andeos
Ann Marie Koontz
Mra
Robert Mumma
Rocky Ridge
Britain urges ban on biological warfare at disarmament talks
SENEVA AP Britain forged the disarmament conference to hasten moves to outlaw biological warfare. Fred Mulley proposed quick steps in a special session, acknowledging verification will be hard and proposing automatic transmission of evidence to the Security Council. Mulley noted U Thant will report on chemical and biological warfare by early July. The committee should keep pursuing the issue, especially in weapons in the biological field universally condemned.
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Security Council
Mulley
U.S
U Thant
Disarmament Committee
Air Canada Prepares For Strike By 6300 Ground Staff
Air Canada moves toward a potential midnight Sunday walkout by 6300 mechanics and related workers as negotiations with the International Association of Machinists fail to progress. The union seeks a 20 percent raise over one year. Air Canada offers 23 percent over three years, with pay under the old contract at four dollars an hour.
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Montreal
Air Canada
International Association of Machinists
Mike Pitchford
Frostburg Youth To Get Kidney In Cleveland
Eddie Richtorn an eight year old Frostburg boy will have a kidney transplant in Cleveland today. He has been at the Cleveland Clinic for months with both kidneys removed and on a kidney machine. His father Joseph Eichhorn reports the boy is in good spirits as funds seek to cover costs. A drive led by the Western Maryland Central Labor Council aims to raise 35000 dollars and has reportedly collected substantial pledges.
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Frostburg
Eddie Richtorn
Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic
Joseph F. Eichhorn
Western Maryland Central Labor Council
Spears
Lloyds To Finance Hong Kong Tunnel
Lloyds to finance the Hong Kong tunnel project with 33.6 million dollars at 5 percent interest. The loan to the Hong Kong Cross Harbour Tunnel Co funds construction from Hong Kong Island to the mainland. Repayments occur semiannually over seven years after completion. contractor oversight set for next month.
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Lloyds
Hong Kong Tunnel
London
Tloyda Wank
Te Buid
Kong Island
Foyds
Korg Croas Arbor Tunnel Co
Bremen
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Mandel
Ft. Ritchie Newsletter
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Gary W. Whitmore
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