Aiken denounces genocide treaty as misleading fraud
Washington AP George D Aiken a senior Senate Republican says the genocide treaty is misleading and nearly a fraud arguing it does not protect minority groups, does not alter warfare rules, civil war or past injustices and lacks enforceable penalties or an international court. He criticizes its potential to influence current oppression and notes the lack of enforcement mechanisms.
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Kennedy Seeks National Health Plan for All Americans
Senator Edward M Kennedy urged a single federal health insurance policy during Senate Finance Committee hearings, criticizing the health insurance industry for waste and rising costs. His plan would cover every U.S. resident with comprehensive care funded by the Treasury and payroll taxes on employers. He cited hospital overuse, costly facilities, and rising physician fees as proof of inefficiency and warned premiums simply shift costs.
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Draft Bill Faces Fight In Senate
Washington AP reports Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield warns of heavy opposition to a two year draft extension amid debate on ending the Selective Service and shifting to an all voluntary force. House earlier approved the two year extension as Senate action is anticipated.
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Police Hurt By Stones At Rock Concert
At the University of Maryland on Sunday night a rock concert by Three Dog Night sparked sporadic disorders. Six people were arrested for assault and entering charges as fences and crowds clashed with campus, county, and state police. State Police blamed a small disruptive faction within about 11,000 attendees while sponsors said many seats were vacant, disputing the free concert flyer that circulated prior.
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Agnew Calls Protesters Minority In Washington Demonstration
Vice President Spiro Agnew, in New Orleans, said about 200000 demonstrators in Washington that they were less than 2 percent of the population. He urged not to mislead, praised some motives but called the display as fashionable support for enemy nations and repressive regimes. He also commented on David Dellinger and the Chicago 7, calling a shared platform with Congress members chilling. Sen. Vance Hartke spoke at the demonstration, which Agnew described as grotesque and macabre.
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Viet Cong Offers Rewards for U S Deserters
In Paris the Viet Cong issued an order promising safety and "appropriate rewards" to U S soldiers who desert or surrender, including protection and welcome to a neutral country. The move aims to provoke U S forces and extend sympathy to the Communist cause.
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