President Drops Medal In Astronaut Ceremony
In the White House event Nixon hosted Apolo 14 astronauts and awarded Distinguished Service Medals. A dropped medal by Navy Captain Edgar Mitchell drew laughs about gravity and spaceflight legends.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1971
Page
3
In the White House event Nixon hosted Apolo 14 astronauts and awarded Distinguished Service Medals. A dropped medal by Navy Captain Edgar Mitchell drew laughs about gravity and spaceflight legends.
President Nixon urged higher professionalism and more training for Capitol Police after a Monday morning bomb blast on the Capitol's first floor. He discussed securing updated training from the Secret Service and Justice Department, while acknowledging the force's staffing at 575 of 622 authorized positions plus 42 external officers.
William J. Casey, President Nixon's pick to lead the SEC, acknowledges inquiries into fees paid to his law firm by Roosevelt Raceway Inc., where he is a director. Senate Banking Committee may reopen hearings as questions focus on civil suits, a Kalvar Corp. merger dispute, and a plagiarism case, with Casey defending outcomes and maintaining White House support. Roosevelt Raceway paid his firm 60 000 a year for four years to settle a 240 000 debt, raising questions about proxy disclosures.
Washington AP The Federal Power Commission warns the nation could face a real natural gas crisis in five years if current trends persist. 1969 data show demand outpacing new supplies as reserves fail to keep up. Existing reserves may cover four to five years, but after 1976 the industry cannot promise more than 90 percent of need, possibly dropping to 50 percent by 1980 or 1981.
President Nixon declines direct involvement in the Senate filibuster rule fight as a new bid to end the 23 day debate appears doomed. Sponsors expect a six vote shortfall for a three fifths change, while Agnew offers to seek the Senate's constitutional ruling.
President Nixon’s A environmental scientists say SST plans require checks before any commercial use. EPA head Ruckelshaus told lawmakers that environmental questions can be resolved, with prototypes helping. Volpe argues U.S. SST must compete with Soviet and British French jets to avoid lag, despite claims of possible ecological harm. Rep Minshall urged slowing the program until issues are settled.
Loretta Lynn returned to Kentucky to host a charity benefit at the State Fairgrounds for the 38 miners killed in the Hyden mine disaster on December 30. Country stars performed pro bono as receipts go to a trust fund for the victims' 104 children, with Louisville Trust Co. administering and colleges offering scholarships.
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