Nixon OKs Compromise on Jobs Bill in Congress
The Nixon administration backs a compromise on a multi billion dollar public service jobs program after talks with the House Education and Labor Committee. The overall bill passes 25 to 3 in the committee, with Senate action on a similar manpower bill and ongoing debates over job discrimination.
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Few Blacks In Tops Jobs Of Industry
The Race Relations Information Center in Nashville reports that only three of more than 3,100 senior officers and directors at the nation’s largest corporations are Black. The survey, done with Community News Service, involved 50 of 750 listed companies. none appeared among 1970 Poor’s Registry executives, while three Black directors were named in the 660 others. The Black directors are Thomas A. Wood of Chase Manhattan Bank, Robert C. Weaver, former housing secretary and now a director at Metropolitan Life, and Clifton R. Wharton Jr. of Equitable Life.
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Senate Votes to Limit Civil Rights Commission Power
The Senate rejected eliminating the new authority by a 41 to 26 vote. The commission created under the 1964 Civil Rights Act may only conciliate discrimination complaints filed with it. Court cases must usually be filed by the individual complainant. Proponents say the change is needed as the commission has been ineffective in ending job discrimination.
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Union Aide Criticizes Meany Over Vietnam Stand
AFL-CIO official Patrick Gorman criticized George Meany for backing White House Vietnam policy and socializing with Nixon. He argued labor leaders should push for immediate U.S. withdrawal from Indochina and warned of a credibility gap if leaders criticize policies one day then fraternize with admins the next.
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Racism in Maryland Seventh District Democratic race widens
In the Seventh District Democratic primary in Maryland the race between Parren Mitchell and Peter Parker grows heated over race and accusations. Parker claims Panther funds and pro-Arab stances. Mitchell denies the charges as a smear. JD and Mandel campaign notes rise, while a DOJ inquiry over disenfranchisement and a possible challenge to the narrow margin loom.
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Ky Firm In Stand Barring D.C. Trip
Paris AP A spokesman for Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky of South Vietnam says his decision to pass up a win the war rally in Washington this weekend is final. Promoter Rev Carl McIntire had said Ky might change his mind after announcing a previous invitation to address the rally. Ky’s prospective appearance drew criticism in Congress and elsewhere. The spokesman said Ky would visit the United States at a later unspecified date.
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U S Probes Primary Vote In Baltimore
The Justice Department Civil Rights Division opened a preliminary examination of balloting in Baltimore's Seventh Congressional District after reports of voting irregularities. Local results show Parren J. Mitchell leading Samuel N. Friedel by about 38 votes, with certification due later, while observers may be sent for upcoming elections pending findings.
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