20 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1971
Page
1
Maryland would expand indeterminate sentencing to most crimes, with murder and rape set a minimum term. Aimed at rehabilitating offenders, the plan allows longer jail terms for hard-core criminals and shorter paths for those who prove progress toward freedom.
Anti war senators push to cut Indochina funds after House blocks a yes or no vote. House-Senate conferees work on a $21 billion weapons bill with a six month withdrawal deadline amid a heated House battle.
The House moves toward approving a bill granting Alaska natives 2.925 billion dollars and 40 million acres to settle aboriginal land claims. The package includes 425 million in cash payments, 500 million in royalties, and 40 million acres for village expansion, plus a 50 million acre land study amendment.
Gov Marvin Mandel proposes legalizing off track betting in Maryland with private parlor operators under state contracts. Bets from off track parlors would join the track pools, and changes include governor approval over rules and a larger advisory board for the new agency.
Vice President Spiros Agnew visited Knossos in Crete and the NATO missile base at Hania after an earlier briefing at the Greek Pentagon in Athens. He toured the Minoan artifacts and alabaster throne, guided by Eletheria Gavala and Deputy Premier Stylianog Patacos, then viewed the 20th century alliance missiles.
Atlantic City report on Miami surgeon Dr. Thomas J. Baker Jr describing chemical peeling for facial wrinkles. The procedure uses carbolic acid and water proof tape, requires days in hospital, causes a severe first phase, and yields a permanent but sun sensitive result with costs around 1900 dollars. Baker notes few men seek the operation and would be selective about patients.
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