Nixon Seeks State Role in Federal Construction Cuts
President Nixon tests his New Federalism by urging state and local governments to match a 75 percent cutback on new federal construction. He excludes highway projects and relies on state action, with $1.6 billion in contract reductions projected for the rest of the fiscal year and about $300 million in lowered federal outlays.
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Nixon
Arthur Burns
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White House
Hughes Expands Holdings In Western Mine Claims
Billionaire Howard Hughes triples Nevada mining claims to at least 1655 sites in boom era and target areas. Records show 2.9 million paid for 1179 claims last May in central Nevada with real potential. Public files reveal core sampling and topsoil stripping for ore veins as tests indicate possible gold.
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Reno, Nev
Howard Hughes
Nevada
Austin
Mervin Gallagher
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Las Vegas
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Virginia Town To Cut Taxes
Chincoteague Virginia town council approved a real estate tax cut from $2.75 to $1.60 per $100 of assessed value. Mayor Chester A. Daisey said the move relieves citizens’ burden without curtailing services and the $200 000 budget will be met.
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Chester A. Daisey
Maryland seeks 1.2 million for school lunches
The Governor's Commission on Childhood Malnutrition recommends Maryland set aside 1.2 million to supplement federal funds for free pupil lunches. The interim proposal, expected to be approved by Gov. Marvin Mandel, would help provide free or reduced meals to 37,000 more needy pupils.
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Governor’s Commission On Childhood Malnutrition
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Jetport in Everglades ruled out amid conservation clash
The Nixon administration reportedly ruled out building a jetport near Everglades National Park. Governor Kirk's aide cited the Leopold report, while officials discussed alternate sites in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Construction of runways near the park had begun despite protests, with total project costs around 150 million dollars.
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Maryland Attorney General voids excess loan charges rule
Maryland Attorney General Francis Burch orders the finance commission to void all loans with excessive interest charges and bar further collections. F. Vernon Boozer's office will audit companies, seek refunds, and prosecute violators, potentially nullifying hundreds of thousands of small loans statewide.
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Maryland
Small Loan Laws
F. Vernon Boezler
Francis B. Burch
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Lebanon weighs UN appeal after Israeli raid in Lebanon
The UN Security Council may hear Lebanon’s complaint after Israeli forces raided Halta, Lebanon, killing at least six saboteurs and destroying buildings. Lebanese and Israeli death tolls vary, with civilians reportedly killed and Israeli troops sustaining casualties.
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U.N. Security Council
Lebanon
Halta
Beirut
Israeli Foreign Ministry
Israel
Foreign Ministry
David Rivlin
U.N
Security Council
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Robbers Exit with Cash After Bar Robbery in San Mateo
An armed robbery at a San Mateo bar ends with the bandits fleeing with over 200 dollars while one man kept patrons calm by playing piano. Belmont police then detain three men at a roadblock and they are arraigned in Municipal Court on armed robbery charges.
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San Mateo
Calif
Violence Flare in Belfast as Protestant Catholic clashes erupt
In Belfast crowds from Protestant and Catholic communities clash as British troops intervene with bayonets and tear gas threats. About 1,500 troops were called. 800 Protestants moved toward the Catholic Falls Road. gasoline bombs damaged a Catholic home. A British judge opens an inquiry into Northern Ireland rioting.
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Northern T Ireland
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Donegal Road
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