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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon signed the 21.3 billion education bill but faulted the antibusing provision as vague. He warned he may veto if the desegregation pause remains, calling the decision a close call. He urged quick approval of the SALT agreement and related defense plans.
North Vietnamese forces launch fresh assaults on South Vietnam’s northern defenses as B52 bombers drop 2500 tons across the front. U.S. and South Vietnamese reports cite 99 North Vietnamese killed and 13 tanks destroyed in preliminary actions near Hue and the My Chanh River area, with field tallies showing higher South Vietnamese casualties and broader staging activity toward the A Shau Valley.
President Nixon said he prefers impromptu Oval Office talks with regular White House reporters to formal East Room conferences. He argued informal sessions reduce the risk of dumb questions and criticized the long gap since his last televised briefing.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board announced May rates on conventional mortgage loans rose slightly after six months of decline. Economists foresee further increases as loan demand rises with the housing boom.
Washington AP reports a House subcommittee approved a consumer protection bill touted as the strongest FTC enhancement in 58 years. Rep. John Moss said the measure promises to curb misleading warranties and ensure bold print clarifies terms rather than hides fine print.
Gov. Walter Peterson sent a telegram to Amtrak President Roger Lewis urging a New England route for the New York Montreal passenger service. He said the line should serve northern and western New Hampshire and attract tourists, noting Amtrak plans a route via the Connecticut River Valley or through Albany.
The Federal Communications Commission says Congress should decide the time for broadcasters to respond to presidential speeches. It calls reform needed but says Congress must act. The FCC also suggests narrowing equal opportunity rules to major party candidates with significant public support.
London announces pound flotation to curb a run and end government support. The dollar weakens to 3.15 marks in Frankfurt and drops to 3.72-3.74 Swiss francs in Zurich as markets react. The British Treasury says the move is temporary while West German banks support the dollar.
The House approved a $30 billion five year revenue sharing plan for states and local governments. Senate action may wait until after party conventions. The measure authorizes $1.8 billion to states and $3.5 billion to cities this year with a retroactive start to Jan 1.
In Washington the 150 member Platform Committee begins shaping the party platform to recapture the White House. A 15 member drafting subcommittee will draft planks ahead of public sessions Monday and Tuesday. Debates likely over Vietnam policy and abortion and gay rights, with hearings continuing after the drafting begins.
Syndicated columnist Jack Anderson reports that the late Senator Thomas J. Dodd kept a pistol in his pocket on the Senate floor during his censure. Witnesses feared the despondent senator might use it to end his humiliation, turning the moment into a Roman tragedy before the senators.
Tropical Storm Agnes and a new inland storm soaked central Pennsylvania and southwestern New York as the Ohio River at Pittsburgh rose above flood stage. Death toll neared 47 with dozens missing. major evacuations and mass relief efforts spread across western Pennsylvania and New York.
Buffalo police say two teenagers robbed the Marine Midland Bank Western branch, with one youth demanding money and escaping with 588 dollars. It was the second hold up at the Fillmore-Glenwood branch, the prior theft totaling 1287 dollars. No weapon was seen during the Thursday incident.
Beir ut reports say Israeli artillery hit two Lebanese villages Dibbine and Majdal Islam near the border. Lebanese troops fired back. One woman died, four wounded, ten houses destroyed. claims of cross border fire from Kiryat Shmona and clashes reported but not confirmed by Beirut.
Police trace Ameritas to DNC break-in as nine men held or sought face questioning. Judge Belson lowers bonds for four detainees from 50 000 to 40 000 each, with one 90 000 bond remaining for Frank Sturgis. Ameritas president Miguel Suarez says the group pursues real estate and denies revolutionary ties.
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