Power Demonstrated in Congress Revenue Sharing Debate
Washington reports on how federal revenue sharing tests Congress power via committee control. Nixon's $5 billion state funds proposal faces Mills and Mahon as chairmen dictate hearings and passage likelihood. Democratic seniority shapes policy across Ways and Means, Appropriations, Banking, Education and Labor, Commerce, Judiciary, and Agriculture.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means
George H. Mahon
Dtex
House Appropriations Committee
South
Mills
Arkansas
Mahon
Appropriations
Frank T. Bow
Ohio
Rail Strike Threat Looms Over Nation Reopens Debate
Washington expects renewed congressional action as President Nixon faces a February 15 deadline to report on the rail dispute and a March 1 strike moratorium ending. Union demands include a three year contract with about 40 percent wage gains plus cost of living raises. Congress previously halted a nationwide strike with an 81 day moratorium that raised 500000 workers pay by 13.5 percent.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Violence erupts in Los Angeles district after police protest
In East Los Angeles violence injures 68 and kills one man amid protests against police. More than 25 people are wounded, 70 businesses damaged or burned as 1,500 rioters clash with deputies who use shotguns and tear gas. Eleven officers injured. 68 arrests. A curfew to dawn was ordered.
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Los Angeles
Sheriff's Deputies
Roosa Makes Tricky Docking On Apollo 14 Mission
Space Center Houston reports astronaut Roosa struggled with the drogue and latches during docking of the command ship Kitty Hawk to lunar module Antares. After retraction and careful thrusting, Roosa achieved hard dock, prompting cheers from Mission Control. Further analysis will inspect the capture latches to ensure reliable linkup on moon return.
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Stuart A. Roosa
Antares
Mission Control
Roosa
Space
Moon
Nixon Praises Apollo Launch Amid Caribbean Retreat Protests
President Nixon lauded the Apollo 14 moon shot Sunday while critics of Vietnam policy picketed his Virgin Islands retreat by sailboat. He stated space exploration holds lasting significance and compared it to discovering a New World. The Caone Bay visit drew a protest sailer with anti Nixon slogans. White House officials denied major troop movements in Laos as reports circulated.
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Caribbean
Culebra
Puerto Rico
China
Indochina
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Laos
Folklore Links Snow to Berry Boughs and Needles
Folklore ties a harsh winter to thick holly berries heavy dogwood blossoms and excess pine needles. The belief says snow will fall off before branches break when these signs appear.
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William H. McCulloch
McCulloch
Celler
Commerce and Agriculture
Commerce
Harley O. Staggers
West Virginia
Staggers
William L. Springer
Illinois
Agriculture Committee
W. R. Poage
Page Belcher
Oklahoma
Kimball’s Burgerteria
United Transportation Union
Dd. Pickle
D-Tex
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Senate
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