Army plans to haul and sink old poison bombs faces probe
In Washington the Army announced plans to transport 27 000 tons of outdated nerve, mustard, and tear gas by train to Earle New Jersey then load into Liberty ships and sink in 7 200 feet of water off the continental shelf. Rep Cornelius Gallagher called a House subcommittee probe amid safety and pollution concerns. Critics cite risks to population centers, fishing banks, and sea life while the Army defends the disposal as safe though admitted to involve judgment on pollution factors.
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D-N.j
House Foreign Affairs
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Asbury Park
New York City
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Edgewood
Anniston
Ala
Lexington
Richard D. McCarthy
D-N.y
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Transportation
John A. Volpe
Laird
William T. Cahill
R.J
Department of Transportation
Nixon Says Progress Will Now Be Evident
President Nixon declared the administration at the end of the beginning as $2.7 million in Republican fund drives paid tribute. He warned critics that fulfilling promises would take time and promised solid achievements by next year while noting the meal supported GOP campaign funds for House Senate and national committees.
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Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
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Senate Campaign Committee
National Committee
Girls Are Allowed To Apply For City Lifeguard Posts
In Chicago, girls may apply for lifeguard positions for the first time in two years. They will be assigned to 103 city pools rather than beaches. Officials say beach duty is too strenuous, citing rowing and carrying heavy equipment as examples.
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One-Time World Leader Is Different Man At 85
Washington AP profiles former President Harry S. Truman at 85, noting a frail frame, arthritis, and altered habits. He preserves intellect via reading and letters, spends mornings with a secretary, and welcomes VIP visitors to his Independence home while pursuing a study of presidents for his fourth book.
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George Washington
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Nixon’s Hunger Program Dilemma Sparks White House Power Guessing
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration faces a leadership puzzle over who would act as a top adviser on domestic policy. Various names surface, including Arthur Burns, John Ehrlichmann, John Mitchell, and Robert Finch, with Moynihan and Finch cited as strong contenders at times.
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Joseph Califano
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John D. Ehhrlichmann
John N. Mitchell
Robert H. Finch
Burns
Daniel P. Moynihan
United States
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Ehrlichmann
Atty
Gen. Mitchell
White House
Shepard Returns to Active Space Duty After Health Reset
Space center officials announce Alan B. Shepard Jr., once the first American in space, is healthy and ready to fly after labyrinthitis, eight years since his last flight. He now leads astronaut training and is one of the surviving original seven, with Gordon Cooper also active.
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Donald K. Slayton
Maj Wayne Lawson Named Police Chief in City Hall
OKLAHOMA CITY AP Maj Wayne Lawson announced as new police chief at City Hall after the council session. A parking ticket was found on his car after the meeting.
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