U N Faces Hot Spots As 24th Session Opens
The United Nations opens its General Assembly for its 24th session with Middle East disarmament and the Northern Ireland crisis on the agenda. Angie Brooks is elected president unopposed as Nixon and Gromyko prepare private talks on key issues and a possible four powers dinner.
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United Nations, N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
Middle East
Northern Ireland
Angie Brooks
Assembly
Nixon
New York
U Thant
World Organization
U.S
Andrei A. Gromyko
William P. Rogers
Thant
United States
Britain
France
Soviet Union
U.N
Security Council
Airline Dispute Charges Favoritism Tied to Nixon Donor
The AFL-CIO Machinists union accused the Nixon administration of favorable treatment in a labor dispute involving National Airlines led by L. B. Maytag Jr., a major Nixon fundraiser. They cited campaign reports showing Maytag’s contributions and said the eight month lockout of IAM members was stalled by Justice Department mediation actions. The case includes a court order on mediation, a board delay, and a route-award dispute Miami to London amid a Pan American bid.
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Washington
Nixon Administration
Nixon
Congress
L. B. Maytag, Jr
National Airlines
Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
National Airline
Maytag
IAM
Justice Department
Atty
John N. Mitchell
National Mediation Board
Miami
Mediation Board
National Railway Labor Act
London
Civil Aeronautics Board
Pan American
House Passes Student Loan Bill Heads to Senate
The House approved the student loan bill 322 to 60 with no antiriot provisions. It would have the government subsidize interest for banks on loans to needy students, with private banks issuing loans and the government paying interest until schooling ends, plus repayment guarantees if family income is under 15000 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
House
Nixon
Mine rescue in Consolidation Coal No 9 mine
A six miner and five inspectors recovery team faced waist deep water and major roof falls as they moved 1% miles west from Atha Run elevator in Consolidation Coal No 9 to recover 78 miners killed ten months earlier. No bodies found. teams will pump water clear debris and prepare the eastern two miles for operation.
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Farmington, W.va
Consolidation Coal Co
Atha’s Run
John Ashcraft
Charge Skipper With Neglect
Subic Bay Philippines AP one man court martial sentenced Cmdr Albert S McLemore to a reprimand for negligence in the collision between the destroyer Frank E Evans and the Australian carrier Melbourne. The case involved two junior officers also reprimanded and the Melbourne captain acquitted by an Australian court.
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Subic Bay
Philippines
Cmdr
Albert S. McLemore
U.S
Frank E. Evans
Melbourne
South China Sea
J.g
Ronald C. Ramsey
Ramsey
Long Beach
Calif
Keys
James A. Hopson
Kansas City
Kan
7Th Fleet
McLemore
Navy
John P. Stevenson
Evans
Robinson Lappin
Unrest Shuts East High School in Kansas City
East High School was closed amid racial tensions and fistfights after clashes involving about 300 students Friday and Monday. Police dispersed crowds as 13 people were arrested. the school board cited safety, while attempting to address demands including a Negro history course and more Black teachers.
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Kansas City
East High School
East High
Donald Hair
Hair
Nixon Keeps Distance in Senate Republican Leadership Race
President Nixon and the White House maintain neutrality in the Senate Republican leadership contest following the death of Everett M. Dirksen. The three candidates are Sen. Hugh Scott, Sen. Roman L. Hruska, and Sen. Howard H. Baker Jr. A party conference could name the new minority leader as soon as Thursday. Dirksen’s committee assignments at Finance and Judiciary will be considered at the same session.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
White House
Herbert G. Klein
Klein
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Roman L. Hruska
Nebraska
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Dirksen
Finance
Barricades Withdraw Statement In Belfast Clash
In Belfast a Catholic citizens group said Catholics would remove barricades but withdrew the statement amid mounting tensions. The Central Citizens Defense Committee set a meeting to vote, while Lt Gen Ian Freeland ordered removal talks with Ulster officials. Prime Minister Wilson and Home Secretary Callaghan urged rapid progress and ruled out army-civilian negotiations.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Citizens’ Committee
Central Citizens’ Defense Committee
Dim Sullivan
William Philbin
Down and Connor
Falls
Grosvenor
Ian Freeland
Ulster
Harold Wilson
James Callaghan
Callaghan
Army
Citizens
Freeland
James Chichester- Clark
Defense Managers Rally for Pro Bomber Bill Vote
Senate defense managers backed preserving funds for an advanced bomber amid an expected clash over an amendment by Sen. McGovern to cut development money from 95 million to 20 million. Chairman Sen. Stennis argued the bomber is essential for a balanced defense posture despite costs possibly exceeding 12.6 billion.
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Washington
George S. McGovern
D-S.c
Nixon
John Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Air Force
Eagees Pthe
Alreay
Stennis
McGovern
Pentagon
Pardeeville teens defend seed-spitting title in record
Pardeeville Wisconsin Craig Jones, a Pardeeville teenager, retained his world watermelon seed-spitting title with a record 33 feet 34 inches. Corky Grimes, also of Pardeeville, was the grand champion eater.
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Pardeeville
Wis
Craig Jones
Corky Grimes
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