Grads and dropouts face first draft call in plan
Washington AP reports that men with low draft numbers who have lost deferments, mainly college graduates in June or dropouts, are expected to be the first called when inductions resume. Officials say orders could come within two weeks after Nixon signs the bill extending the Selective Service System, with broad changes to deferments and board operations.
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SFC To Act On Welfare Reform In Senate
The Senate Finance Committee, led by Sen. Wallace Bennett, expects to approve a welfare reform bill after addressing Nixon's economic program. Hearings resume with HEW Secretary Richardson as first witness. The measure would guarantee a minimum family income of 2400 dollars for a four person family, with Democrats seeking 2800.
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Hostages Killed as French Prison Mutineers Boss Fight
In Clairvaux France gendarmes stormed the hospital to end a 20 hour siege by inmates Claude Buffet and Roger Bontempts. Two hostages, nurse Nicole Comte and guard Giradot, were killed and the convicts were wounded and captured. The pair demanded three handguns a submachine gun and 250 shells and the hostages to be released with them.
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