Nixon calls Congress leaders to back tax cut plan
President Nixon summoned key lawmakers including House Ways and Means Chair Wilbur Mills to press support for the tax cut portion of the new economic policy. The plan has upset some labor leaders and produced the stock market's best day to date. In a separate matter, a Texas busing case returns to the Supreme Court as Corpus Christi fights a $1.7 million desegregation order for about 15,000 students.
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Army to release 43000 draftees early under new ceilings
The Army will send home up to 43000 draftees ahead of schedule as Congress eyes manpower caps. Pentagon officials say further cuts may include higher re enlistment standards or fewer inductions in the next 10 months if a 50000 man average strength cut is ordered for fiscal 1972. Early releases cover draftees at U S posts who were due to be discharged between Sept 1 1971 and June 30 1972.
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Ellsberg pleads innocent in Pentagon papers case
Daniel Ellsberg pleaded innocent to illegally possessing the Pentagon papers and a former colleague remained jailed for refusing to testify. He said the trial will be long and instructive for the country and plans to return to Boston. Ellsberg remains free on 50 600 bail and is due back in court January 4 for pretrial motions.
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Watson trial defense paints him as mindless automaton
In Los Angeles opening statements, Maxwell Keith says Charles Tex Watson acted under Manson’s influence during the Tate Sabianca murders, claiming Watson was urged to heavy drug use and became a vacuum for Manson’s beliefs while Vincent Bugliosi argues Watson lacked mental diminishment but felt void in heart and soul.
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Viet Cong Sink American Freighter in Qui Nhon Harbor
In Qui Nhon the Viet Cong sank an 11 000 ton American freighter and a 500 600 pound shell hole damaged the Green Bay. DMZ shelling continued for a sixth straight day as U S B 52s carried out heavy raids. Casualties included four civilians killed and 12 wounded in the central highlands and Mekong Delta.
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Labor leaders react to Nixon wage and price freeze
AFL CIO president Meany denounces Nixon action as discriminatory and questions enforcement. UMWA leader Boyle says negotiations will proceed despite the freeze, while Treasury says raises due during the 90 day period wait until the freeze ends. Steelworkers and Auto Workers weigh contract impacts and tax policy gains.
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British call for meets to curb Nixon monetary move
London reports that Prime Minister Edward Heath and his Cabinet urged two international meetings to counter protectionist retaliation over President Nixon's emergency plan. The Group of 10 nations and a Common Market finance ministers talks aimed to review fixed exchange rates and dollar policy amid surcharges and currency volatility.
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Witnesses say Medina was not present at My Lai slayings
In the Medina court martial three witnesses testify that Army captain Ernest Medina was not at My Lai during the infantry assault. They describe Charlie Company troops killing unarmed civilians. Prosecutors argue all My Lai actions are relevant and Medina bears responsibility for not intervening.
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Dollar devaluation and IMF reform loom after Nixon move
The Nixon administration pushes for a more flexible IMF fixed rate system as a devalued dollar and free gold flow rethink the postwar order. IMF ministers meet Sept. 27 with hopes a 12 to 15 percent U.S. devaluation, alongside yen and mark rises, could curb distortions in world markets.
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Signs of withdrawal in Vietnam seen a year later
AP reporter Peter Arnett returns to Vietnam and sees pullout effects. Americans depart militarily and psychologically while Saigon leadership faces reform pressures and rising Vietnamese army challenges amid a changing war landscape.
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