Washington denies bid to replace DC mayor and other AP briefs
The White House dismisses a New York Times report that President Nixon plans to replace Mayor Walter E. Washington. Officials say Washington will not leave his post and the White House does not want him to. Also notes air safety talks may curb flights with faulty PA systems after incidents including a Kennedy 747 engine fire and a DC9 water ditching near St Croix Isles with 23 deaths. Senator Mansfield criticizes education funding amid Nixon veto. Bud Wilkinson resigns as head of the National Center for Voluntary Action to return to Oklahoma for personal and political reasons.
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Public Notice Proposed Constitutional Amendment Two On Ballot
Texas legislature proposes to amend Section 20 Article XVI to grant power to regulate mixed beverages by local option and to establish a state monopoly on distilled liquors. The amendment will be voted on November 3 1970 with a repeal of the open saloon prohibition in that section.
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Lawmakers debate Brooke plan for Safeguard upgrades
A member of the Armed Services Committee rejects any compromise on Brooke's Safeguard upgrade. He argues the plan would raise costs by 500 million dollars to strengthen initial sites, while not securing concessions at SALT talks resuming in Helsinki in November. Senators Allott and Dole warn the proposal would provide less defense for the same money.
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Constitutional Amendment One on Texas Commission Provisions
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment with changes to Article V Section 1a detailing Commission meetings timelines, quorum, and procedures for retirement censure or removal of officials, including due process and master procedures, to be submitted for a vote. It lists amendment sections and conditions for public consideration and dates.
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Akron Man Kills Wife Injures Three Others
An Akron man fatally shoots his wife and injures three others in an incident described by police as a violent act at a residence in Akron Ohio. Detectives investigated and secured the scene as witnesses were interviewed.
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London Bomb Scare Triggers City Wide Searches
Bomb scares clear 39 London cinemas and major sites as police hunt suspected IRA links after recent blasts. In Birmingham 600 auto workers are sent home amid threats. searches extend to stations and streets. Separate shootings in Akron end with arrest on murder charges.
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Local Selective Service Office Times and Contacts
SSG Alvin E. Lawrence notifies to visit the Pecos Selective Service Office in Carlsbad New Mexico every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon or call collect 505 885 2098. The local office line 445 2104 is also listed for inquiries.
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Constitutional Amendment Seven on Ballot Consolidation Power
Public notice outlines Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number Seven on the ballot. It seeks to authorize the Legislature to consolidate offices and functions within counties via special statute and requires an election in affected subdivisions with majority approval. The measure also allows contracting for performance of governmental functions in any county.
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Texas
U S to reassure Israel on Middle East ceasefire balance
Washington expected to state that the United States will not allow the military balance to tilt during the ceasefire. Officials say Egypts alleged antiaircraft buildups near the Suez Canal may be questioned while urging Israel and Egypt to begin peace talks.
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U. S
Yitzhak Rabin
Joseph Sisco
Sisco
Rabin
U.S
Constitutional Amendment Proposal Spears Local Bond Limits
Public notice summarizes Texas constitutional amend section restricting local governments from lending public money and sets bond limits for counties and districts not to exceed one fourth of assessed property value. It details purposes for bonds including river and road projects and requires voter approval for certain county bonds with tax funding and sinking fund provisions.
Witness Claims Vibrations Guide Kasabian in Tate Case
Linda Kasabian testifies she received vibrations from the universe guiding her in the Sharon Tate murder trial. She explains the vibrations urged her to testify and linked to the will of God while defense cross examination questions her use of the term. Kasabian, immune from prosecution, describes clues about Charles Manson and the murders.
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Sharon Tate
Mrs. Kasabian
Charles M. Manson
Paul Fitzgerald
Patricia Krenwinkel
Manson
Robert
Angel
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Kasabian
Texas Proposition SJR15 Uniform Land Assessment Amendment
A 1970 Texas ballot measure seeks a constitutional amendment to authorize a uniform assessment method for ranch farm and forest lands based on their capability to raise livestock and produce crops rather than land value. Voters decide in the general election on November 3.
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State of Texas
Constitutional amendment proposal on State Building Commission changes
Public notice outlines a November 3 1970 general election ballot item number four proposing to constituting the State Building Commission as a three member appointive body. It details the commission term lengths appointments designations and vacancies and states the provisions are self enacting.
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Hiris
State Building Commission
Constitutional Amendment Proposal on Homestead Limits
Public notice outlines a proposed Texas constitutional amendment to Section 51, Article XVI, limiting homestead land to not more than two hundred acres and allowing multiple parcels with improvements. It notes elections and provisions about temporary renting not changing homestead character and mentions exemption from forced sale.
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Texas
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