DC voters to choose nonvoting House delegate
Washington officials gear up for a historic vote as District of Columbia residents head to the polls to select candidates for the nonvoting delegate seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. In New York, Rabbi Meir Kahane of the Jewish Defense League vows to intensify anti-Soviet actions by forming teams to harass Soviet diplomats, saying cultural bridges should not be built on Jewish blood.
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Soviet Public Unconcerned by Moscow Washington Clash
Soviet Jews watch tension between Moscow and Washington while Muscovites remain passive. Three American correspondents and two diplomats have car vandals in retaliation for Jewish demonstrations and attacks on Soviet buildings in the United States. Vandalism appears preplanned by hired assailants.
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Washington
United States
Ex-GI Meadle Immunity Granted Lead-Off Me Lai Trial
Meadle was granted general immunity to testify as lead-off witness in the resumption of Lt. William Calley’s My Lai murder trial. His lawyer warned Meadle may still refuse. The immunity, issued by an assistant attorney general under a new statute, followed a 24 day recess.
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William Calley
My Lai
Paul Meadle
Meadle
House Majority Leader Race Narrows to Two Front-Runners
Washington AP reports the House majority leader post will be decided within about a week with Hale Boggs of Louisiana and Morris K. Udall of Arizona as the leading contenders. Supporters seek pledges as support solidifies for the two men.
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Washington
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Morris K. Udall
Arizona
Equal Employment Official Promises More Action for Women Rights
Washington AP reports EEOC Chairman William H. Brown III pledges intensified efforts to close pay and promotion gaps for women. He notes persistent discrimination despite employer and union recognition and backs the Women’s Lib movement to advance working women.
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William H. Brown III
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Poseidon Missile Deployment Delayed to Spring
The Navy says the first multiple warhead Poseidon missiles planned for deployment this month will be delayed by production line problems, possibly pushing launch to spring. Officials cited a few months of setback as the status of the submarine launched long range missile was clarified.
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Washington
Navy
Nation Faces Clear Skies Amid Snow North and East
Clear skies and seasonably mild temperatures prevailed across much of the country while the Northwest and New England saw snow. Bitter cold and snow hit the northern Plains. Dense fog affected the Southeast limiting travel and warnings were posted in Louisiana. Washington reported traffic snarls as accidents multiplied on the main north south highway due to heavy snow.
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Elvis Presley Named Among Ten Outstanding Young Men
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Elvis Presley aged 36 and Ronald Zeigler aged 31, presidential news secretary, are named among the Ten Outstanding Young Men of America by the United States Jaycees. Also honored is Walter J. Humann, 33, former White House fellow and postal reorganization planner turned Dallas business executive. Presentations occur at the 33rd Jaycee Awards Congress in Memphis this weekend.
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Memphis
Elvis Presley
Ronald Ziegler
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Dallas
Jaycee Awards
Tax Burden On Businesses To Be Eased In Nixon Plan
President Nixon plans to announce tax relief for businesses to spur growth. The move would let firms deduct more depreciation on new plant and equipment, reducing receipts by 1.4 billion first year and 3.7 billion second year, with broader expansion aims amid a tight budget. Nixon works long hours at La Casa Pacifica and Western White House as he drafts a 1972 fiscal plan, with questions about Tricia Nixon’s engagement to Edward Cox.
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Tax Reform Act of 1969 cuts promises bigger paychecks
The Tax Reform Act of 1969 lowers federal taxes starting 1970 with $9 billion in total cuts over several years. For 1971 single filers gain mainly from higher exemptions and standard deduction changes, while Social Security tax rises to 5.2 percent. High earners see the top rate drop from 70 to 60 percent.
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IRS
Revolt Crushed In Bolivia Today
A group of army officers seized the armed forces headquarters in La Paz early today in a rebel bid against the leftist military regime. President Juan Jose Torres announced the revolt had been crushed and said some leaders sought refuge in foreign embassies, chiefly Peru.
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Luis Roque Teran
Famous Designer Coco Chanel Dies at 87 in Paris Ritz
Gabrielle Coco Chanel, the influential 20th century dress designer, died Sunday night in her Ritz suite at 87. Fashion leaders from the United States and Europe praised her for transforming women’s fashion and comfort, with Chanel found by a hotel chambermaid. Official statements cite death likely due to unspecified causes.
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Marc Bohan
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Laird Flags Diminished Communist Threat in Vietnam
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird reported a reduced Communist armed threat in South Vietnam over the past year while noting increases in southern Laos and a similar level in Cambodia. He pledged U.S. troop withdrawals to meet Nixon deadlines, cited Vietnamization progress, and described morale as generally sound with some pockets of reluctance. He warned of continued watchfulness as the war winds down and said casualty reductions are a priority.
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John S. McCain Jr
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Jarring Opens Talks With Egyptian Jordanian Leaders
United Nations envoy Gunnar V. Jarring planned meetings with Egypt and Jordan to gauge Arab reception of Israel’s proposals. He returned from Jerusalem where he met Golda Meir and Abba Eban and said discussions were very interesting. Sadat in Cairo attacked the United States and warned no rapprochement until Israeli forces withdraw from occupied territory. Weather: fair, then cool with mild days. highs 55 to 70, lows 20 to 35.
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Tupamaro guerrillas kill detective in Montevideo
Bullets report the assassination of a Montevideo detective by Tupamaro urban guerrillas and a demand for negotiations to secure the release of kidnapped British Ambassador Geoffrey Jackson. The same wire notes the Supreme Court hearing Muhammad Ali's draft exemption appeal and James Hoffa facing up to five more years after a Supreme Court rejection of his pension fraud appeal.
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Uruguay
Geoffrey Jackson
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Supreme Court
Muhammad Ali
James R. Hoffa
Pentagon Plans for All-Volunteer Army Start
The Defense Department outlines a major first year push to recruit volunteers with a $2 billion incentive package, including a 20 percent pay raise for newer enlisted personnel, higher rank for skilled recruits, more housing and barracks privacy, expanded education, and benefits. Ending KP duty for some service members is approved, while a standby draft is kept for emergencies.
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