Congress overrides veto on hospital bill in inflation debate
The Senate passed a 76 to 19 vote to override President's veto on a 2.76 billion hospital construction bill, marking the first override in a decade and fueling election year talks on inflation. California table grape growers back mediation urged by Governor Reagan, claim over half the state's growers support the stance amid a labor boycott.
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Reading deficiencies cited in NEA convention report
A report prepared by the National School Public Relations Association finds one in four students nationwide have reading deficiencies. It also notes more than three million illiterates exist among adults and about half of unemployed ages 16 to 21 are functionally illiterate.
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National Education Association
National School Public Relations Association
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Senate Votes to Curtail U S Troop Actions in Cambodia
Antiwar senators buck President Nixon by 58 to 37 in the Senate on a Cooper Church amendment to limit future U S troop operations in Cambodia. The measure faces Senate-House conference negotiations, while White House press secretary Ziegler downplays the rebuff.
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First Lady Praised Homecoming From Peru Mission
First Lady Pat Nixon returned to SAN CLEMENTE with praise for a goodwill relief mission described as diplomatically and personally successful. She urged global focus on 800000 homeless since the May 31 earthquake.
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Pat Nixon
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Nazi group threats senators in graphic antiwar stance
The National Socialist White Peoples Party accuses antiwar senators including George McGovern, J. William Fulbright, and Mark Hatfield of treason and calls for their assassination, claiming they are traitors who deserve a bullet between the eyes.
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American Nazi Party
George McGovern
D-S. D
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Mark O. Hatfield
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National Socialist White Peoples Party
Traffic deaths projected for Fourth of July weekend
Chicago AP reports the National Safety Council estimates 560 to 660 traffic deaths over the 78 hour Fourth of July period from 6 p.m. July 2 to midnight July 5. The three day holiday period mirrors last year when 611 deaths were counted by the AP.
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Nixon expands meat imports to ease hamburger prices
The Nixon administration will allow about 78 million extra pounds of meat into the United States this year, a move by Agriculture Secretary Clifford M. Hardin aimed at easing hamburger prices. The policy is not expected to significantly alter overall meat costs.
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Service academies enroll record numbers amid student opposition
Washington AP reports the nation’s three service academies show their highest enrollment in history this year with total enrollment around 12 848. Incoming freshmen include a record number of Negroes and other minority group members.
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Two Birchers Win in Southern California Special Election
Los Angeles AP reports two Republicans, John Rousselot and John Schmitz, won special elections to fill unexpired terms of Southern California GOP congressmen who died this year. Each secured margins over two to one, making them the only acknowledged Birch Society members in Congress.
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John Rousselot
John Schmitz
Men Born July 9 1951 To Be Drafted First
The 1971 draft lottery begins with men born July 9 1951 assigned the earliest numbers. The drawing skipped due to a drum breakdown, then continued to pair dates with numbers from 1 to 365. About two million 19 year olds are affected and calls depend on Pentagon needs and quota fulfillment.
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Cambodia
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Two U S Copters Downed Near Cambodia Border
Two UH1 helicopters were shot down just inside South Vietnam near the Cambodian border, killing eight Americans and wounding five. The incident followed a broader toll of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese losses in the region as South Vietnamese forces received reinforcements and mercenaries arrived in Phnom Penh to bolster defenses.
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Nixon Signaling New Peace Negotiator On TV Tonight
President Nixon to answer questions on a live network broadcast from Los Angeles after a written report on Cambodia operations. He may name a successor to Henry Cabot Lodge and discuss efforts for Paris and Indochina peace, with Howard K. Smith Eric Sevareid and John Chancellor moderating.
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West of the Pecos Rodeo Returns to Pecos
The 41st annual West of the Pecos rodeo opens at 8 30 p m with nightly performances through Saturday. Events include calf roping bronc riding bull riding team tying and barrel races plus matinee steer roping Thursday to Saturday. Produced by Tommy Steiner with 200 head of stock Buck Jackson leads the Pecos Rodeo and Fair Association. A downtown parade and barbecue launch the festivities with evening dances by the Reeves County Sheriff’s Posse and music by Easy Adams and the Lone Star Top Hands.
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Israel Loses Two Warplanes Over Suez Canal Raids
Israel admits the loss of two warplanes in bombing raids along the Suez Canal. An Israeli officer blamed SAM 2 missiles likely shot down the jets, with possible SAM 3 involvement. The incident follows ongoing canal defense strikes and Nasser's talks in Moscow.
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National Airlines Jet Diverted to Cuba with 39 aboard
A National Airlines jet flying from San Francisco to Miami with 39 people aboard was diverted to Cuba. A National spokesman said details of the apparent hijack were sketchy. The Defense Department announced an August draft call of 10 000, the lowest monthly figure since December when 9 000 were summoned.
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Senate Approves Postal Reform Bill and Upgrades Service
Senate vote 76 to 10 adopts a plan to replace the Post Office Department with a U.S. Postal Service run by a presidentially appointed board. The bill includes an 8 percent pay raise, new bond authority up to 10 billion dollars, and union shop powers, with differences remaining from House action and a conference committee to resolve them.
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Draft Call Order Set for 1971 Draft Lottery
Washington AP reports the 1971 draft lottery order by birthdate and assigned numbers to guide call order. The list shows dates with numbers from 001 to 360, indicating which individuals begin being drafted as needed, with boards proceeding to higher calls to meet manpower requirements. Continuous birthdate entries and numbers are detailed for public record.
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West of the Pecos Weather Brief
Partly cloudy and warm through Thursday with scattered mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms. High Thursday 64 to 98 degrees. Low tonight 58 to 72 degrees.
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