Meir Rejects Rogers Plan For International Guarantees
Premier Golda Meir rejected William Rogers proposal for U N backed guarantees instead of Israel’s territorial demands. Dayan warned Egypt against renewed war and cited U S arms deliveries. Eban to meet Rogers in Washington as Jarring and U Thant press Israel to withdraw. Cairo reports say Sadat convened a War Preparations Committee.
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Golda Meir
William P. Rogers
Israel
Rogers
Meir
Labor Party
Entral Committee
Moshe Dayan
U. S
Washington
U.N
Gunnar V
Egypt
Sadat
Anwar Sadat
Dayan
Suez Canal
Abba Eban
New York
U. N
U Thant
Jarring
Cairo
al Ahram
Critical Vote Today On SST
The House faces a pivotal vote on continuing federal support for the supersonic transport program. Speaker Carl Albert warns 20 votes may be gone and a $134 million cut could end funding March 30. Experts warn of health and environmental risks. White House disputes cancer claims.
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Washington
House
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Sidney R. Yates
D-Ill
Senate
Water pollution disaster risk prompts new federal controls
The Transportation Department warns a major water pollution disaster could strike any day, including the shutdown of a large city water supply. It urges federal authority to restrict discharges, cover cleanup costs, and ensure spill liability insurance, potentially via a government program. President Nixon sent the report to Congress without immediate endorsement.
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Washington
Transportation Department
Nixon
Congress
Coast Guard
Department
Nixon Urges Tax Hike to Fund Social Security Boost
President Nixon called for an immediate payroll tax increase to finance higher Social Security benefits approved this week. Congress shows puzzlement and likely resistance as the wage base rises from 7800 to 9000 next year, with a 62.40 maximum extra tax per worker and employer.
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Washington
Nixon
Capitol Hill
Congress
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
POW Mail Is Held Up Delays Reach POW Families
Families of American prisoners of war in North Vietnam report no mail since early January after a spike last year. Administrations cited mail increases as proof public pressure worked, but Laos fighting has delayed pickups. Last letters date back to December with letters arriving December 3 noted by a Pentagon source. Wives warn post-Christmas droughts are common yet this year anger grows over Vietnam claims of monthly letters.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Committee of
New York
United States
Laos
Pentagon
Probe of PX Scandals Ends With Accusations
Washington AP. Senate probe into a large PX system scandal ends with charges about the panel’s integrity after questioning former Brig. Gen. Earl F. Cole. The committee weighs referrals to Justice Treasury and Defense for possible perjury and tax evasion actions. Cole accuses the hearing of slander and calls for libel suits against senators.
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Washington
Senate
Earl F. Cole
Justice, Treasury and
Defense Departments
Cole
Vietnam
Mexico recalls ambassador to Soviet Union over guerrilla issue
Mexico recalls its ambassador to the Soviet Union for consultation after accusing Communist trained guerrillas of operating in Mexico. The move signals heightened tension with Moscow as authorities seek firm stance against guerrilla activity.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Soviet Union
Heavy Losses Hit South Vietnamese in Laos Retreat
In Laos heavy attacks forced South Vietnamese forces back toward the border. At least 110 Saigon troops were killed and 205 wounded as they abandoned Landing Zone Brown, the sixth base surrendered in the campaign.
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Saigon
Laos
Brown
U.S
Khe Sanh
Demilitarized Zone
Seale Trial Opens in New Haven for Rackley Killing
A racially mixed jury begins hearing the case of Bobby G. Seale and Ericka Huggins charged with kidnapping and murder in the Rackley slaying. Prosecution cites George Sams Jr. as mastermind. Panthers deny. Sams, a former Panther, has pleaded guilty to second degree murder and is a key witness.
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New Haven, Conn
Black Panther
Bobby G. Seale
Ericka Huggins
Seale
Mrs. Huggins
Alex Rackley
New Haven
Panthers
George Sams Jr
Stokely Carmichael
Sams
George Sams
Panther National
Panther
Rackley
Lonnie McLucas
National Reform Proposed For Auto Insurance System
The Nixon administration offers a state by state reform plan to Congress promoting a no fault system for auto injuries. It urges gradual change with caps on general damages and a nationwide framework while preserving state regulation.
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Washington
Nixon Administration
Senate
Transportation
John A. Volpe
Senate Commerce Committee
Volpe
Warren G. Magnuson
Dwash
Philip A. Hart
Dmich
Magnuson- Hart
Congress
Hart
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