Rizzo Triumphs In Philadelphia Democratic Mayoral Primary
Frank L. Rizzo defies rivals to win the Democratic mayoral nomination in Philadelphia with 176 621 votes to William J. Green and Hardy Williams. The 67 percent turnout reflects a strong law and order appeal amid party tensions as Shapp opposed Rizzo and Long Stretch clinched the Republican nod.
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Pennsylvania
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Rizzo
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James H. J. Tate
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Ellender Warns Against Runaway National Debt
Sen. Allen Ellender warns the United States faces a mounting national debt of about 398 billion to 400 billion dollars. He uses oversized calculations to illustrate the burden, noting the tall order of counting, printing, and stacking that amount in one-dollar bills. He cites biblical verse to underline his cautions about fiscal restraint.
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United States
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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Bureau of Printing and Engraving
New York
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Lockheed Doubles Job Loss Figure Over Tristar Aid
Lockheed Aircraft Corp. doubles its estimate of jobs at risk to 63,000 if Congress does not guarantee 250 million in loans for the L1011 Tristar. The memo also cites broader national impact and references precedents for government aid to troubled firms. Senate and administration figures clash over the loan request as Boeing rival McDonnell Douglas eyes the market.
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McDonnell-Douglas
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Nixon fights to block 50 percent Europe troop cuts
President Nixon preserves a hard line as Senate debates the Mansfield plan to halve U S forces in Europe and related draft extensions. Key Republicans warn that a withdrawal would cede leadership, while supporters press for a clear policy signal amid broader Indochina debate and a looming nationwide rail strike.
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U.S
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Armed Services Committee
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Ground clashes mark Indochina action across regions
Allied forces report 132 enemy troops killed in a broad series of clashes from South Vietnam to the A Shau valley. U S air and ground units hit antiaircraft batteries in North Vietnam with no losses. Casualties for South Vietnamese forces rose with 10 killed and 24 wounded in Tuesday’s actions as Lam Son 720 continues to disrupt North Vietnamese supply lines.
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Democrats View Houston as 1972 Convention Site
The national party site selection committee arrives in Houston to inspect venues for the 1972 Democratic Convention. They will tour the Astrodome Astro Hall and other facilities as part of the selection process.
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National Democratic Party
Democratic Party
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Texas Rail Extension Proposal Faces Amtrak Loss
Amtrak estimates a Dallas to Laredo extension would lose 500000 to 900000 dollars annually. Reps Poage and Pickle urged extending service to the border, briefing State Department, Mexico Embassy and Amtrak. If approved, trains would have customs checks en route with possible mail contracts offsetting some losses. Potential stops include Dallas San Antonio Austin Waco Temple and Laredo.
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Charles Luna
U. S
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Revenue Sharing Bill Revived by House Republicans and Southern Democrats
In a surprise move on Tuesday the House coalition overrode Democratic leaders to bring President Nixon’s manpower revenue sharing bill to the floor as a substitute for a $4 billion public service employment bill. The tactic drew charges of trading votes with Southern Democrats, while Republicans denied any deal. The procedural victory was 210 to 182 with 46 Democrats siding with 164 Republicans.
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Dmich
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Rail System Reactivated After Brief Shutdown
The U S rail system began moving again after a two day paralysis as the 13 000 member Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen ended their strike. President Nixon signed a wage hike and ordered workers back to their jobs while Congress debates permanent emergency strike legislation.
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Iowa
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D-N.j
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Amerson Case Heads to White Jury Today
In Opelika Alabama the civil rights trial of Sheriff Lucius Amerson and deputy Richard Coleman Jr. goes to an all white jury after closing arguments. Prosecutors say Amerson struck prisoner Wilbert Harris while Coleman denied kicking him and testified he only shoved his foot to aid handcuffing.
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Cronkite condemns alleged press conspiracy by Agnew and Dole
Walter Cronkite warned at the Waldorf Astoria that the Nixon era campaign led by Vice President Agnew and Sen. Dole aims to undermine press credibility. He described attempts to intimidate and attack journalistic standards, calling the motive to tilt future elections toward supporters.
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