U S Delegate Signals Easing in Peking Seat Debate
At the United Nations General Assembly the U S delegate gave a milder speech on China admission, focusing more on opposing Nationalist China’s expulsion than on admitting the Peking government. In Washington, USDA economists warn cattle and hog prices may not strengthen until next spring due to large pork supplies. Slaughter and fed cattle marketings are up, keeping red meat supplies rising and possibly pushing a modest gain in 1971.
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U.S
China
U.N. General Assembly
Christopher Phillips
World Forum
Peking
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Government urges airlines to stop jet fuel dumping
Washington AP reports the government hints at seeking enforcement legislation if airlines do not comply with a request to halt dumping excess jet fuel near U.S. airports.
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Washington
Nixon seeks 500 million aid for Israel includes 18 A-4 Skyhawks
The Nixon administration plans a new request of about 500 million dollars in military aid to Israel. The proposal reportedly includes roughly 18 A-4 Skyhawk fighter bombers, per The Washington Post.
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Washington
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Washington Post
Foundation sues to curb violence in TV shows
The Foundation to Improve Television accuses the FCC and networks of foot-dragging and asks a federal court to ban reruns of The Wild Wild West on a local station until children are asleep.
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Foundation
Federal Communications Commission
U.S. District Court
Hippie Justice Loses Post After 1968 Law Change
Kansas Attorney General abolished the office Hill won as a Lawrence justice of the peace. Phillip Hill, a bearded hippie, says the 1968 Legislature struck the position in 108 cities. Hill plans to challenge the ruling with local attorney and a Washington firm offering help.
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Kent Frizzell
Washington, D.C
Lame duck session tests future Senate leaders
The upcoming lame duck session may decide who will lead the Senate Republicans and Democrats when the 92nd Congress convenes in January. Senator Robert J. Dole called the leadership question possibly the only issue resolved during the session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
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Pentagon seeks cut-rate fares for Vietnam to United States
The Defense Department aims to arrange discounted travel for American servicemen returning from Vietnam under a new liberalized leave policy. The move would save money and address scarce leave travel space on military aircraft.
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Vietnam
United States
U.S
Man Made Oasis Highlighted at Arid Lands Symposium
Delegates from 58 countries at the World Symposium on Arid Lands in Mexico City heard how a man made oasis or a prickly pear cactus can render a desert productive. The four day event ended Thursday with speakers from Mexico the United States and other nations. Sponsored by the Mexican Institute of Arid Zones.
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St Jude researchers tout leukemia treatment promising five year remission
Scientists at St Jude's Children’s Hospital report optimism for a new acute lymphocytic leukemia therapy. Officials say the drug radiation combo achieved a five year remission rate of 17 percent, noting remission is temporary.
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Vietnam War Combat Toll Attributed To Mines And Attacks
In Vietnam nine Americans killed and 12 wounded after a mine and booby traps hit a patrol from the Americal Division in Quang Ngai Province. North Vietnamese forces ambushed a 25th Infantry Division patrol near Saigon, with one American dead and six wounded. Cambodian front quiet, bridge replacement under way. Elsewhere, high school football crowds clash, and an Eastern Air Lines DC9 is hijacked toward Cuba.
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Union Leaders OK New Pact With GM UAW
Union leadership approves a three year contract worth about 2.5 billion in higher wages for 394000 GM UAW workers nationwide. Bargaining units are told to finish secret ballots by Nov 20 and report by Nov 21 with potential production restart by Dec 1.
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Congress Debates Quota Trade Measure in Postwar Session
Congress plans early week debate on a controversial tariff bill setting mandatory quotas on textile and footwear imports. The measure, tied to a shift in free trade policy, faces executive resistance and potential clashes over DISC tax breaks and the ASP tariff system.
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Nixon Orders Cuts on Puffery Spending Agency PR
President Nixon directs the Office of Management and Budget to curb 1971 funds for broadcasting advertising exhibits films and publications at federal agencies to reduce self serving public relations. Officials say the crackdown targets puffery and propaganda while preserving information efforts that inform the public.
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Women's Rights Drive Fizzles in Senate Fight
Washington AP reports a coalition of women’s groups rejected Sen. Birch Bayh’s compromise to extend equal protection to sex discrimination. They fear flexible standards would enable ongoing employment discrimination, leaving the 14th Amendment approach dead for now. Leaders from NOW, NWP, task forces, advisory councils, and federations condemned the Bayh substitute.
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Agnew Defends Campaign Tactics Amid Criticism
Vice President Spiro Agnew dismissed complaints about Republican tactics calling them hogwash. He argued the party undersold its message and improved Nixon’s Senate position, noting gains in the Senate and losses in the House while praising the campaign’s results and urging unity.
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