Consumer agency bill heads for House test
A proposed consumer protection agency moves toward a key House floor vote after months of debate between Ralph Nader and Chairman Chet Holifield. An amendment backed by many Democrats and a few Republicans aims to broaden the agency's authority to represent consumers in federal agency matters.
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Consumer-Protection Agency
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Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Benjamin S. Rosenthal
Mercury levels down in humans says AP researchers
Researchers report mercury levels in human tissues have declined, arguing that public fear over contamination stemmed from emotionalism and ignorance. The study, from Sir Syracuse General Hospital and the University of Michigan, analyzed autopsy tissues from 59 Michigan residents across 1913 to 1976.
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Chances good for female rights law
Washington AP reports for the fifth time in five decades, supporters push a constitutional amendment banning sex discrimination in Congress. The House may vote today despite a rider by Rep. Wiggins exempting women from the draft and allowing states to keep gender based laws.
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Reagan visits Singapore amid UN debate on China
Gov. Ronald Reagan arrived in Singapore for a one day visit after assuring Nationalist Chinese leaders of U S support for keeping Chiang Kai Shek's regime in the United Nations. He told reporters in Taipei that many Americans would want careful thought before withdrawing from the U N or cutting funds if Nationalist China is expelled.
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North Vietnamese shell 11 allied bases overnight
In Saigon AP reports heavy shelling by North Vietnamese gunners on 11 allied bases during the night along the Cambodian South Vietnamese border. Fire Base Pace came under fire where five American soldiers refused a night patrol Saturday. the unit was withdrawn and a replacement company sent in. Bridges seeks port-wide ship ties by coordinating East Gulf strikes to end cooling-off period.
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Harry Bridges
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Soviet Leaders, Sadat Open Talks on Interim Middle East Settlement
Moscow hosts top Soviet leaders and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat as they discuss a new U.S. interim Middle East plan. Sadat seeks additional Soviet military hardware amid fears of renewed U.S. arms shipments to Israel.
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Eastland Criticizes Ecology Groups Delays Projects
Senator James Eastland questions environmental protection laws as ecology crusaders hinder public works. He denounces a court ruling delaying the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway as judicial tyranny and cites special interests delaying needed government projects.
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Courageous Belfast women rescue armored car crew
Two middle aged women fought off a mob with fists and umbrellas to rescue the besieged crew of a British armored car in Belfast. Military headquarters praised the act but said the women's names are unknown.
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Jackson backs Byrd for Supreme Court nomination
Senator Henry Jackson said he would vote to confirm Senator Robert Byrd if nominated, stating Byrd would be confirmed. Jackson noted Byrd renounced KKK membership and supported civil rights legislation, while McGovern and Harris urged Nixon to nominate someone else.
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Agnew assures Turkey of US support and NATO unity
Vice President Agnew in Ankara says the United States will aid Turkey and keep NATO from unilateral force cuts. He cautions that talks of unilateral withdrawals are very careless while urging balanced reductions with the Soviet Union if feasible.
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Rogers to brief 90 nations in bid for UN seating and Suez
Secretary of State William P. Rogers heads to New York for meetings with officials from at least 20 nations as he pursues two Nixon administration aims: Nationalist China’s U.N. membership and an interim Middle East settlement centered on reopening the Suez Canal. He will press for a two thirds vote and meets Israeli and Egyptian leaders amid mixed signals from Meir and Sadat. Kissinger also poised for talks in Peking ahead of Nixon’s mainland visit.
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Golda Meir
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Henry A. Kissinger
Peking
Puller the Marine Legend Dies at 73 in Virginia
Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Puller known as Chesty, the most decorated Marine, died in Hampton Virginia after a long illness. He earned five Navy Crosses and numerous honors from Korea and World War II, including the Silver Star, Army Distinguished Service Cross, and Purple Heart. His son Lew is B. Puller Jr. survived him along with his widow and two daughters. Funeral services were not yet announced.
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San Diego
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