Congressional Spending Pushes Tax Hike Odds Rise
Washington. A House Senate report shows Congress has added about 1 billion dollars to Nixon’s spending plan and could add several billion more, boosting expectations of a tax increase. The panel notes unbudgeted outlays for black lung treatment and large programs like water pollution control and federal employee health benefits, with the final cost to be set by the President.
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IRA Wing Announces Immediate Cease-Fire
Belfast and amid peace signals the Official IRA declared an immediate cease-fire in Northern Ireland. The move drew scorn from Protestant leaders who called it unimportant while violence continued with a soldier and a civilian killed in Belfast. The death toll nears 849 as talks potential grows amid Catholic Protestant tensions.
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NATO Eyes Talks on European Security Conference
NATO Secretary General Joseph Luns said ministers expect to set a date for a preliminary ambassador level conference to prepare a European security conference with Russia and its allies. The talks could be in Helsinki with a ministerial meeting possibly next year. Rogers will brief on Nixon's Moscow visit at the council opening in Bonn.
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Wallace Visits Kennedy in Hospital and Campaign Plans
Sen Edward M Kennedy visited George C Wallace in Holy Cross Hospital on Memorial Day and Wallace, paralyzed from a May 15 shooting, planned a write in bid in California. Wallace's aide said ads will push a write in campaign with his son aiding, while Wallace considered radio messages this week. In a separate incident at Transpo 72 at Dulles Airport, kite flyer Robert H Kennedy fell 600 feet to his death during a public display.
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Wallace's War Chest Said Okay
Wallace campaign aide Joe Azbell said reported declines in fundraising after Gov George Wallace was wounded are false. He noted rally funds decreased but mailed contributions from $2, $5, or $10 donations remain the campaign’s core, with staff increasing to handle heavy mail volume.
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McGovern and Humphrey Clash Over Vietnam Records in California
In California the two Democratic hopefuls spar over Vietnam war records ahead of the June 6 primary. A man with a rifle was detained near Humphrey’s rally in Sacramento but released after Secret Service involvement. McGovern accused Humphrey of posing as a peace convert while Humphrey contrasted his job status with McGovern’s search for work in San Francisco remarks.
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Angela Davis To Deliver Closing Defense Briefs
The Angela Davis trial nears completion in San Jose with the 2p year old Black militant expected to present closing defense arguments as her own co counsel The prosecution may call a rebuttal witness before final remarks and asserts Davis aided in the 1970 Marin County courthouse violence linked to Jonathan Jackson and George Jackson, based on circumstantial evidence.
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Space Center urges retirements amid astronaut surplus
Houston NASA officials say there are 45 astronauts for 9 to 12 mission slots. Apollo and Skylab plans already in place with one Apollo and three Skylab missions. Moonwalkers James Irwin and Edgar Mitchell announce early retirement dates Aug 1, aiming to ease staff excess.
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Pentagon F14 cost overrun sparks probe pressure
Senator William Proxmire accuses the Pentagon of concealing a 1.2 billion cost overrun in the Navy F14 fighter. He cites a higher total projected cost per plane and urges public release of a February status report. Senator Gaylord Nelson calls for five year funding review to curb defense spending. Final votes on the 1973 defense budget expected after July 1.
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Guardsmen Patrol Site of Lootings in Concord
In Concord North Carolina over 300 National Guardsmen with M16 rifles patrolled a one square-mile area after a second night of fires and looting. A curfew from 8 30 p m to 6 a m EDT was in effect for a town of 25 000, 20 miles north of Charlotte. The unrest began after a Saturday shooting of 23 year old Paul Daniel Jaimson, with 35 year old Jimmy Miles of Kannapolis charged. Mayor Alfred M Brown blamed rioters for the disturbances and announced the guards arrival.
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Community notices for Elks Kiwanis and arts group
Local organizations must submit Okaloosa Digest notices in writing. Elks Game Night invites the public to Okaloosa Island lodge at 7 30 p m on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Fort Walton Beach Kiwanis news and an ADSO Arts program are listed with dates and contact details. Niceville council meets Tuesday for property purchase. Morning Slimnastics course registrations open June 1 with eight weeks of classes.
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Bomb blast damages Colorado university home and car
An explosive device damaged two autos and shattered a window at the home of University of Colorado President Frederick P. Thieme shortly after midnight Sunday. The president and family were at home. no one injured. Minor damage reported to the president’s university vehicle and home as details remain under investigation.
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