Leaders concede Congress cannot end Vietnam war
Senate leaders from both parties say Congress cannot end the Vietnam War despite budget powers. They warn Nixon could veto or seek court action if funds are cut, while urging return of war powers and spending discipline within a 250 billion dollar ceiling. ADA condemns cuts to social programs.
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Demos pick Indian to seek Begich seat
Emil Noti a native Alaskan Indian and state Democratic Party chairman was nominated for Alaska’s sole congressional seat in a March special election on the third ballot after Begich’s widow Pegge pulled out. Noti a member of the Athabascan Tribe will face Republican Donald Young as the race to fill the Begich vacancy continues following the missing October plane incident.
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Bonn protests press U.S. bombing of Vietnam
About 20 000 people marched through downtown Bonn in West Germany in a peaceful five hour rally against the U.S. bombing campaign. Demonstrators chanted Nixon murder, burned an effigy of Nixon as Uncle Sam, pelted a fountain statue, and clashed briefly with police. Police reported minor injuries and a few arrests.
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Protesters vow large peace march alongside Nixon inauguration
Jerry Gordon, organizer of a mass antiwar march planned to coincide with President Nixon's inauguration, says peace demonstrators will not be deterred by new peace rumors. He claims the administration seeks to lull the public and predicts tens of thousands will protest on Inauguration Day. Gordon heads the National Peace Action Coalition, co-sponsoring the Jan. 20 march with the Peoples Coalition for Peace and Justice.
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Inauguration Sales Push For Nixon Ceremony
The Nixon Inaugural Committee promotes extra license plates and medals for funds to cover a four day event costing about four million dollars. Purchasers may display plates during the month if their tags are valid. The committee cites endorsements from Jefferson Magruder, Hubert Humphrey, and Mike Mansfield, with ads featuring Lloyd Nolan Cesar Romero and George Ren.
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Legislators press to restore Rue to shipyard contracts post
A group of about 45 House members urged Defense Secretary Laird to reinstate Gordon W. Rue as supervisor of shipyard contracts after his demotion to a Navy instructional post. Rep. Les Aspin accused Adm. Kidd of petty pressure to resign while Rule was ill, citing harassment and intimidation tied to Rule’s critique of budget director Roy Ash.
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Dellums Challenging Military Policy Faces Armed Services Panel
San Francisco report notes Rep Ronald Dellums, first Black congressman on the panel, has called for Nixon impeachment over Vietnam and defended sailors who deserted aboard the Oriskany. The article highlights his involvement in a House Black Caucus inquiry into racism in the armed forces.
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