McClellan orders probe of Ford Foundation funds in Panther agitation
Sen John I McClellan directs Senate inquiry into alleged use of Ford Foundation and antipoverty money by Greensboro officials and the Foundation for Community Development linked to Black Panther campus unrest at North Carolina A&I University and other state campuses. Police tie the foundation to the funding, with Office of Economic Opportunity involvement.
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Egeberg Suggests Slum Corps as Draft Alternative
Dr Roger Egeberg new HEW health aide proposed a one year service by medical school graduates in areas of need such as Indian reservations or slums with volunteers chosen by lot. He called it a possible alternative to the draft and said he would discuss the idea with the AMA. Nixon aides planned welfare system changes focusing on family income maintenance, details not released.
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Hickel Stock Sale Costs Him Profit
Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel sold his shares in Alaska Interstate Corp. shortly before a Senate committee deadline, forfeiting a potential profit of about 250000 dollars as the stock fluctuated from 35 to around 29 dollars per share. The stock had been bought for roughly 30 dollars per share.
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Senate panel rejects ban on Channel drilling
Senate Interior Committee rejected a permanent ban on oil drilling in the Santa Barbara Channel during a closed session. Senator Cranston proposed a temporary halt for further study with relief drilling allowed if needed, citing up to 1 billion in severance costs for a permanent end. The ACLU filed suit seeking to halt further drilling, Interior Secretary Hickel named as principal defendant.
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Bill Ends U S Welfare Freeze As Nixon Signs Law
President Nixon signed the bill ending the freeze on federal contributions to state welfare programs for needy children. The halt would have cost California about 40 million dollars next year. Rep. Philip Barton pressured the measure forward to secure unanimous consent for a temporary surtax extension. Rep. James Utt and Rep. Wilbur Mills figure in the House-Senate conference margin.
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Boy Frog Hunting Rescue Near Eaton Canyon Dam
Eleven year old Rodney Sutton of South Pasadena went frog hunting near Eaton Canyon Dam and became buried up to his armpits in mud. Rescuers freed him after nearly 45 minutes with help from bystanders and responders.
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