Legislature Shelves Plan for a 65 Million Capitol Twin Towers
In Sacramento the legislature dropped a secret $65 million plan for a twin tower Capitol known as Capitol Walk. Rep. Randal Collier, who led the planning group, has been replaced as chairman amid a committee reshuffle as lawmakers consider trimming space and costs.
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Global lawyers call urgent action to curb air hijacking
In Bangkok 1800 lawyers from 14 countries at the World Peace Through Law Conference demand immediate measures by governments and authorities. A unanimous three point resolution urges states to deny aid to hijackers, return passengers and crew, apprehend and punish hijackers, or send them back under guard. A committee will draft an air piracy convention.
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Nixon to address UN General Assembly Thursday
President Nixon will address the 24th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, with a possible private meeting with foreign representatives. The White House indicated he may discuss Vietnam and Middle East tensions, while a Friday Vietnam strategy session moves from Camp David to the White House. Nixon will also visit Camp David Friday night.
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Price Fixing Charge Hits Virgin Island Shops
Washington reports the Justice Department filed suit against 22 Virgin Island gift shops and their trade association for fixing prices on tourist items sold tax free. The action targets perfumes watches cameras crystal and china, alleging price fixing, discount limits and supply cutoffs to enforce the scheme.
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Folsom Prison 2000 Inmates Strike Over Indeterminate Sentencing
About two thousand inmates at Folsom Prison began a work strike protesting California's indeterminate sentencing policy. The action closed the lumata canning plant and auto license shop, with most inmates sent back to cells for the day. George Haynie described the strike as orderly and linked it to pickets led by Marlin Souza, wife of a prisoner, who faced disciplinary history but faced no major trouble during the stoppage.
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400 Families Evacuated After Ammonia Leak Near Butler
Police evacuated about 400 families in a 14 block area of Butler India Wednesday night after a railroad tank car containing ammonia leaked. The tanker was sealed off in about two hours and the evacuees returned home. The railroad spokesman said the car was moved out of town.
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Navy Fears Carrier Crisis Over Budget Cutback
Washington reports the Navy warns the carrier program faces a funding cutback that could delay the third nuclear carrier Eisenhower and force a reduction from 15 to as few as 12 or 8 carriers in coming years. Admirals argue carriers are central to U.S. ocean dominance, demanding continued investment and highlighting strategic deployments worldwide.
Humphrey Set to Leave Hospital After Routine Checkup
Wallace Town reports President Hubert H. Humphrey was to be released from Bethesda Naval Hospital after a three day stay for a routine physical examination and Anaide said everything was fine.
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Carson's Office Hit by Blaze
A fire damaged Johnny Carson's Rockefeller Center office while he had already left after taping Tonight. Furniture, scripts, clothes, and a portrait of Mrs Carson were destroyed. no injuries were reported. The cause was undetermined.
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Mondale Attacks Navy Policy On Carriers In Senate Speech
Senator Walter Mondale and co sponsor Clifford Case press an amendment to halt a half billion dollar nuclear aircraft carrier until GAO review. Mondale says the Navy clings to an outmoded fleet of 15 attack carriers despite costs and questionable need. He clarifies the amendment is not anti carrier but seeks a review of carrier numbers and roles.
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