FBI reports violent crime in U S up 11 percent
FBI data show violent crime in the United States rose 11 percent in the first half of 1971, with murders up 10 percent and robberies up 14 percent while overall crime increased 7 percent. Regional and city comparisons are given, as is data on murdered officers and a separate earthquake motion measure bill advancing in California.
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Solons deny influence in ship settlement case
In Washington on Wednesday Senator William Proxmire defended four Louisiana lawmakers from Navy claims of improper influence. He called Gordon Rule's account a normal request for agency speed, while Senator Russell Long and Senator Alten Ellender dismissed any coercive intent and urged the Navy to adjust the Avondale Corp. claim promptly.
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Dwis
Navy
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Gordon Rule
Rule
Russell Long
D-La
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Long
Avondale Corp
Alten J. Ellender
Cranston defends right to filibuster in Senate vote
Senator Alan Cranston of California defended unlimited debate, reversing a prior stance. He praised the two thirds Rule 22 barrier but said he will oppose efforts to curb it. He argued filibusters can serve good purposes, and will use them as long as Senate rules permit.
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Alan Cranston
D-Calif
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Mike Gravel
Alaska
California
Vietnam
Nixon proposes cyclamate reimbursement plan
The Nixon administration on Wednesday urged legislation to compensate companies injured by the 1969 ban on cyclamate. The proposal would allow suits in the US Court of Claims and authorize a court to determine compensation amounts.
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