Solon Claims Illegal Forces Debate Over Old Law
Senator Mike Gravel says the Defense Department is operating beyond the 1950 law limits on armed forces, claiming Army, Navy and Air Force exceed ceilings while the draft bill remains stalled. Gravel sent a letter to Defense Secretary Laird detailing troop counts and urging compliance with existing law. Pentagon spokesman Friedheim noted the delay stems from withdrawal timing disputes and ongoing committee discussions.
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Texas College Gets State Cash for Aircraft Mechanics Program
Gov. Preston Smith ordered a $75,000 transfer from the Central Education Agency budget to Texas Southtest College at Brownsville. The funds finance an aircraft mechanics program, deemed in the public interest and for the state's welfare as the 1972 fiscal year begins.
Cops Raid Theaters Seize Films and Book Patrons
Friday night police raided two theaters with a five man squad. They seized four films and booked six persons for possession and display of pornographic material. Joy Theater at 221 West Houston and Capri Theater at 1430 North Main were served with a warrant from Justice Jimmie Gutierrez. Officers also took names and addresses of patrons.
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Viet Pullout Paratroops Leaving 20 Civilians Die Reds Blow Up Bus
Communist attacks in South Vietnam killed 20 civilians and wounded 16 when a bus exploded. US Army helicopters were shot down and ground firefight hit a government outpost as withdrawal of paratroopers began. Other incidents include a Skyraider down in Laos and heavy DMZ shelling with no reported Vietnamese losses.
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Health Aid Is Pushed by Magnuson for Child Care
Washington Senator Magnuson introduced legislation to fund most medical bills for children needing costly care. The plan offers government payments for expenses beyond 5 percent of a family's income for households under 15000 dollars, with higher costs shared by higher income families. Coverage would start with younger children and expand to all under 18, aiming to spare thousands from crippling or preventable deaths.
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Interior Chief Plans West Tour Visits Johnson Ranch
Interim Secretary Rogers C. B. Morton announced Operation West a four week Interior Department tour in the West. He will visit former President Lyndon B. Johnson next Wednesday at the Johnson City ranch in Texas for a courtesy call.
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Police Toll Reaches New June Death Count
Washington police report nine officers killed in June at nine airports and coffee shops as the International Association logs 125 robberies and larcenies. Chief officers note most deaths were from handguns with one rifle and one strangulation case. one suspect, Robert Netherlin, 36, tied to the Stevens area, voiced threats.
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Puzzled POW Flight Checked by U S Officials
U S officials deny plans to charter a SAS flight to North Vietnam for POW releases. State Department spokesman Robert J. McCloskey said no evidence of such a move was confirmed and stressed no arrangement with SAS existed. The Stockholm newspaper Dagens Nyheter reported the probe as possible.
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Ky May Appeal Ky's Run Up to Ballot
Saigon reports Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky may appeal a court ruling blocking him from the October presidential ballot. Ky seeks all legal avenues as Chief Justice only accepts a full court review. timetable unclear with judges abroad. Thieu favored for reelection, while Minh contemplates withdrawal if election seen as unfair. US maintains hands-off stance while hoping for a fair vote.
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