Senate OKs HEW Funds Amid Veto Threat and Charges
Senate approved a $39.7 billion HEW funding bill despite Nixon veto threats and charges of porkbarrel spending. Supporters cited added health, education, and welfare allocations including $1.8 billion for health and education. The vote split largely along party lines with several Republicans backing the measure and Democratic leaders arguing for inflation controls.
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Senate approves four year education aid bill despite admin stance
Two Senate committees back a four year extension worth 27.4 billion for federal education programs including elementary and secondary aid. The bills support handicapped education vocational training and aid for districts educating children of workers at military bases. The White House favors a two year plan and a block grant approach.
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Aussies Plan Drinking Probe
Sydney Australia United Press international reports the Australian army will probe beer drinking on the front in South Vietnam after an officer was killed by an enlisted man. Army Minister Andrew Peacock said the soldier confessed to drinking 15 to 20 cans.
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