Senate leaders eyed rule changes amid filibuster flood
Washington sources report Senate leaders plan a rules overhaul to curb filibusters as the 92nd Congress opens January 21. Proposals include dropping the required supermajority to three fifths, sparking new minority tactics by conservatives.
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48 Deaths Blamed On Mid-Winter Storm
United Press International reports a brutal mid winter storm across the western two thirds of the United States. At least 48 storm related deaths in seven states with thousands stranded and widespread travel hazards.
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Nixon Heads to California for Extended White House Break
President Nixon, following his doctor's orders, flew to the Western White House in San Clemente with Mrs Nixon for an eight to ten day stay. White House physician Brig. Gen. Walter Tkach said Nixon is in excellent shape and needs more relaxation away from Washington after months near the capital.
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Climb Attempt Team Returns From Grand Teton Mission
MOOSE Wyoming UP I reports climber Paul Petzoldt led 23 youths ages 15 to 28 in a failed Grand Teton ascent amid 30 below zero, ice, and zero visibility. Nine climbers reached near the summit before conditions forced a retreat to base. The party celebrated New Year with a warm meal before returning Monday. In Toledo Ohio county officials, judge Robert Franklin could not locate a Bible for swearing in commissioner Saul Wittneberg and used David Reuben’s sex book instead.
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Long Hair At Issue In Idaho Guard Case
Idaho National Guard private John Baugh of Boise argues long hair wigs for cosmetic purposes qualify under drill rules. An impartial hearing is set with Col Louis Fassett to rule on whether the wig upholds military standards and whether induction orders stay in force.
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Dangerous hobby leads to self inflicted archery banter
An archery enthusiast Heinz Muiller in Chertsey England was rushed to hospital after firing an antique cross bow arrow into his stomach while loading it. His mother told police it was a hobby and the injury required emergency surgery with a satisfactory prognosis. In Nottingham England police warned Gordon King after he announced an eight man vigilante squad to guard a housing development from vandals.
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