Kennedy Ousted as Democratic Whip in Senate Coup
Sen Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts was removed from the Senate Democratic whip post by Sen Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia by a 31 to 24 vote as the 92nd Congress opened. The leadership shakeup followed amid broader disputes over Nixon policy in Southeast Asia and antiwar protests on Capitol Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Byrd
Kennedy
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
GOP
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Scott
Baker
Congress
Nixon
Southeast Asia
Mike Mansfield
Cambodia
Mansfield
Cooper
U.S
Capitol
Indochina
Frank Moss
Utah
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Impeachment Move Revived for Justice Douglas
Rep Louis Wyman revived efforts to impeach Justice William O. Douglas proposing a six panel investigating body with subpoena and oath powers beyond the House subcommittee. He cites the subcommittee report noting possible side income by Douglas in the 60s while on the bench. About 110 congressmen previously pressed for action amid claims of gambling ties and controversial book excerpts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
William O. Douglas
Louis Wyman
R-N.h
House
Douglas
Wyman
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Emanuel Celler
DNY
Celler Subcommittee
Andrus Sees State Aid for Idaho Public Schools Possible
Gov Cecil D Andrus said state funding for public schools may be possible in the future, but not this legislative session due to money constraints. He outlined budget changes, cost cuts, and reforms in state agencies while stressing no one factor should starve education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Charnock
Boise
UPIV
Cecil D. Andrus
Andrus
Health Department
Legislat Ce
Delbert FE. Colwell
Idaho
Calwell
Ray Clovis
Personnel Commission
Oil Spill Off California Coast Threatens Wildlife
The Oregon Standard tanker leak fouled 60 miles of coastline from San Francisco to Pt. Reyes as volunteers rushed to haul oil from beaches and birds. Cleanup crews used vacuum barges while officials warned wildlife damage remains uncertain amid spill estimates from 500000 to 1900000 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific
San Francisco Bay
Golden Gate
Bolinas Lagoon
Russ Revere
Marine Biology
Bolinas
Philip Ward
Ward
Standard Oil of California
Oregon Standard
Arizona Standard
Golden Gate Bridge
Oregon
British Strike 100 Percent Effective Stoppage Hits Mails
British postal workers claim a complete mail stoppage with support from the International Federation of Postal Trade Unions. Affiliates in 80 countries urged refusal to handle Britain’s communications, including telegrams and telex, as the Post Office reported the strike 100 percent effective. Thousands of telephone operators returned to work amid the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon F. Josel
London
UPI
Britain
International Federation of Postal Trade Unions
International Federation
Brussels
British Postal Union
United States
France
Belgium
Italy
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Post Office Corp
Baeir
Nixon Plans Emergency Increase to National Debt Limit
President Nixon will seek Congress approval for an emergency rise in the national debt ceiling to allow continued borrowing to pay bills. Treasury official Paul Volcker said the current limit of about 395 billion is insufficient to cover obligations through the fiscal year end June 30, with a likely need of 20 billion or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
Nixon
Congress
Paul A. Volcker
Treasury
Volcker
Steel price hikes spread as firms lift materials costs
Pittsburgh report notes two more firms followed major producers by raising steel prices used in construction and ship building. Jones & Laughlin raised about 6.8 percent matching U S Steel. Youngstown Sheet & Tube increased plate steel 8.8 percent and structural steel 7.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
UPD
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
U.S. Steel Corp
Bethlehem
Armco
Lukens
Kaiser Steel
Jones & Laughlin
U.S Steel Corp
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Bee
Thur
Sen. Kennedy
Department of Administrative Services
Management Services
Wwe
Daily Bee
Bargain Supplies
N. 3Rd. Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!