Nixon proposes White House narcotics control agency
President Nixon calls for a special White House agency to unite federal drug abuse prevention, education, treatment, rehabilitation, training and research programs. He seeks $155 million and orders executive action until Congress passes law. Dr Jerome H Jaffe named special narcotics consultant.
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Kennedy Backs NYT Full Disclosure On Vietnam Secrets
Senator Edward M. Kennedy calls for The New York Times to publish parts of the secret Pentagon files on Vietnam during the Kennedy era and Johnson era. He says the American people deserve full information and warns many officials misled the public as escalation occurred.
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Contract Signs With General Telephone Co Northwest
Coeur d Alene UPY members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 81 approve a two year contract with General Telephone Co of the Northwest. Workers receive a 10.1 percent raise in year one with a wage open in year two. First year increases range from 15 to 48 cents per hour for 791 employees across eastern Washington northern Idaho and western Montana. Ballots: 424 returned 255 in favor 155 opposed 14 invalid. Negotiations have been ongoing since May 10.
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