Bombing Kills Salvation Army Worker in Belfast Fire
A terrorist bombing devastated a Belfast carpet factory site, killing a Salvation Army member and injuring five Salvationists after a blast that sparked Belfast's worst blaze in a decade. In Londonderry four gunmen were wounded by British forces. authorities blame the IRA.
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Salvationists
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Powell confirmed. Rehnquist on track for Senate approval
The Senate easily confirmed Lewis F. Powell Jr. to the Supreme Court by 89 to 1 and eyed William H. Rehnquist for a second vacancy. Sen. Birch Bayh opposes moving quickly on Rehnquist, while Powell expressed humility at the historic confirmation. Harris was the sole vote against Powell, citing elitist perceptions. Powell, 64, predicts he cannot begin a full-time court role until after year’s start. The Rehnquist hearing began with Eastland and Hrusk oa urging approval. the committee backed the nomination 12 to 4. Memorial services for Harriet McCormack drew leaders including Johnson and Mrs. Nixon at St. Margaret’s in Dorchester.
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Hugo L. Black
Phoenix, Ariz
Senate Judiciary Committee
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D-Miss
Roman L. Hrusk
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
House
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Johnson
Harriet McCormack
St. Margaret’s
Dorchester
McCormack
Congress
California congressman and Farm Bureau speak at Chicago meeting
Roger Fleming long time Farm Bureau lobbyist addressed 6 000 members at the annual AFBF gathering in Chicago. Rep B F Sisk of California followed, promoting HR 7597 on farm price bargaining. Delegates prepare for Wednesday votes as debates focus on farm policy and sector support.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
California
Farm Bureau
Roger Fleming
Washington
B. F. Sisk
AFBF
Tentative Resolutions Committee
Illinois
Stanford England
Macon County Farm Bureau
Earl L. Butz
Cheshire, Conn
Phnom Penh under bombardment as Cambodian siege tightens
Rockets strike Phnom Penh injuring three civilians while a bridge is destroyed southwest of the capital. Battles rage near Phnom Baset as North Vietnamese forces hold fortified positions and U S air power struggles to dislodge them. In Saigon, air strikes report 29 NVA dead and dozens of bunkers damaged.
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Tunney to Back Muskie Endorsement Expected
Sen. John V. Tunney of California will endorse Sen. Edmund S. Muskie for the Democratic presidential nomination. The move signals Muskie’s resurgence amid polling showing Kennedy leading in the race and follows Tunney’s rising influence in California, Kennedy’s ally at Virginia Law School.
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New York Times
Washington
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California
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Maine
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Muskie
Los Angeles
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
University of Virginia Law
Speed Reading Course Offered in Carbondale
Arrangements for a 21 hour speed reading course open to anyone over 13 promise a reading speed over 1000 words per minute and at least 15 percent gain in comprehension after seven weeks. Orientation lectures are free and set for December 6 7 8 9 10 11 at SIU Holiday Inn and Student Center Mississippi Room.
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NAB far short of goal inspires veterans job plan
The National Alliance of Businessmen reports placing 2,720 veterans in jobs monthly, far below its 100,000 annual target set after President Nixon’s call. With 300,000 unemployed recent veterans and 13,600 of 36,000 pledged jobs filled by November, the effort lags the goal amid rising unemployment and a higher rate than the nation.
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