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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1972
Page
1
The May CPI rose three tenths of one percent to 124.7 as clothing and transportation costs climbed, offset by grocery declines and a meat price drop. Wages edged up, boosting purchasing power despite higher living costs, with gains largely from non controlled items like used cars and houses.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University funding bills without amendments while cutting about 750000 from the Board of Higher Education budget. Total U of I and SIU budgets were maintained at 270.9 million and 130 million respectively, with tuition increases challenged by Democrats.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee there is no difference with President Nixon on approving new U S weapons systems in the SALT debate. He emphasized a triple play for peace and noted Congress can differ, while Kissinger argued the treaty and arms plans stand on their own merits.
McGovern celebrates a large New York primary victory with about 225 delegates and moves within 200 votes of a first ballot win at the Democratic National Convention. He says a Miami Beach nomination is possible, while Kennedy remains a leading but undecided option for VP.
Senator Edard M. Kennedy of Massachusetts said there are no circumstances under which he would accept a nomination for any national office this year. He issued the statement to quell speculation sparked by a New York Times report about a draft for the vice presidential spot.
Elizabeth Holtzman defeated Rep. Emanuel Celler 15 557 to 14 995 in an upset for renomination in Brooklyn. Celler, 84, longtime Judiciary Committee chair, loses as Abzug also fails to unseat Rep. Ryan. Separately, three Penn Central crew injured after a derailment caused by vandals tampering with a switch on a freight train.
The Democratic National Committee wins a key constitutional clash over minority balance rules for convention delegations. A U.S. Court of Appeals reversal allows potential unseating of 59 Chicago delegates led by Mayor Daley as Credentials Committee debates the issue.
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