Teens in five-county area more conservative on marijuana use
A survey of about 2,500 students in Franklin Jackson Jefferson Perry Williamson counties finds 25 percent will have tried marijuana by year end, 13 percent had tried by fall 1970, with two thirds saying they would not try it if offered. The study urges training for law enforcement and educators, countywide drug programs, and school resource materials.
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Southern Illinois
St. Louis, Mo
Joseph S. Hupert
Franklin
Jackson
Jefferson
Perry
Williamson
Illinois
Hupert
Illinois Law Enforcement Commission
Greater Egypt
Nel
Carbondale
Nixon nominates Merlin DuVal Jr for HEW health post
President Nixon announced the nomination of Merlin K. DuVal Jr for assistant secretary for health and scientific affairs at HEW. DuVal, 48, then dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine since 1964, would succeed Roger O. Egeberg who becomes a special health consultant to the president.
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Washington
Nixon
Merlin K. DuVal Jr
B. du Val
College of Medicine
University of Arizona
Roger O. Egeberg
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Secetary
Egeberg
HEW
Elliot L. Richardson
White House
DuVal
Senate allows girl pages in the chamber
The Senate voted to permit girl pages for the first time in 150 years, rejecting fears over safety for girls aged 14 to 17 on Washington streets. Senator Javits called it a historic breakthrough of women, while noting the move still leaves certain discriminatory provisions.
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Washington
Senate
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Chancellor search continues at SIU Carbondale
The SIU Carbondale chancellor selection committee chaired by Ivan Elliott Jr. of Carmi will seek more candidates to ensure the best choice. Several interviewed candidates remain under serious consideration as the board aims to name a new chancellor by the start of fall quarter to replace Robert G. Layer, who has served temporarily since Sept. 1, 1970.
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Siu
Carbondale
Elliott
Robert G. Layer
Layer
Eightyearold presses through line to view slain father
The eight year old son of McKinley Pace, age 38, shouted it’s my daddy as he forced his way through Cincinnati police lines to see his father’s body. Pace died in a shootout with two bondsmen. The incident highlights a fatal confrontation after Pace’s alleged bond violations.
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McKinley Pace
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pace
Loophole victory revives SST fight amid production hopes
Congress advances $85 million to restart SST contracts renewing interest in a fleet of production units. Senate opponents vow tactics to kill the plan while supporters argue the project could aid jobs and national prestige amid economic pressures and Concorde competition.
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Huse
Nixon
Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
Henry M. Jackson
House
New Offer on POWs Sparks Illinois Bond Debate
Springfield AP reports a party showdown looms as Gov Ogilvie's $990 million transportation bond faces delay. House Republicans hold a 90 to 87 majority and seek Democratic votes to approve the debt backed plan while pressuring for a CTA operating subsidy and a $4 million short haul train subsidy in the budget.
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Springfield
House
W. Robert Blair
Clyde Choate
Richard B. Ogilvie
Chicago Transit Authority
CTA
Revenue Committee
Choate
Ogilvie
Troop Cut Move Stalled in Senate Amid Delay
The Nixon administration won a one week delay in confronting a Senate bid to cut U S troops in Europe. Republican sources doubt enough votes exist to block Mansfield's 50 percent cut proposal for end of 1971 in the 300000 strong force. The White House backs delaying further and keeping current troop levels.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
U.S
Europe
Mike Mansfield
White House
Mansfield
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Pecos
Weekend Warmth Predicted With Sunny Skies
A forecast calls for a clear night with lows around 42 to 46 degrees. Friday will be mostly sunny and warmer with highs near 76 to 82 degrees. Weather details on map page 22.
US Proposal Seeks Neutral Area For Prisoner Internment
At the Paris peace talks Ambassador Bruce proposed moving North Vietnamese prisoners held in South Vietnam to a neutral country by air or sea. The offer followed prior rejections by Hanoi. South Vietnam hosts about 1,700 North Vietnamese prisoners. roughly 1,600 Americans are prisoners or missing in Southeast Asia. Sweden signaled possible help if an agreement is reached. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong demand a withdrawal date before prisoner questions. Thuy blamed Nixon for the stalemate and recalled the 1968 bombing halt agreed with Harriman. Nguyen Van Tien led the Viet Cong, pressing for a US withdrawal date.
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United States
South Vietnam
David K. E. Bruce
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Sweden
Paris
North Vietnam
Nixon
North
Xuan Thuy
Averell Harriman
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nguyen van Tien
Nguyen Thi Binh
Powell clout recalled prompts push to route state buying
Universities resist central buying plan as Sen. Jack Knuepfer seeks to require nearly all state agencies to purchase through the Department of General Services. The bill follows exposure of political contributions tied to Paul Powell, former secretary of state, and has support from Powell’s successor John Lewis and Auditor Michael Howlett. Critics warn of motives and difficulties for universities to buy specialized equipment.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Department of General Services
Jack Knuepfer
R-Elmhurst
Knuepfer
Paul Powell
Powell
Secretary of State
John Lewis
Michael Howlett
Knoepfer
Howlett
Governor’s Office
General Assembly
Board of Higher Education
Welfare reform plan backed by House committee
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Nixon family assistance plan a major welfare reform package. It includes federal welfare takeover and a 2400 income guarantee for a family of four. The measure would raise Social Security payroll taxes and increase maximum employer employee payments from 405.60 to 550.80 in 1972, impacting those earning 10200 or more.
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Washington
Nixon
House
Ways and Means
General Chapman Predicts Sudden Future Military Crisis
Camp Pendleton California AP reports General Chapman telling over 800 Ni League members that the next U S crisis will be sudden and likely a surprise. He says he has Pentagon authority to build a new corps to combat ready status at an enhanced level.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
Chapman
United States
Ni League
Niemedig
Pentagon
Ian
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