Bill seeks $50,000 aid for families of fallen officers
U.S. senators unveiled legislation to pay families of police fire and prison guards killed on duty up to 50 thousand dollars, with 165 million expected in 18 months. The bill would also insure high risk officers and offer 50 thousand dollars to crime victims under federal jurisdiction, while urging states to adopt similar plans. Since 1961, 633 officers have been slain, including 100 last year.
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Nixon Reassures on Campaign Bill No Veto Expected
Nixon promised his Senate lieutenant he will not veto the campaign spending bill now in conference. If enacted, the measure limits 1972 presidential spending, requires disclosure of contributions over 100, and sets personal spending caps. timing suggests early 1972 enactment with full publicity and broadcast rate rules.
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Florida to prosecute Cities Service over phosphate spill
Florida readies comprehensive legal action against Cities Service Co. for the Dec 3 release of two billion gallons of phosphate sludge into the Peace River. Gov. Askew's counsel Ed Dunn said the state will use all legal resources, with a suspected massive damage claim. Blueshell crabmeat industry losses alone were estimated at $1 million.
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Packard resigns Pentagon post
Washington United Press International reports David Packard resigning as deputy defense secretary citing strictly personal reasons. The White House released letters between President Nixon and Packard, noting no successor yet and Packard planning to rejoin Hewlett Packard.
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Jackson quits Breadbasket amid SCLC probe in Chicago
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson resigned as head of Operation Breadbasket after being put on paid suspension by SCLC pending an investigation into his sponsorship of Black Expo. He notified officials by telegram effective December 17 and confirmed the move at a Breadbasket meeting. The exposition for black business, held this fall, reportedly grossed 497212 with a 176142 profit in 1971.
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