Cambodian troops defend Phnom Penh amid heavy clashes
Cambodian defenders backed by U S helicopter gunships fought Communist forces on the city’s outskirts as U S planes and C 130 transports shuttle arms and materiel to Lon Nol’s forces. A previous airbase attack prompted a curfew and tightened security.
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Uphill Battle Seen for Nixon Proposals
Nixon faces strong opposition to his plan to overhaul the federal bureaucracy and share federal revenues with states and cities. Congress and party leaders expect a tough fight, though health legislation looks more likely to pass with broad support and backing from AFL-CIO and Senator Kennedy.
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Democrats attack Nixon on Southeast Asia and economy
Democrats assail President Nixon in a sharp response to the State of the Union, accusing him of ignoring Indochina and the economy. National Chairman Lawrence O'Brien questions Nixon doctrine and Cambodia policy while highlighting unemployment, stating millions are out of work and urging job programs.
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Apollo ready for moon shot
Project officials report readiness for the Monday countdown for America's fourth moon landing mission. The crew includes Alan B. Shepard Stuart A. Roosa and Edgar D. Mitchell with a blastoff set for 3 23 p m EST Sunday. Shepard forecasts a productive mission despite a helicopter crash injuring Eugene A. Cernan during simulated lunar landings.
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Edgar D. Mitchell
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Eugene A. Cernan
Indian River
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Rail labor talks recess without settlement
Negotiations between management and one of the unions that shut down U S railroads last month recessed without a contract. BRAC seeks a 40 to 45 percent raise over three years while UTU and others may accept smaller increases if work rules stay. A new round was not scheduled, with a March moratorium looming.
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Nixon Briefs Reagan On Welfare And Tax Sharing
President Nixon briefed California Governor Ronald Reagan on welfare reform and revenue sharing plans and urged bipartisan action in Congress. Reagan criticized Nixon's family assistance plan as doubling welfare rolls and adding 4.5 billion dollars in costs.
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Money on minds of scions
Dominion Post reports in Charleston that money matters occupied lawmakers last week as Governor Moore’s budget, agency overspending, and pay raises for legislators drew attention. The legislature granted a 10 day extension for budget submission after the governor completed his plan yesterday.
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Moore budget for 1971 72 in West Virginia
Gov Arch A Moore Jr submitted a record revenue budget of 362,280 426 for 1971 72 with 84 percent for health and education. The increase over the current budget is 51 621 267 and new revenue needed to balance is 32.2 million. Education seeks 31.5 million more including 3.5 million for five year old kindergarten and 12 million for teacher raises plus 10.8 million for higher education.
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West Virginia
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UMW funds case moves to trial in DC court
Labor Department lawyers begin detailed evidence in the UMW financial records case in Washington DC. They seek an injunction to require receipts for more than 100 million dollars in dues and union income spent between 1967 and 1969. The proceeding is part of a broader fight over the 1969 UMW election and reforms.
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United Mine Workers of America
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William B. Bryant
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Joseph L Rauh Jr
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