Reports of Increasing Atrocities Urge Probe
New York Times correspondent Neil Sheehan argues in the Sunday book review that growing documentation of alleged U S war crimes by military and civilian leaders should push Congress to launch a fullscale investigation to prevent further incidents in Vietnam. He cites 33 recent books detailing conduct by U S forces.
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SST project ends as 97 workers face job loss
Transportation Secretary Volpe orders a hiring freeze to save costs after the Senate and House vote to stop funding the supersonic transport. An $85 million emergency package covers contractor terminations, research contracts, and office phaseout. Magruder warns the mockup, engines, and parts may be sold or discarded, with little private money expected.
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Goldwater Says Agnew More Popular Than Nixon Now
Sen. Barry Goldwater asserts vice president Spiro Agnew is probably more popular than President Nixon within the Republican Party today. He predicts Nixon will be the 1972 GOP nominee with Agnew as running mate and notes Agnew is respected for his Senate leadership and work.
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Connecticut freshmen seek $12 billion release from Nixon
Reps. Ella Grasso and William Cotter announce a resolution to the House Democratic Caucus urging President Nixon to release 12 billion dollars impounded for urban renewal mass transit water and sewerage and other programs. They plan to present at the April 21 caucus meeting and say Congress passed the appropriations. If the BMB can veto items there is little need for Congressional action.
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Mathias proposes tax return confidentiality protection bill
Senator Charles Mathias plans to introduce legislation to keep taxpayers data confidential. The bill would require taxpayer consent before tax preparers could use return information for any purpose including marketing by firms expanding into financial services.
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Interoffice memo damages Democrats' party cooperation
A Democratic National Committee treasurer Robert Strauss wrote a sharp memo to staff accusing many of them of aiding a two day meeting of state chairmen while a major April 21 fundraising dinner was being planned. The state chairmen defended the use of a few aides saying staff helped organize. Strauss stressed the need to spend fundraising money wisely as the party grapples with a large debt.
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