Strauss Takes On Perils As New Democratic Chairman
Robert Strauss assumes the role of national Democratic chairman pledging to unite factions and win back defectors. He narrowly defeated Mrs. Westwood for the post at the Democratic National Committee meeting, amid praise from McGovern and Senator Kennedy and calls for broader party dialogue.
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Nixon eyes executive order to form natural resources department
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration weighs creating a Department of Natural Resources by presidential order after Interior Secretary Morton asks aides for Feb recommendations by Dec 15. The move echoes earlier EPA creation via executive action and follows Cabinet-wide reorganization push amid ongoing political shifts.
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Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Reclamation
Roy Ash
Litton Industries
Office of Management and Budget
John C. Whitaker
William T. Pecora
Salute in nude encounter rule at Tan Son Nhut Airbase
An Air Force order from Maj. Paul M. Boseman of the 377th Security Police Squadron says enlisted personnel should salute when recognizing an officer even if both are nude. The notice, linked to a photo of Brig. Gen. Ralph Holland in uniform, aims to stress saluting regardless of attire.
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Red troops push toward Saigon near Parrot's Beak
AP reports fresh North Vietnamese units infiltrating toward Saigon from the Parrot's Beak region of Cambodia. A sharp ground battle with a South Vietnamese militia left 87 North Vietnamese dead nine miles south of Tay Ninh. Thirteen U S B52 strikes hit a 23 by 48 mile arc northeast and north of Saigon, with additional attacks in Binh Duong Province. Weather hindered air operations but Baas continued to target staging areas.
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Death of Sen Hughes may end New York crime committee
In Albany the Joint Legislative Committee on Crime, once a powerful panel led by Sen John Hughes since 1966, faces possible abolition after Hughes's death and staff losses. New Senate leader Warren M Anderson hints at ending some special panels to curb duplicative work, though pressure remains from members who covet the chair.
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Binghamton
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Onondaga County Family Court
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John Dunne
Garden City
John Marchi
Staten Island
Joint Crime Committee
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Queens
St Hyacineth church tabernacle chalices stolen
A 250 pound tabernacle containing three gold plated chalices was stolen from St Hyacineth Catholic Church in Cleveland. The intruder also ransacked the sanctuary, vestments, and poor box. Pastor Joseph Rutkowski found the theft yesterday morning on opening the church.
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Ohio
St. Hyacineth
Joseph Rutkowski
Girard College Teachers End Month Strike
Teachers at Girard College Philadelphia return to classrooms after a month on strike. An agreement with school officials on their first contract ends the walkout supporting 400 fatherless boys.
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