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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1969
Page
3
Senator Bayh discusses his role in questioning Judge Haynsworth's finances during the nomination fight. He notes doubts from labor leaders and describes discrepancies in answers. Bayh cites erosion of public confidence in the court and reflects on Haynsworth's narrow vote impact.
Kesler discusses civilian prosecutions while Meadle claims military provisions don t apply in his case. Meadle says Calley ordered him to shoot about 370 Viet Namese. he personally fired on 15 to 20. He was medically discharged after losing a foot to a land mine.
Judge Clement F. Haynsworth Jr. asks Furman University not to cancel an invitation to Sen Birch Bayh to speak on campus next spring. He notes Bayh led supporters who helped defeat Haynsworths Supreme Court nomination and asks the invitation stand. Furman, in Greenville, S C, is where Haynsworth resides and maintains his office.
Washington agencies report most railroads threaten to halt service across the United States if four shopcraft unions strike at 12 01 a m Wednesday. Labor Secretary Shultz urges continued bargaining while the Nixon administration weighs possible actions if no voluntary deal is reached. The unions warn of a government deadline ending a cooling off period. A historical note mentions the Mission of San Diego founded in 1769.
Tax reforms on page one discuss quotas and the intangibles tax benefit. The intangibles provision allows producers to deduct all well drilling costs in the year incurred, a larger writeoff than many other industries receive for similar expenses.
The rule sets the end of 1969 as the cut-off for eligibility for the draft lottery. Those who will be 25 or older by year’s end are excluded. Anyone turning 19 or losing deferment in 1970 must wait for the 1970 lottery. From 1971, the lottery includes only those who turned 19 in 1970 or had deferments removed.
Grace Jones born a slave in Texas in 1858 died at age 111 in Milwaukee after a long nursing home residence. Officials note her memory reached 19th century plantation life while she did not grasp Apollo missions or Nixon’s presidency. She died at Milwaukee County Hospital with no survivors.
Dr McQuigs urged teachers to study confrontation groups and improve human relations at their schools. He challenged locating barriers for black and economically disadvantaged students and taking action. Rev Arnold and NAACP leader Don Turner pressed for awareness and history promoting pride across races.
The wife of Leo Katte a 27 year old railroad worker filed for divorce saying she cannot tolerate his cactus collection of 1417 plants. She faces a choice between husband and cacti as the court case unfolds in London.
Critics say Rumsfeld failed to marshal sufficient Republican support to preserve the OEO. The Senate backed a bill to preserve administrative control, and the House plan must be reconciled with the Senate measure to determine OEO's future.
A doctor tested preparation called Preparation H shrinks inflamed hemorrhoids and relieves pain. Tests on hundreds of patients in New York Washington DC and the Midwest support its use without prescription. The product soothes tissues protects the area and eases bowel movements. It outsells other remedies in ointment or suppository form.
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