Bikini Now Less Radioactive than Denver
The Atomic Energy Commission reports Bikini atoll less radioactive than the U.S. mainland after years of nuclear testing. Experts say radiation is minimal and life on the atoll is returning, with Bikinians preparing to resettle as cleanup continues under Defense Atomic Support Agency oversight.
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Thieu Aides Say 40000 More U.S. Troops To Withdraw
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky announced that 40,000 American troops will be withdrawn from Vietnam between now and November. The plan follows meetings with Nguyen Van Thieu and Gen. Creighton Abrams after discussions with U.S. and South Vietnamese officials. Navy personnel reductions and a naval advisory group are also noted as part of Nixon’s broader force cuts.
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Haynsworth Likely to Be Confirmed for Supreme Court
President Nixon's nominee Judge Clement F. Haynsworth Jr. seems headed for Senate approval despite civil rights and labor opposition. Judiciary Committee hearings may alter views, with Sen. Javits signaling a probable nay yet predicting confirmation. Some critics and Sen. Griffin show mixed support as the process moves forward.
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Israeli Air Strikes Hit Egypt Gulf Coast Fifth Time in Six Days
Israeli planes bombed Ras Za'farana and Ras Gharib on the Gulf of Suez coast as Egypt reports anti aircraft fire drove off raiders. An eight hour artillery duel occurred near Port Taufiq while Arab guerrillas attacked on the Golan Heights. UN talks expected to resume by week end.
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Student Loan Bill Called Up
House leaders and President Nixon face embarrassment as opponents of high interest rates join with lawmakers demanding tough action on student rioters to block a promised boost in interest on government guaranteed student loans.
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Weather and political finance notes in same edition
The 6 am to noon readings show 58 to 61 with a chance of showers and cooler conditions ahead for Terre Haute and Indiana. Illinois expects showers and cooler weather, while a national debate on student loans continues with Nixon urging banks to offer 7 percent fixed-rate loans and a 3 percent government subsidy option.
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Like Mother Like Daughter At Union Hospital
A Marshall Illinois mother and her daughter share a hospital room in the Union Hospital maternity ward. Mrs Theodore Bishart age 36 gave birth to her ninth child a girl on September 12. Her daughter in law Mrs Robert Lewis age 20 gave birth to her first child a girl on September 14. Both babies will be named Anita Yvonne. They are all reported doing well and each mother is expected to be released within a few days.
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Three Men Plead Guilty in Prison Escape Case
Three men Clyde R. Marshall Willie Ray Short and Harold Claude Bennett pleaded guilty to leaving the U S Penitentiary honor farm near Terre Haute on January 7 1969 The judge sentenced Short and Bennett to 60 days consecutive to existing terms and ordered Marshall to wed within ten days or risk probation revocation Continued on Page 14 Col 2.
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Nixon Nomination Clears Senate For Haynsworth Jr
Across multiple East and Central beats the digest notes Nixon faces Senate confirmation for Clement F. Haynsorth Jr. to the Supreme Court despite civil rights and labor opposition.
Allott Declines To Be Candidate For Senate Leader
Sen. Gordon Allott of Colorado says he will not be a candidate for the minority leader post leaving the race to Sen. Hugh Scott Sen. Roman Hruska and Sen. Howard Baker. He notes no commitments from colleagues and will not seek the position while aiming for a unified party in the Senate.
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Nebraska
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Tennessee
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American Conservative Union
Republicans Search for Senate Candidate in 1970 Race
Indiana Republicans weighing a bid to defeat Sen. Vance Hartke examined Col. Frank Borman as a possible candidate but found him ineligible due to residency. At the Indiana Republican Editorial Association meeting in Indianapolis, leaders including Mayor Lugar and Rep. Dickinson urged Nixon era confidence in government.
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Attu Island Declared Westernmost Point of U S
Alaska holds both the northernmost and westernmost status in the United States. Attu Island, located at 172 degrees east longitude, is identified as the westernmost point in the nation.
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