Nixon backs plan to curb discrimination in state local jobs
The Nixon administration endorses a bill extending federal civil rights powers to combat racial bias in state and local police and other agencies. It would broaden the EEOC to private employment and Dimillian state and local workers, with enforcement split between courts and EEOC mechanisms.
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Bill would push centralized police equipment purchases
Sen. Alan Cranston proposes amendments to the federal crime control act to let states use federal aid for centralized procurement of police gear. He says regional buying could save California cities millions annually and cites examples of price differences between large and small purchases.
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Prisoner diary details after seven months in Tupamaro hands
Claude L. Fly, a U.S. soils expert held by Tupamaro terrorists for seven months in Uruguay, has written a 600 page diary and life history about his ordeal. His son John says Fly delivered the diary to the British Hospital where he is recovering after a heart attack.
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Seed corn case under advisement in North Carolina
Agriculture Commissioner Grahamack hears two day session after farmers alleged Green Brothers Seed Co sold high yield seed that was not delivered. Commission ordered show cause to revoke license but allowed resume of normal sales while transcripts and evidence are reviewed. Company manager W L Jones denied misrepresentation. Firm’s operations span North Carolina and South Carolina with home office in Nashville Tennessee and seeds in Missouri, Texas.
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Cholera Outbreak Prompts District Lockdown in Kenya
Authorities seal off Tana region in Conat Provinces after cholera reports in Mesaroa. Police establish roadblocks on highways and restrict movement as vaccination supplies for a regional drive are moved into the area.
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Weather Forecast Patchy Rain and Cooling Regions
The forecast notes diminishing rain chances with decreasing clouds Saturday afternoon. Highs near 50 today, 52 Monday, with lows around 27 tonight. Virginia and North Carolina show varying winds, showers, and cooling, with snow flurries in mountains and mixed rain across the region.
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Hunger study claimed hidden by HEW officials
Senator Hollings accused HEW Secretary Richardson of suppressing a nutritional survey that reportedly shows 18 million Americans suffer hard core malnutrition. He expects a House subcommittee to push for public release next week while project director Dr Arnold Shaffer defends incompleteness of the findings during a public appearance on the East Side.
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Victim of kidnapping released in Venezuela
Entique Dao, held 26 days by kidnapers demanding 144000, was released unharmed in Caracas. Police say seven kidnapers not linked to Leon Taurel case. Jacobo Taurel paid 900000 ransom. Money recovered. kidnapers captured and identities withheld by spokesman.
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Curiosity in trial reveals juror questioning rights at My Lai case
A six member jury in the Calley case at Fort Benning, ongoing from 1968 to date, has shown a strong interest in questioning witnesses and demanding exhibits. Judge Kennedy rules on admissibility, with jurors submitting more than 20 questions to be considered. Witnesses involve operations around My Lai and the Americal Division, while jurors include McIntosh, Browes, Sutem, Ford, Bierbaum, and Calley as defendants and officers.
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Criticism of School Integration Heard in North Carolina
Citizens from seven North Carolina cities testified before the state advisory committee on Civil Rights during a three day interschool desegregation hearing. They charged racism brutality and coercion in unitary systems, with Wilmington witnesses describing hostility by teachers police and judges. Rev Eugene Templeton cited Wilmington officials as failing to ease desegregation, while others linked federal funds to integration and accused white decision makers of harming black students and communities.
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