Federal panel to hear suit against Vietnam War today
A three judge federal panel in Philadelphia will hear a suit challenging the Vietnam War’s constitutionality filed by local peace activists on behalf of federal taxpayers. The plaintiffs seek halting Southeast Asia military expenditures and extension of the Selective Service Act, arguing Congress never declared war. The case names Defense Secretary Melvin Laird and argues executive actions misrepresented facts to Congress. The panel includes Judge Joseph S. Lord and Circuit Judge Arlin Adams, and Judge Daniel Huyett.
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Bribery Sweeps New York Construction Industry
New York’s vast construction sector pays at least 25 million dollars yearly in bribes to inspectors, highway officials, policemen, safety inspectors, FHA agents, clerks, union reps, and blue-collar workers. A six-week Times investigation reveals bribes ranging from 5 to 10000 dollars to avoid delays, with graft estimated at 1 to 2 percent of project costs, below Knapp Commission estimates.
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Weather Outlook and Rainfall Update for Middletown Monticello
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and warmer conditions on Tuesday. Highs in the 60s to near 70 with mid 70s possible. lows in the 50s. Rain probability around 50 percent. light variable winds. Also notes Middletown and Monticello rainfall totals to date and last year, plus a pollution watch with EPA contact details.
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The Times Regain B cC Val 16 No 37 June 26 1972
The Times Regain B cC Val 16 No 37 is dated Monday June 26 1972 and published by Orange County Publications Division of Ottaway Newspapers Inc. at 40 Mulberry St Middletown NY 10940. It notes home delivery rates of 90 cents per week and newsstand prices of 15 cents for a daily copy and 20 cents for Sunday Record.
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Middletown
N.Y
Martha Mitchell Threatens Split Over Nixon Campaign
Martha Mitchell called to say she will leave her husband former Attorney General John Mitchell if he does not quit President Nixon's re election drive. She criticized the campaign as dirty and recounted an UPI call cut short by a security agent removing the telephone.
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Argentina imposes beef sale limits to boost exports
New restrictions take effect today allowing beef sales in Argentina only one week in every three. Officials say the move will raise export share to 35 percent of production from 25 percent, with about 45 million cattle on roughly 23 million people.
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Argentina
Brandt Opens Re election Bid in Berlin Fight for Majority
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt launched his re election bid urging voters to restore his coalition’s parliamentary majority. His Social Democratic Free Democrat bloc has weakened amid defections over East reconciliation and economic reforms. His controversial moves include non aggression pacts with the Soviet Union and Poland, shaping postwar territorial questions.
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