Use Veto To Protect Taiwan, Stratton Says
Congressman Samuel S. Stratton urged the United States to veto a United Nations package that would seat both Communist and Nationalist China in the Security Council. He said the U.S. should retain the Nationalist China seat if the plan is approved, noting the government already backs expanded Chinese representation but with conditions.
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gloom over the Supreme Court as two justices miss term start
Washington AP reports seven remaining Supreme Court justices convened the 1971 72 term without Hugo Black and John M Harlan two losses casting gloom. Chief Justice Burger paid tribute to Black and Harlan noting their service while new chair order reflected seniority.
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Chance Of Showers Late Tonight Forecast
National Weather Service updates partial clearing and variable clouds. Highs near mid 60s today with increasing clouds tonight. A chance of showers late tonight into Wednesday with lows in the 50s and highs near 60. Yesterday’s high of 65 occurred at 1 15 p.m. and the low of 52 at 8 a.m.
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British Party Opposes Euromarket at Convention
Labour foreign affairs spokesman warned that Britain joining the European Common Market would trigger pound devaluation, higher prices and mass unemployment. Denis Healey argued against membership during the party’s 70th annual convention, telling 1,200 delegates that entry would devastate living standards and boost unemployment.
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All in the Family tops TV ratings for Sept week
New York AP reports All in the Family led Nielsen ratings for Sept 20 to 26 with 49 percent audience, edging Flip Wilson and Marcus Welby M D. in a top 10 that includes Here's Lucy Gun Smoke and Mannix.
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Sex Therapy Program Opens at Long Island Medical Center
The Long Island Jewish Medical Center launches a hospital based sexual therapy and research program inspired by Masters and Johnson work. Dr Sallie S Schumacher leads the effort offering medical and psychosocial evaluation for married couples with sexual dysfunction and a research component on hormones and sexual function noting extensive biochemical testing and animal study lineage.
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Nixon Tells Young Lead Drug Fight
President Nixon broadcast a telephone address to a drug education seminar in Monroe Louisiana urging young people to lead the fight against illicit narcotics. He spoke from Key Biscayne Florida to about twenty one thousand students as part of the Second Annual Drug Institute sponsored by educational and law enforcement groups in Ouachita Parish. Nixon blamed drug use on eroded moral values and urged reliance on character and the American spirit.
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Sadat Becomes First President of Arab Federation
In Beirut Egypt's Anwar Sadat was named first president of the Federation of Arab Republics after a meeting with Hafez al Assad and Muammar Kadafi. They took an oath to protect the federation and study its military situation. The federation documents were signed in Damascus on Aug. 20 and approved by national referenda on Sept. 1.
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Berlin Wall Christmas Pass Possible After Talks
West Berlin chief negotiator Ulrich Mueller after a five and a half hour session in East Berlin said Christmas passes to visit the eastern half of the city look likely this year. It would mark the first such permit in five and a half years amid resumed East West discussions with Guenter Kohrt.
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Misunderstood Grid Drill Seen Cause Of Attica Riot
An inmate claims a guard misread a football drill between two prisoners as a fight triggering the Attica uprising. Reports detail chaos before and during the assault, including multiple guards injured and inmates’ throats slit.
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Postmaster General urges boycott on French goods over heroin
Winton M. Blount called for a boycott of French imports to pressure France to curb heroin shipments to the United States. The U.S. Embassy in France disavowed the appeal, saying it conflicts with the Nixon administration. Blount spoke at a drug abuse prevention stamp dedication, urging citizens to join the effort.
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Seven Army Units Withdrawn From Combat
The USS Command announced seven Army units will withdraw from Vietnam combat including the My Lai battalion. About 3,215 soldiers depart, the third largest single day withdrawal since 1969. Overall, 212,500 U.S. troops remain with 28,000 to go by Dec. 1 to hit Nixon’s goal.
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Kosygin Begins Four Day Algeria Visit
Soviet Premier Alexei N. Kosygin opened a four day official visit to Algeria at the invitation of President Houari Boumedienne. Algerian media say the trip aims to sign an important new trade and economic aid agreement amid Kremlin strategy against China.
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Young Vietnam War Veteran Found Dead
Joseph Peisel a 19 year old Vietnam veteran and recent Fort Benning on leave was found dead in a wooded area off route 347 Suffolk County police said the death appeared to be an apparent overdose. Police gave few details pending investigation.
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Fingertip dowser wins Maine contest in Danville
Nancy Pulsifer of Mere Point Maine won the American Society to Dowsers contest by using only her fingertips to locate a bag hidden near the village green She found fifty Kennedy half dollars and kept the reward though not a society member She described the finding as a sensation felt through her fingertips.
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France envoy mum on China's happening
In Paris Ambassador Etienne Mannach refused to elaborate when asked about reports of trouble in China. He noted only that "something has happened in China" as Pai Hsiang-Kuo toured French industrial sites with Mannach. Reports described an unusual midnight embassy staff visit in Paris.
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Russians Seek Data On Lunokhod Robot
Moscow reports Luna 19 reached the moon on a five day voyage and orbits at 84 miles with data processing at a Soviet academy center. Lunokhod One remains silent after a long period of suspected mechanical problems during the lunar night.
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North Vietnamese Poised to Start Dry-Season Supply Push
U S officials expect the North Vietnamese to launch the Ho Chi Minh trail resupply drive earlier than usual, aiming to gain weeks after low throughput last dry season. Analysts note 40 000 to 50 000 troops stayed in the Laotian Panhandle to back the truck shuttle when rain ends.
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Falcons Rookie Burrow Breaks Hand in Detroit Game
Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Kenny Burrow fractured a bone in his hand during Sunday's NFL contest with Detroit. A team spokesman said swelling would determine if he can play Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Land Mines Invented by Capt. Gabriel Rains in 1840
Inventor Captain Gabriel Rains developed land mines and first deployed them against the Seminole Indians in 1840, marking a formative moment in artillery and guerrilla warfare.
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