Senate Debates Anti-Busing Bill Amid Filibuster
Washington UPI. Senate votes 49-39 to end debate on a strict antibusing bill after Nixon intervention, failing to reach a two thirds majority to overcome a Northern-led filibuster. A third cloture vote is planned, likely yielding no passage before adjournment. The bill would allow busing as a desegregation tool only as a last resort and reopen past desegregation cases.
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Chile declares emergency as truck strike roils south
Santiago reports Chilean authorities declare a state of emergency in two southern provinces amid a nationwide trucking strike. One truck driver was killed on the Pan American Highway 50 miles south of the city in a gunfire incident as the army moves to restore order. Interior Minister Jaime Suárez says 160 people, including 159 federation members and drivers, have been arrested for violating security laws after failing to negotiate higher rates.
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Curico
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Salwinér
Libya Plans To Enforce Islam Law
BEIRUT UPI The Libyan ruling revolution council ordered enforcement of Islamic penal law. Thieves over 18 face the chopping off of one hand. armed robbers causing fatal harm face harsh penalties. Khadafy, a devout Islamist, leads the drive to revive Islamic teachings.
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UPI
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Tripoli Radio
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Saudi Arabia
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Jail Guards Protest for Equal Rights at Nassau Jail
About 100 guards demonstrated outside Nassau County Jail seeking equal rights with inmates. The three hour protest followed a Friday incident in which 20 prisoners slashed arms to draw attention to complaints. John De Carolis, president of Nassau Correction Officers Benevolent Association, said the guards want to meet with the sheriff to address reforms they see as dehumanizing.
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UPI
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Nixon Kin Describes President as Calm Rational Leader
Edward Calvert Nixon, younger brother of the president, portrays Richard Nixon as deliberative and conscientious about global harmony. He highlights education, military service, and a life of public service, defending the reelection push and stressing the value of a broad American coalition.
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Wash
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Richard Nixon Foundation
Nixon Laughs at Middle Name Question in Show Interview
In a televised segment he sidestepped the query about his middle name, joking that the topic reveals profound interests in anyone's problems while keeping the focus on the show's broader themes.
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Nixon
High Court Hears Appeal On Abortion
Washington AP report on the Supreme Court hearing amid fresh argument over whether anti abortion laws violate the Constitution. Texas argues conception marks personhood, while pro choice lawyer contends Texas law denies a woman's constitutional right to decide. Justices question unborn status and equal protection implications.
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Corona Case Prosecutor Denies Doubt in Mass Murder Trial
Fairfield California AP report states the prosecutor denies defense claims of reasonable doubt in the Corona mass murder trial. Defense attorney Richard Hawk says a prosecutor’s record indicates doubt and notes two bodies were mixed up among 25 victims. Investigators failed to check meat receipts or a cigarette pack for fingerprints.
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McGovern Aides Clarify POW Plan
Aides to Sen George McGovern said he has no plan to resume military action against North Vietnam if a total U.S. withdrawal from Indochina fails to win freedom for captured U.S. prisoners. They said a background paper misled about whether he would use force such as renewed bombing to gain freedom.
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Three Grass Blazes Halted By Firemen
Troy firemen extinguished three grass fires in one location within an hour on Wednesday. Pumper 5 answered at 3:24 p.m. and had the first blaze under control by 3:32 p.m. Pumper 6 fought two fires near Parkview Court, first at 6:08 p.m. and again at 6:50 p.m., taking five minutes to douse the second set.
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Birch Street
Pumper 6
Parkview Court
Cold Grips East Floods Hit Bay Area
A blinding downpour and floodwaters cripple Bay Area traffic with 20 cars buried in mud. A man drowned under a parked car in downtown San Francisco as U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway bore the brunt of the weather. Several other injuries reported and commuters stranded as cold East and damp West weather dominated national conditions.
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New England
Orange Drink Used To Extinguish Fire
Los Banos California AP report describes truck driver Conrad Perry 32 using part of his orange drink load to douse a trailer fire. Perry said he broke open 60 cans of 46 ounce drink after four trailer tires caught fire, aiding the firefighting effort 20 miles southeast of Los Banos.
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Los Angeles
California
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Highway Patrol
Radio City Music Hall to Close Temporarily
New York AP reports Radio City Music Hall will suspend operations due to rising costs and failure to reach a new contract with the 77 person orchestra. Manager James F Gould says reopening depends on viable economics while about 500 employees, including the Rockettes, face layoffs. the 6200 seat theater remains a New York landmark and top tourist draw.
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Outdoorsmen clash over ATV regulation at Albany hearing
At a Joint Legislative Committee on Environmental Conservation hearing in Albany, opponents and supporters spar over regulating all terrain vehicles. Conservationists warn of environmental harm from motorcycles and six wheelers, while clubs and manufacturers urge registration and guided use rather than bans.
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Joint Legislative Committee On Environmental Conservation
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Troy
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College senior Miss Cynthia Clickner named student teacher
Senior at Wilson College Chambersburg Miss Cynthia Clickner of Troy is enrolled in the student teaching course for the first semester of this school year.
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Troy
Wilson College
Chambersburg
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