Apollo Soyuz docking Above Elbe Lines Marks Détente Milestone
An American Apollo and a Soviet Soyuz will dock about 140 miles over western Europe near the East West boundary. The historic joint mission, pushed at presidential and NASA levels, features an American built docking module and a cautious hope that space cooperation may outpace Earthly rivalries.
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Elbe River
America
Richard Nixon
Moscow
Tyuratam Cosmodrome
Thomas P. Stafford
Soyuz
Earth
Jail Probe Moves Forward At Winchester Jail
The investigation into sanitary conditions and prisoner mistreatment at the Winchester Frederick County Jail will begin this week. The Joint Jail Committee asked the Virginia Department of Corrections to inspect conditions on S Cameron Street and report to city and county officials.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Robert P. Mason
Bureau of Institutional Services
Virginia Dept. of Corrections
Dept. of Corrections
S. Cameron St
Robert B. Jenkins
Corrections Dept.’s Bureau of Institutional Services
Roy E. Sapp
America
Singapore Strongman Warns Neighbors Over Communist Rise
In post-Saigon weeks Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew pushes for a strong U.S. presence to balance China and the Soviet Union. He warns ASEAN nations against kowtowing to Peking and urges vigilance against Communist guerrillas while forecasting Vietnam’s potential to fuel insurgency.
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Saigon
Southeast Asia
Lee Kuan Yew
Lee
Peking
U.S
Western Pacific
China
Soviet Union
Malaysia
Thailand
ASEAN
Vietnam
Asia
Portugal Votes Amid Eastern Influence and Communist Rise
Lisbon analysis says the United States should oppose a European security conference and the scheduled summit unless Moscow pledges not to interfere in Portugal. Post‑election signs show a Communist funds boost despite a 38 percent Socialist showing and a broader anti‑Communist majority, with media suppression and a move toward an army coup alleged.
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Lisbon
United States
Brezhnev
Portugal
Washington
Moscow
Alvaro Cunhal
Cunhal
Mario Soares
Popular Democrats
CDS
Dunhal
Spinola
Republica
Soares
Sar
House to scrap intelligence panel for new 13 member board
The House plans to replace the 10 member Select Committee on Intelligence with a 13 member panel after a feud over leadership and authority. Chairman Lucien Nedzi may not return as chair, amid liberal Democrat opposition and calls for reform. Speaker Carl Albert pressed for a workable panel while confronting internal strife and a leak controversy involving Michael Harrington over CIA activities in Chile.
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Washington
House Select Committee On Intelligence
House
Rules Committee
Lucien Nedzi
Michigan
Carl Albert
Nedzi
Capitol
Albert
CIA
Select Committee
Michael Harrington
Harrington
Massachusetts
Armed Services Committee
Chile
Armed Services
Ethics Committee
Salvador Allende
Intelligence Committee
Congress weighs state antitrust suit power against price fixing
Congressional Quarterly reports big business opposition to a House bill allowing state attorneys general to sue for civil antitrust damages on behalf of citizens or the general economy. If successful, treble damages go to the state or consumers. critics warn of court overload and constitutional issues.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Big Business Is
Congress
House Judiciary
Peter W. Rodine
New Jersey Democrat
House
Judiciary Committee
Monopolies Subcommittee
Rodine
Monopolies
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
Business Roundtable
Senate
Seiberling
Justice Department
National Association of State Attorneys General
Clarke Supervisors face zoning change and public hearing
Garrison Ellis of Millwood notes a recent zoning proposal to reclassify areas around Millwood from A-1 and C-1 to A-2. He criticizes the Clarke County Supervisors for limiting public discussion and scheduling a hearing at 3 PM on August 5, excluding working property owners.
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Millwood
Clarke
Garrison Ellis Millwood
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Committee On Intelligence
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Bristol-Meyers Co
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Watergate Special Prosecution Team
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