Immigration Policy Overhaul Sought in Congress
Congress faces a push for major changes to the 1965 immigration law. Rep. Peter Rodino argues for widening refugee asylum, reforming the preference system, and easing limits on Canada and Mexico. Ireland and Italy protest the new quota effects while Cuba migrants fill Western Hemisphere ceilings.
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House
Canada
Mexico
Peter W. Rodino
D-N.j
Com
England
Germany
France
Ireland
State Department
United States
Italy
Virginia Letter Carriers Reject New Strike Call
Virginia letter carriers, led by Charles E. Parker, say they were not represented at a meeting where New York leaders pushed a renewed strike. Parker emphasizes they do not vote with New York and support the National Association of Letter Carriers. Delegates passed a resolution backing the NA LCs and declining the New York faction.
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Virginia
New York
Charles E. Parker
Virginia Association of Letter Carriers
Gustave Johnson
Parker
Virginia Association
National Association of Letter Carriers
Congress
VMI Alumni Endorse Nixon Cambodia Action
Virginia Military Institute Alumni Association approved a resolution endorsing President Nixon’s decision to send American combat troops into Cambodia. The measure passed at the association’s annual meeting in Lexington and expressed support for “all reasonable actions” by the President.
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Virginia Military Institute Alumni Association
Nixon
Cambodia
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Virginia Senators Seek Answers Over Shipyard Contract Hold
Virginia's Senators Byrd and Spong press Labor and Defense officials for an early resolution to the Labour Department rejection of the Newport News Shipbuilding minority employment program. They warn delays threaten USS Eisenhower construction and regional jobs while negotiations continue on a new agreement.
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Virginia
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William B. Spong Jr
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George Schultz
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U.S
Spong
Defense Department
Secretary of Labor
Federal Agency
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