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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1971
Page
3
A week long stay in the Peoples Republic of China marks a thaw in relations that had been frozen for twenty two years. The visit signals renewed dialogue and potential shifts in diplomacy between the two nations.
Sen. Allen Ellender of Louisiana said he would block transferring 139.5 million dollars in preliminary funds for a new nuclear powered carrier CVAN70. He warned the Navy would bypass Congress if allowed and urged approval from key committees before any reprogramming. Newport News yard would keep lines open until a final decision.
Mainland China’s warm welcome of the U S table tennis team is seen as a timely move to win American sympathy and pressure Nixon toward Asia compromises. Officials note aims to gain UN seats by replacing Taiwan, while Chou En Lai signals a people to people approach to influence opinion and reduce tensions with the United States. The move prompts questions about shifts in global power and impact on Vietnam, with cautious expectations on resumed talks with China and doubts about immediate trade expansion.
The article recounts a bridge deal from a regional tournament featuring Fred Hirsch, a wily defender, and Harry Fishbein. East held the king of clubs lead, while South faced a trump finesse dilemma. Fred overruled his partner’s king lead, played spades to force South to acknowledge a singleton two, and South then protected with the AK of trumps, leading to a defense that shows never give up until the last card.
Charles Evers, Fayette mayor and brother of Medgar Evers, is expected to announce a bid for Mississippi governor. He pledges a non racist campaign while aiming to mobilize both black and white voters in a race that could reshape state politics.
Washington UPI reports Col. Henry Tufts CID head said Maj. Carl Hensley died by apparent self inflicted gunshot with no connection to CID work. Police said he was despondent. wife Delores found him at Clinton Maryland home. Hensley investigated allegations by Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert against Maj. Gen. John Barnes and Col. J. Ross Franklin over 1969 Vietnam atrocity cover up claims.
Madison Avenue in midtown Manhattan will become a nine block pedestrian mall with motor traffic banned from 12 noon to 2 pm, Monday through Friday, from 42nd to 57th Street as part of Earth Week activities. President Nixon declared April 18 through 24 Earth Week and governors issued proclamations nationwide. Local officials including New York Mayor John Lindsay promoted street closures to “give the streets back to the people” while rallies and speakers highlighted environmental concerns and anti-pollution efforts.
Two U.S. congressmen Arrived in Saigon to seek South Vietnamese help halting opium and heroin traffic blamed for American deaths in Vietnam. Reps. Steele and Murphy press for regional cooperation, oppose tying aid to drug control, plan congressional recommendations after missions.
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