Lull in Vietnam Fighting Marks Seventh Week of Skirmishes
In Vietnam a broad lull persists with 128 enemy fatalities reported. South Vietnamese forces claimed 77 Viet Cong killed near Bach Gia, Bac Lieu, and Long An, while U.S. forces reported 18 more dead and six wounded Marines in an ambush. The pace of operations shifts to smaller units as troop withdrawals continue toward Nixon’s 25 000 by August 31.
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Long An
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Nixon Begins Talks With Pakistani Leader To Bolster Ties
President Nixon arrived in Lahore with wife Pat for talks with President A. M. Yahya Khan aimed at strengthening U S relations with Pakistan. They emphasized restoring friendship and mutual trust as crowds cheered despite 100 degree heat during the five mile drive to the Governor's House.
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Asia
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Governor's House
House Takes Aim at Tax Reform Big Bill Aims For Relief
The House Ways and Means Committee forecasts by 1975 the $7 billion revenue gain will balance with comparable tax cuts. By 1972 the richest may see lower rates, while the poorest gain via credits, higher standard deduction, and targeted relief. The plan cuts investment credits, tightens oil depletion allowances, and imposes a 7.5 percent foundation tax.
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Papal pledge on Nigeria peace after Africa bishop consecration
Pope Paul VI vowed to press peaceful efforts in Nigeria as he consecrated 12 new African bishops. In a Ugandan Parliament address he lamented ongoing regional conflict in a region dear to us.
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Uganda
Paul VI
Nigeria
Africa
Prisoner Hijacks Jet to Cuba With Teen Stewardess Threat
A prisoner under escort pressed a razor to the throat of a teenage stewardess and hijacked a TWA jet with 131 aboard, forcing a diversion to Havana. Officials later identified a passenger as L. Perry after he left the Boeing 727 at Jose Marti Airport.
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Ohio Bell Seeks Rate Increases in Ohio
Ohio Bell Telephone Co. seeks PUCO approval for monthly residential hikes from 1.30 to 1.85 dollars and flat-rate business line increases from 1.65 to 3.55 dollars. The plan would raise annual revenues by 80 million dollars while offsetting some charges with reductions for other services including extension telephones.
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Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
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Ohio Bell
Mob violence threat looms after Assembly ransacking
In Calcutta police clash with protesters after 5,000 officers confront a mob incensed by West Bengal's Communist led government. The State Assembly Chamber was ransacked amid rising tensions and threats of further violence.
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Calcutta
India
West Bengal
Inside Athens Bus System marks its first anniversary
Nelsonville correspondent Wilbur Mender poses if the service will survive into a second birth as the Athens transit marks one year. The column raises questions about the future of local mass transit amid concerns and community debate.
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Nelsonville
Wilbur Mender
Sowle Takes Oath As Ohio U President
Dr. Claude R. Sowle was sworn in as the 16th president of Ohio University in a private ceremony. He succeeds Vernon R. Alden and outlined a plan to strengthen the 165 year old university with a 50 million dollar fiscal 1970 budget and campuses across Belmont, Chillicothe, Ironton, Portsmouth, Zanesville, and Lancaster.
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Chicago
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Stephen Dix
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Dents Alden
John C. Baker
Final Okay On Surtax Expected
Washington AP House leaders failed to rush a Senate passed bill extending the 10 percent surtax through December 31. Senate approved a six month extension despite Nixon’s demand for a full year to curb inflation. House delay pushes voting to Monday while Treasury officials urge continued withholding taxes.
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District Attorney seeks inquest into Chappaquiddick drowning
District Attorney Edmund Dinis filed for an inquest into the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, 28, in the Kennedy car crash on Chappaquiddick Island. Judge Tauro rebuked the timing, saying the announcement showed bad judgment.
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Mass
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Chappaquiddick Island
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Mills
Odds Lengthen on Life on Mars From Mariner 6 Images
Pasadena AP reports Mariner 6 photos show a cratered lunar like Mars surface with no signs of life. Scientists say life, if any, would be microscopic or plant like and the mission cannot answer the question. The craft passed about 2130 miles above the Martian equator revealing a dark band researchers speculated could bear vegetation.
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Calif
Mars
Mariner 6
Robert Leighton
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