Air Raids Hit North Vietnam Amid Broad Bombing Campaign
The largest U.S. air assault in over three years continued for a fourth day with about 350 planes and helicopters conducting over 500 strikes and numerous support missions. Carriers Constellation and Coral Sea, plus bases in South Vietnam and Thailand, supplied most fighters as Hanoi claimed more planes shot down and civilian casualties, while U.S. officials refused to disclose details until completion.
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Constellation
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Coral Sea
South Vietnam
Thailand
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Demilitarized Zone
Hanoi
Thanh Hoa
Limited duration strikes cited by Friedheim in Vietnam policy
In Washington Friedheim says operations are limited duration and geography. Officials claim strikes protect U S forces, but analysis suggests aims include aiding Laotian Cambodian and South Vietnamese forces. Antiaircraft batteries near the Laotian border and large war material stores are listed as targets. Laos again sees critical gains by North Vietnam including the Plain of Jars.
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U.S
Laos
Plain of Jars
Panhandle
Arrests Tally Over 80 At Lincoln Memorial Antiwar Protest
The Associated Press reports over 80 Vietnam Veterans Against the War protesters were arrested at the Lincoln Memorial after refusing to leave the entrance. Police charged 86 demonstrators with blocking a building entrance as they awaited transport to buses. Gerald Evan, a University of Massachusetts student and Air Force veteran, was the last to be arrested after climbing an urn and declaring surrender.
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Lincoln Memorial
Washington
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U.S. Park
Gerald Evan
University of Massachusetts
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Evan
Welfare Work Mandate Signals Partial Welfare Reform
President Nixon signed a work incentive bill aimed at 2.6 million AFDC parents obliging many healthy welfare mothers to work or attend training, effective July 1, with exemptions for the aged ill disabled students and mothers of young children. Critics argue the move undermines broader reform goals including a guaranteed annual income and broader welfare changes.
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Nixon
Florida
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Senate
Nixon Talks About China and Europe Summit Outcomes
President Nixon used talks with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt to frame upcoming trips to China and the Soviet Union. Officials called the sessions warm and constructive with agreement on Europe troop strength and allied positions, including no Soviet troop cuts negotiations.
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Nixon
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Soviet Union
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Brandt
William P. Rogers
Europe
East Germany
Rogers
Walter Scheel
United States
Viet War Protests Shock Capitol Memorial Scene
About 150 protesters marched from the Capitol base to the White House and the memorial. One protester toppled a man near the urn, two more were arrested, and an empty coffin was placed before the seated Lincoln statue as taps sounded.
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New York
James Bateman
Ashbrook Expected to Enter Nixon Primary Challenge
Rep John M Ashbrook a conservative Republican from Ohio plans to announce a run against President Nixon in Republican primaries He has stirred interest since early this month and compares his bid to a Paul Revere ride aiming to pressure Nixon on conservative issues including China policy
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Washington
John M. Ashbrook
Ohio
Nixon
Ashbrook
Crime Up 6 Percent in First Nine Months FBI Reports
The FBI reports U S crime rose 6 percent from January to September. Violent crime increased 10 percent while property crime rose 6 percent. murder 10 percent and robbery 12 percent. 52 cities over 100000 population showed fewer crimes than 1970 first nine months.
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United States
FBI
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Pentagon weighs draft for National Guard to bolster ranks
Top Pentagon officials study drafting young men into the Army National Guard as guard strength slides to 384000, 16000 below authorized level. They pursue incentives and a possible re enrollment bonus of 55 million while seeking congressional approval before any move.
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Army National Guard
Defense Melvin R. Laird
Congress
Guard
Sary
Sadat signals Egypt ready for war while hinting at peace talks
In Cairo Anwar Sadat told a political meeting Egypt is completing preparations to go to war with Israel but did not rule out diplomacy for a peace settlement. The al Ahram report noted the timing is for the leadership to decide, not public debate, while Sadat called the liberation battle a must. In Phoenix John Mitchell dismissed the idea of challenging J Edgar Hoover in 1972.
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Ariz
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Tax Referendum Aims to Overturn Ohio Income Tax
Columbus Ohio AP The Ohio Taxpayers Action Committee launches a statewide petition drive seeking 330000 signatures to place a constitutional amendment before voters next November. The amendment would require voter approval for any income tax and for changes to it. If approved the measure would nullify the new income tax.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Taxpayers Action Committee
Ex Leader Under Arrest In Pakistan Wartime Inquiry
A Pakistani newspaper reports former President Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan is under house arrest awaiting an inquiry into his wartime leadership. He remains at the presidential residence after resignation and is to be moved to a private Rawalpindi residence.
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Rawalpindi
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