Nixon Begins Journey for Peace to Communist China
President Nixon and wife Pat depart Washington on a 10 hour nonstop flight to Hawaii and then Guam en route to China. Secretary of State Rogers and Kissinger accompany, aiming to start easing 20 years of hostilities and foster closer U.S. China ties.
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U S raids strike North Vietnam amid artillery threat
U S war planes ended two days of heavy bombing inside North Vietnam with about 150 strikes against newly installed long range artillery guns and air defenses. Destruction included five artillery guns in North Vietnam and five trucks in northwest South Vietnam, with missiles and anti aircraft fire reported and one F4 shot down.
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Britain’s Heath faces setback as coal strike hits Europe plan
London AP reports a coal strike triggers a British economic crisis clouding Prime Minister Edward Heath’s bid to join the European Common Market. The three day Commons debate on the European Communities bill ends with a crucial vote as Heath prepares weekend talks with President Georges Pompidou.
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Commission Recommends Easing Private Marijuana Use Penalties
A national commission may urge legalizing private home use of marijuana to defuse myths and fear while keeping public use illegal. It also weighs reduced possession penalties and keeping DUI penalties, with recommendations to Congress on federal drug law revisions and state implications.
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Howard Hughes Leaves Bahamas Hideaway With Staff
Bahamas report says billionaire Howard Hughes has moved from Brittania Beach Hotel on Paradise Island and may have departed for Mexico with some staff. Officials note staff were escorted to the airport and left the country after immigration officers intervened.
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Immigration officials could not be reached for comment as Baltron Bethel, Bahamas government official, said Hughes had not been ordered to leave the island. He added staff must follow immigration rules while the matter is under investigation. Three airplanes believed to be at Hughes's disposal were at Nassau Airport.
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Bombings Prompt Security Tightening in Manchester
In Manchester New Hampshire authorities tightened security at campaign headquarters after a series of bombings that damaged police and fire stations. A letter signed by the People s Liberation Army claimed there could be further attacks and heightened precautions were announced.
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Wars cause 54 million military deaths through 1945 study
United Nations report estimates that 54 million people died in military service worldwide from 1600 to the end of World War II. It also notes wars, famines, and epidemics slowed population growth by about 10 years and highlights civilian mortality linked to war as well.
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Senate Votes to Require Presidential Disclosure of All International Agreements
The Senate endorsed a bill forcing the President to inform Congress of every international agreement, sensitive or not, in an 81 to 0 vote. The Nixon administration opposes the measure as lawmakers press to curb executive foreign policy powers.
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