Supreme Court Rules 6-3 For Press Freedom in Vietnam Papers
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that government secrecy did not prove national security would be harmed by publishing Pentagon Vietnam war papers. The decision lets The New York Times and The Washington Post resume their series and frees other papers from injunctions. Justice Burger Blackmun and Harlan dissented, saying the court acted hastily.
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Washington Post
Pentagon
Supreme Court
Warren E. Burger
Harry A. Blackmun
John M. Harlan
Associated Press
Viet Cong offers seven point peace plan in Paris
The Viet Cong submitted a seven point peace proposal to the Vietnam peace talks, offering to release all prisoners if the United States withdraws all forces by year end. The plan calls for simultaneous prisoner releases with the American pullout and a coalition government. Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh delivered the plan at the 119th weekly session, while vetoing no change to the prior terms of withdrawal and a coalition government.
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Paris
United States
Vietnam
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Mrs. Binh
Ohio voters 18 to 21 gain rights as 26th Amendment ratified
Ohio becomes the 38th state to ratify the 26th Amendment, granting 18 to 21 year olds the right to vote in state elections. The measure passed the House 91-9 after a 30-2 Senate vote, with President Nixon urging youths to register and vote as part of a nationwide expansion of suffrage.
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Nixon
Ohio Senate
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Dayton
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Kurfess
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Supreme Court
U.S
North Carolina Approves Amendment On Readings
North Carolina approves the amendment on second and third readings while Alabama Governor Wallace withholds his signature. Ohio officials say a governor signature is unnecessary under the U.S. Constitution, and Ohio becomes the 38th state to ratify.
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North Carolina
Alabama
George Wallace
Jere Beasley
Ohio
State Opens New Year Under Interim Budget
Ohio starts the new fiscal year with a $297 million interim budget to cover state operations through July. Governor Gilligan blames the House for delaying a tax measure and warns of deep program cutbacks if a full biennial budget is not agreed by month end. House Republicans attend caucus to break the stalemate on tax plans. Senate promises floor action on a tax measure next week.
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Amendment stalls as draft bill hits no-man’s land
Congress fails to finalize Mansfield’s two year draft extension amid push for pullout from Indochina. Conferees break off, no talks until July 7, while Selective Service delays inductions and July–August call is held. nationwide registration continues for 18-year-olds.
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Senate
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Ohio Court Upholds 55 Percent Levy Vote This Year
Ohio Supreme Court rules 55 percent affirmative vote valid for off year levy approvals for government building construction. Franklin County commissioner argued unconstitutionality after a May levy failed to reach 55 percent. Court ties ruling to equal protection and recent high court decisions.
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Ohio Supreme Court
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U.S. Supreme Court
Festival of American Folklife Opens in Washington
Smithsonian Institution launches its annual Festival of American Folklife in the capital with more than 200 artists from Ohio. Demonstrations include maple sugaring and Moravian buns as Ukrainian bandura players and bluegrass musicians perform daily. In Ohio, Bob Hope will not perform at the state fair free grand stand. the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and The Masters Three will take his place on Sept 4 and 5 respectively.
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Balaguer Foils Coup Attempt by Wessin Y Wessin
President Balaguer says he blocked another coup led by retired Gen Elias Wessin y Wessin, the former ouster of Juan Bosch. Wessin detained, military commanders to decide fate and possible deportation in Santo Domingo.
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Santo Domingo, — Domingo Republic
Joaquin Balaguer
Elias Wessin Y Wessin
Juan Bosch
Balaguer
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California Enters New Fiscal Year Without Budget
Sacramento reports the state facing a budgetless start for 1971-72 as 183,000 employees are asked to work as volunteers. The government, one of the world’s richest, has no legal authority to spend, and the new fiscal year begins at midnight.
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