Nixon urges resurgence of American idealism against isolationists
President Nixon told Air Force Academy graduates that the nation must revive American idealism to counter isolationist critics who seek to shrink global commitments. He warned that retreat would threaten freedom and allow world order to become dominated by fear, urging renewed alliances and firm defense.
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Nixon Thieu to announce unilateral Vietnam troop cuts
The New York Times reports President Nixon and South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu plan a first unilateral reduction of U S forces in Vietnam. Officials say the move is likely but tied to a Midway meeting, seen as signaling U S South Vietnamese solidarity on troop changes.
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Nixon era troop withdrawal eyed amid threats and delays
Nixon administration may pull out about 50 000 troops this year starting Sept 1 with withdrawal rates possibly slowed by enemy attacks. Kremlin conference delegates arrive as Russian intellectuals urge ending Stalin era tactics. France Gaullist party backs Pompidou after Poher quits race. Ohio liquor sale on Sundays moves forward in House. Ohio cigarette tax raises machines to 45 cents per pack. Meyner Cahill emerge as governor nominees in New Jersey. Burger nomination to Supreme Court earns Senate support. Eastland and Dirksen urge a like appointment for remaining vacancy.
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Columbus Vice Squad Faces Gambling Payoff Allegations
Federal officials testified that gamblers in Columbus Ohio paid nearly every member of the vice squad, with low level officers receiving up to 250 dollars monthly and superiors as much as 500 dollars. The testimony cited police pressure on a dissident gambler and prompted calls for a full local probe and potential federal crime measures to curb such corruption.
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Dak To battles toll climbs with heavy allied losses
In three weeks around Dak To in the Central Highlands South Vietnamese forces and American air and artillery strikes killed 945 North Vietnamese. Casualties on the allied side ran high with 157 South Vietnamese and 32 Americans killed and 71 South Vietnamese and two Americans missing. The operation People’s Rights aimed to shift control to ARVN as U.S. withdrawal began.
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Dead End Kid Leo Gorcey dies at 52 in Oakland
Actor Leo Gorcey known as Spit from the Dead End Kids dies after a long illness in an Oakland hospital. He rose to fame in 1935 on stage and appeared in Bogart and Cagney films and later the Bowery Boys series. He is survived by his fifth wife Mary E. Gannon and his son Leo B. Gorcey Jr.
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Not enough furniture sells quickly in Action Ad
Helen Dinsmoor of Box 44 The Plains reports brisk interest in porch furniture after an Action Ad. She notes three potential buyers were blocked by a promised sale to the first caller on day two, praising the rapid results.
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Grand Jury Indictments Seen Soon in Columbus Probe
A federal grand jury investigation into payoffs to Columbus city and police officials over the numbers racket continues. Assistant Attorney General Will R. Wilson says indictments are expected soon as the probe, dubbed Project Columbus, expands to examine tax positions of certain officials.
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Mansfield inmate sentenced for check forgery and probation extension
One man was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory on a check forgery case while another received an extension of probation. The page also notes two Cubans attempting to stowaway on a Spanish jetliner, with a fatal outcome for one and injuries for the other.
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