Pompidou Victory Sets Stage For New French Liberalism
Georges Pompidou, after 25 years in De Gaulle's shadow, wins the French presidency with 57.78 percent over Alain Poher 42.2 percent. He pledges liberal foreign policy, wider government, and a less abrasive leadership style. Jacques Chaban-Delmas tipped as premier. Pompidou to announce cabinet soon. turnout about 31 percent.
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Congress Action Still Ahead on Surtax Extension
Backers of the 10 percent income surtax extension expect House Ways and Means action soon but doubt a June 30 deadline can be met. The measure faces Senate hearings and possible amendments as Democrats push reforms. A temporary two stage extension would run to Dec 31 at 10 percent and to June 3, 1970 at 5 percent, with a Nixon proposal to exempt about 2 million families.
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Supreme Court says House had no power to exclude Powell
The Supreme Court ruled the House of Representatives lacked authority to exclude Rep. Adam Clayton Powell or any duly elected member who meets constitutional requirements. Chief Justice Warren cited historical materials confirming the House cannot bar Powell despite opposition from Harlem voters.
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Rockefeller to Start Third Latin America Tour Leg
Gov Nelson Rockefeller departs for Brazil on a three day visit as critics promise a hostile reception. Brazil, Latin America's largest nation, hosts his longest stay so far on the trip with Paraguay awaiting the next stop.
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Latin America
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Lindsay Seeks Narrow Victory in New York Republican Primary
In New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay faces a stiff Conservative challenge from State Senator John J. Marchi as voters head to a tense primary. Lindsay appeals amid inflation and racial tensions while Marchi attacks his record. both renew hopes of a November showdown with party cross endorsements.
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Pompidou Seeks Liberal Shift in Foreign Policy
Paris AP dispatch outlines Georges Pompidou's campaign pledge to liberalize France's foreign policy. He favors enlarged Common Market talks on British entry, a reassessment of the Middle East arms embargo, and closer ties with the United States while opposing bloc politics and pursuing East-West rapprochement. Temperatures forecast to stay mild with showers midweek.
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Captains Strike Over Salary Demands Sighting Shipboard Pay
In New York a 11000 member International Association of Masters Mates and Pilots strike began at 12 01 am EDT after contracts with three committees expired. The walkout affects about 600 of the nation’s privately owned freighters tankers and liners with ships tied up in New York Philadelphia Houston and other ports. Louisiana oil output could drop about 2 percent in July due to the strike.
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McGovern Attacks Vietnam Army Modernization Funding
Senator George McGovern challenged a $308 million appropriation to modernize South Vietnamese armed forces as part of a $445 billion funding bill. He warned much of the money could reach the Viet Cong while Nixon touted withdrawing 25 000 U.S. troops.
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