Action urged to halt rising food prices
The Cost of Living Council weighs broadening Nixon controls on agricultural products after the Price Commission urged firm and immediate action to curb high food costs. The panel, after a day-long session, favors removing the raw agricultural exemption and considers limited cost pass-through and meat exports boosts.
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George P. Shultz
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Vietnam War Battles North of Hue See Heavy Fighting
North Vietnamese armor and infantry breached the northern defense line near Hue at dawn but the main thrust was halted with U.S. jets aid. Reports say 16 NVA armored vehicles were knocked out near My Chanh, with casualties among South Vietnamese and U.S. losses noted in the nearby campaigns.
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South Vietnam
Hue
U.S
My Chanh
Camp Evans
Floods Sweep Wide Areas As Agnes Dumps Rain
Tropical Storm Agnes edged north, driving flash floods across North Carolina Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and New York. Up to 12 inches of rain caused evacuations road washouts and power outages with at least 18 deaths reported and hundreds homeless.
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Strategist predicts McGovern nomination in nine days
AP reports George McGovern is forecast to clinch the Democratic nomination on the first ballot within nine days. Rick Stearns, McGovern's delegate counter, projects 1,407 committed delegates by week’s end and 1,509 by July 1, with key gains expected in Illinois New Jersey New York and uncommitted black delegates nationwide. The plan relies on deals with uncommitted delegates including DC Missouri Ohio Louisiana and others as McGovern eyes Miami Beach convention.
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Six Men Slain In New Jersey Office Rampage
Edwin C. Grace 33, a uniformed off duty guard, opened fire with two sawed off rifles in Heritage House, Cherry Hill. Six men died and six were wounded as he fired about 100 bullets and ordered women to flee. Grace survived with gunshot wounds to neck and head. motive unknown. Police surrounded the building, tear gas used, and Grace was hospitalized after surgery. Grace worked for Pinkerton and had no armed duties.
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N.J
Edwin C. Grace
Grace
Wallace Lapeters
Nixon marks 32nd anniversary with roses and cake
Pat Nixon recalled their wedding anniversary saying Dick is still fun and not boring. The President sent 32 yellow roses, her favorite, and White House chefs prepared a decorated Lady Baltimore cake for a family dinner with daughter Tricia Cox and son-in-law Edward Cox.
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Washington
Pat Nixon
White House
Nixon
Tricia
Edward Cox
Canton Strike Edges Toward Resolution Yet Unsettled
Canton Ohio AP negotiators for the Canton Repository and The Newspaper Guild met for eight hours to settle the 125 day strike. A Guild spokesman said no progress was made after the meeting broke up at 12 30 a m. Another session was scheduled today.
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Canton, Ohio
Canton Repository
Newspaper Guild
Aircraft crashes into two Cleveland homes killing pilot
A twin engine Beech aircraft crashed into two West Side houses in Cleveland, bursting into flames. The pilot was killed and body trapped in wreckage. occupants of the homes were unhurt. Fire crews had the blaze under control. witnesses described the plane dropping low before the plunge. Airport officials said the craft had just taken off and vanished from radar.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins
IRA Provisional Wing Backs Conditional Cease Fire Plan
In Dublin the Provisional IRA announced a conditional cease-fire to begin at midnight Monday, June 26 1972, if Britain reciprocates publicly. British authorities in Belfast welcomed the move but seek terms and duration. The Marxist IRA wing had an indefinite cease-fire this month, while nights of gun battles and sectarian clashes continued in Northern Ireland.
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Irish Republican Army
Northern Ireland
IRA
Provisional Ira
Belfast
Provisionals
The
Republican Movement
July Draftees Offered Alternate Choices
Washington AP reports men drafted in early July can choose to join the-Reserves or National Guard or enlist in regular forces for two years instead of three or more. Policies aim to expand post notice options and shorten enlistment.
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Washington
National Guard
Draft policy eases delays for midmonth inductees
Acting Draft Director Pepi allows a 15 day delay for men with July reporting dates to pursue Reserve or Guard appointment or two year enlistment. The policy excludes those ordered to report for Army duty this month. Defense leaders note Guard and Reserve shortfalls have eased draft pressures.
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Byron V. Pepitone
Pepitone
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