Dollar Edges Up as Crisis Persists Across Markets
The dollar recovered on European exchanges but remained under pressure as speculators cover shortages. The pound fell to 2.4155 dollars amid broad dollar selling, while West Germany and other nations paused dollar purchases awaiting a possible mark revaluation. In Tokyo the Bank of Japan bought about 350 million dollars, and Hong Kong gold rose on dollar weakness.
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Antiwar Protests Spread Across Nation
Tens of thousands joined antiwar demonstrations in cities nationwide with mostly peaceful conduct though some violence. National Guard was deployed to quell rock-throwing in College Park Maryland as protesters blocked a highway. Boston hosted the largest rally with 10 000 to 30 000 attendees on the Common. In October 1969 over 200 000 participated in a similar protest.
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U S Steel raises prices as rivals line up responses
Pittsburgh reports U S Steel Corp hikes prices by 6.14 percent on autos and appliances. Republic National Armco and Jones and Laughlin say they will review price structures with related announcements expected. Bethlehem Steel declined immediate comment awaiting White House action.
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Tornado winds hit Ohio injuring many and causing damage
Sharp winds and thunderstorms buffeted western and central Ohio with many injuries and widespread damage. Marion area reported the most impact with hospitals treating numerous minor injuries and the sheriff's office noting 50 to 60 calls about high water and downed lines. A flash flood watch extended into extreme eastern Ohio.
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Rallies Across Ohio Honor Kent State and Jackson State Tragedies
More than 3900 people joined marches and memorials in Ohio for Kent State and Jackson State victims. Key events occurred at Kent State University Cleveland State Youngstown State University and other campuses with Peace Now slogans and student demonstrations.
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Vietnam War Toll and Cambodian Fighting Rise in Week
Allied forces and Vietnamese troops clash in eastern Cambodia with 12 enemy killed at three locations. A 24 hour cease fire in South Vietnam begins at noon Saturday for Buddha’s Birthday. U S casualty list shows 38 Americans killed in the week, plus 21 missing elevated to dead and nine more with combat wounds.
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Protesters at Capitol and University campuses face arrests
About 50 people were arrested in disturbances near American University and the University of Maryland as dissidents flooded campus roads to block traffic. A congressman reported being roughed up by police while national protests waned from earlier week crowds of up to twenty thousand.
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Justice Department eyes conspiracy charges against Chicago Seven
A grand jury may indict Davis and Froines on conspiracy charges tied to antiwar protests in Washington. Abbie Hoffman faces separate charges in New York for interstate travel to incite a riot and assaulting an officer. Davis calls the arrest ironic, saying “Me and 50,000 others.”
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Canadian Cave-In Kills Five, 26 Still Missing
In St. Jean Vianney Quebec a ground collapse crushed 42 cottages into a mud crater 2 000 feet wide and over 100 feet deep. Five bodies recovered and 26 people listed as missing amid ongoing rescue efforts and fears of further slides if rain continues. Government geologist cites erosion or a quake as possible causes.
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