U S Pulls F111 Planes From Combat Zone
The United States pulled its swing wing F111 fighters from combat after delaying disclosure of a mysterious first mission loss. F4 Phantoms from Thailand bases carried out new strikes near Hanoi, with reports of a North Vietnamese buildup in Laos. Terrorist attacks on Udorn Base killed a Thai sentry and wounded others, while Ubon Base faced mortar fire as the war extended into another dry season.
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McGovern Slams White House Corruption Allegations
Senator George McGovern escalates claims of government corruption charging the Nixon White House with moral bankruptcy and a corrupting influence of money. He cites ITT antitrust, the wheat deal with the Soviet Union, anonymous campaign donations possibly totaling 20 million, and presses the issue in New York Boston and New Jersey fundraisers.
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Nixon hosts signing to curb Cold War arms race
President Nixon and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko prepared to sign two key accords in the White House East Room. The pact includes a defense anti ballistic missile treaty and a five year offensive missile restraint agreement.
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Danes vote to join Common Market and market boom follows
Danes favored entering the European Common Market by nearly two to one. Bank credit eased to spur industry and bond prices surged at Copenhagen stock exchange in the biggest postwar boom. Authorities cut the bank discount rate from 8 to 7 percent.
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Ohio gasoline tax lift dies in 109th Assembly
Sen. Michael Maloney says no hearings will be held this year on raising Ohio gas taxes from seven to nine cents a gallon. He cites no justification for a 22 percent increase after the recent income tax enactments. Also, James Miller of Columbus plans to revive the state magazine Wonderful World of Ohio, with the state noting it may not be feasible to resume publication.
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Senate Approves 74.6 Billion Defense Bill Amid War-End Language
The Senate passed a 74.6 billion defense spending bill the largest since World War II by a 55 to 26 vote. It defeated Sen. Proxmire’s bid to cut bombing funds in Indochina and adopted the Mansfield end‑the‑war language urged by Democrats. The measure includes 50 million to shift Army KP duties to civilians and funds for new weapons, with conference talks planned to resolve House-Senate differences.
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Hanoi
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House Group Considers Watergate Probe Amid Scandal
The House Banking Committee weighs a full inquiry into Republican campaign finances tied to the June 17 Watergate break in at Democratic headquarters. Seven men face indictments for the break in and wiretapping claims, with four linked to the White House or President Nixon.
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Texas
Patman urges 20 subpoenas in probe of bank charter
The committee chairman asked for approval of an investigation and to issue subpoenas for about 20 witnesses. Patman stated the probe aims to determine if a Minneapolis bank charter was granted in exchange for GOP campaign contributions.
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Investigation Probes Hidden Contributions Route to Miami Accounts
A staff inquiry found evidence of three questions about contributions routed through Mexico City to a Miami bank account linked to one man under indictment. It questions if the funds violated U.S. law against secret accounts and whether Mexican citizens’ illegal contributions were tracked along the way.
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Penn Central Aims Solvency By 1976 Through Track Reduction
Trustees of Penn Central told Judge Fullam the railroad could regain solvency and stay privately owned if it cuts about one quarter of its 20 000 miles of track to a 15 000 mile system. They cite potential earnings of 243 million for fixed charges, offsetting losses of 148.4 million in 1975 and 181.3 million in 1970, while pursuing five recovery objectives and avoiding a government takeover.
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