McGovern Outlines Seven-Point Peace Plan
Sen George McGovern detailed a seven point plan to end the Vietnam war in a national telecast. He would halt bombing and military aid on inauguration day and dispatch his vice president to Hanoi. He contrasted his approach with Nixon’s, stressing withdrawal and saving lives over saving face amid debate over Thieu.
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French mission in Hanoi hit as U.S. planes strike
French Foreign Ministry said its Hanoi headquarters were partially destroyed and its delegate general injured after U.S. fighter bombers attacked targets around the capital. President Pompidou called the bombing deplorable and lodged a formal protest with Ambassador Watson. Four Vietnamese staff were missing. other diplomats were unharmed.
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Kissinger Talks Enter Day Four in Paris as Bombing Rises
In Paris Kissinger extended talks with Le Duc Tho and Xuan Thuy into a fourth day amid no clear progress. Nixon aides denied links to the election. U S bombers hit Hanoi and Da Nang area milestones as South Vietnam reports regional attacks and civilian casualties near Saigon and along Highway 13.
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Ohio Supreme Court to hear challenge on tax repeal ballot
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments next Tuesday on a suit to halt a November vote on a constitutional amendment to repeal the state's income tax. Ballot timing, repeal effective date, and signature validity are at issue as repeal supporters push to place the measure on the ballot.
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Senate Debates Closure as Nixon Pushes Bus Desegregation Bill
The Senate fails to invoke cloture on a school busing desegregation bill. Nixon pressures five antibusing senators for a yes or no vote before adjournment, while opponents call the latest defeat its obituary. A new bid could come Thursday if debate ends.
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House Votes Spending Authority Amid Budget Dispute
The House approved a plan granting President Nixon authority to withhold appropriations and cap spending through June 30 at 250 billion dollars. Senate figures led by Russell Long and Mike Mansfield oppose the broad executive power. The vote passed 221 to 163 amid party-line tensions.
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Taxpayer Backed Victory Endorsed by President
The president announced a vote Tuesday as a triumph for taxpayers and stated the action provides insurance against any need for a tax increase. The measure has two sections, with the disputed part authorizing the president to cap government spending for the current fiscal year at 250 billion dollars.
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