Bombers Hit North Vietnam Supply Lines and Bridges
U S forces reported extensive air strikes across North Vietnam from Hanoi to Vinh, destroying bridges, trucks, surface craft, and storage areas. Four F4 Phantoms intercepted MIGs near Hanoi, one shot down. no American losses. Saigon reports heavy enemy casualties across multiple fronts as operations continue into the 66th day. Navy carriers hit targets from Hanoi area to Vinh, claiming several bridges knocked out to choke transport. South Vietnamese units report gains and ongoing clashes in Phu My and central highlands with paratroopers counting losses.
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Hanoi
Vinh
North Vietnam
U.S. Command
Air Force
Navy
Marine
U.S
South Vietnam
North
Saigon Command
Saratoga
Phu My
Binh Dinh
Iantum
Central Highlands
Hue
Weight dispute kept McChesney from police job
The article notes that at 91 pounds Miss McChesney was deemed unable to carry the weight required for a policewoman, leading her to add seven more pounds to qualify. An AP Wirephoto accompanies the piece.
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Vice Commission
St Paul woman killed in traffic crash
An elderly St Paul resident Violet R. Johnson, 72, died in a hospital about 2:15 p.m. after being struck by a pickup earlier that morning. Police said driver James Robinson, 26, Minneapolis, did not see her until it was too late. The incident raised Minnesota’s 1972 road toll to 259.
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ST. Paul
Education theme echoes through Austin High graduation
At Austin High School 542 graduates heard Casmey stress lifelong learning from cradle to grave and skill development for a changing job market. He cited 92 percent of peers from kindergarten to graduation completing high school, noted 25 000 job areas with 5 000 requiring a bachelor’s, and urged pursuit of practical skills and leadership. The ceremony included awards for Kris Anderson, valedictorian, and co-salutatorians Flynn and Plehal, with music by the AHS Orchestra.
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Rosalie Seltz
Howard Casmey
Austin High School
State Commissioner of Education
Casmey
Kris
Harold Anderson
Austin
Austin Symphony
AHS
Elgar
Paul Helme
Howard Bredesen
Fellowship Methodist Church
Handel
Supt
Irwin T. Mickelson
Vickie Hubbard
Ray M
Harmony girl 15 drowns near Cresco Iowa
A 15 year old girl from Harmony Minnesota Elizabeth Stevens drowned while swimming with friends in a pond near the Minnesota border in Howard County about 12 miles north of Cresco. She was the daughter of Mrs Fowler Stevens of Harmony.
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Cresco
Iowa
Harmony
Minn
Here
Elizabeth Stevens
Minnesota
Howard County
Fowler Stevens
St Cloud panel backs Elks racism clause change
The St. Cloud Human Rights Commission approved unanimously a motion Friday urging the Elks Club to drop its whites only membership clause. The vote signals a push for inclusive entry rules and civil rights compliance in local civic groups.
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ST. Cloud, Minn
St. Cloud
McGovern Hopes for California Victory Leads with Endorsements
Three days before the California primary Sen. George McGovern presses party regulars with key endorsements from Meade Esposito and Patrick Cunningham and a private talk with Rep. Wilbur Mills. Sen. Humphrey campaigns hard asserting he will stay in the race despite polls and a winner take all California vote. Shirley Chisholm wins a court order for equal TV time to counter joint McGovern Humphrey interviews. Sam Yorty seeks inclusion.
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Associated Press
California
Sen
George McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
McGovern
New York City
Meade Esposito
Brooklyn
Patrick Cunningham
Bronx
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Humphrey
White House
Fraser defense claims police breached peace at May 9 protest
Mary Fraser’s attorney contends Minneapolis police breached peace during a May 9 demonstration near the University of Minnesota west bank urban renewal project. Fraser, 19, daughter of Rep. Donald Fraser, faced charges of obstructing a lawful arrest breach of the peace and assault.
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Mary Fraser
Minneapolis
West Bank
University of Minnesota
Miss Fraser
Donald Fraser
D-Minn
Michael Murphy
Schedule of Pages Editorial 4 Sports 8-9 VS-Mkt. 5 Form Page 10 Society 6 Comic 11 Area News 7 Clsssified 12-13
The page list shows sections for Editorial, Sports, Market, Form, Society, Comics, Area News and Classifieds across pages 4 8 9 5 10 6 11 7 12 13. It outlines content regions and page numbers for the issue.
Air Conditioner For Sale In Warm Weather Rush
Advertisement promotes a 10 000 BTU air conditioner in excellent condition. It urges quick action as the unit sold fast in Herald want ads. Call 433-8851 after 6 pm for fast results.
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Herald
Birth rate drop tied to abortion laws and econony
U S birth rate falls sharply due to liberal abortion laws economic decline and women's liberation experts say. The National Center for Health Statistics reports 15.8 births per 1000 in Q1 1972 down from 17.6 a year earlier and 17.3 for all of 1971. If lifetime fertility averages drift to about 2.11 children per woman growth could level by 2010.
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Washington
National Center For Health Statistics
Wih
Center
Census Bureau
Hooded hijacker jumps from jetliner near Reno
A hooded hijacker forced a United Airlines 727 to take off from Reno International Airport and parachuted away amid a ransom of about 200000 dollars. Authorities pursued a search 25 miles east between Reno and Washoe Lake as the hijacking unfolded Friday night. The plane returned to the airport within 30 minutes.
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Nev
United Air Lines
Reno International Airport
Washoe Lake
FBI
Parker
Police and troops seal Londonderry for Protestant march
Police and British soldiers fortified Londonderry with armored vehicles concrete barriers and river patrols as tens of thousands of Protestant Vanguard supporters prepared to march. The top deck of the Craigavon Bridge was sealed off and 500 extra officers joined 2,500 troops on standby amid threats to confront IRA guards.
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Londonderry
Craigavon
Foyle
Britain
Northern Ireland
William Whitelaw
Ulster Vanguard
Bogside
Creggan
Networks told to grant Chisholm equal air time
A federal appeals court ordered CBS to provide Shirley Chisholm with a half hour of prime time by June 5 and ABC to include her in a June 4 Issues and Answers program or offer a half hour, reversing FCC denials. The ruling labels Humphrey and McGovern appearances as debates, not bona fide news interviews. Chisholm campaigns in Linden, New Jersey, calling the decision meaningful due to lack of funds.
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Shirley Chisholm
Federal Communications Commission
CBS
ABC
Washington
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Columbia Broadcasting System
Chisholm
California
FCC
American Broadcasting Co
Humphrey-McGovern
Sam Yorty
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Dean Burch
Berlin accords activate easing travel to West Berlin
Foreign ministers of the Big Four sign documents to activate the 1971 Berlin accord easing travel to and from isolated West Berlin with midnight effect. McGovern gains nine more Democratic delegates in Kentucky and Illinois. FBI closes Bremer probe finding he acted alone in the Wallace shooting. no accomplices. Beef prices rise while McDonald’s plans to cut Quarter Pounder prices in 31 company restaurants per Price Commission order.
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FBI
Arthur H. Bremer
George C. Wallace
Bremer
Washington Post
Washington
McDonald's Corp
Price Commission
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