Diplomatic ties grow as Nixon and Brezhnev plan new summit
The Nixon Brezhnev communique signals a new phase in U S Soviet relations with a possible second Brezhnev visit to the United States and a third summit to address nuclear arms limits. Helsinki talks could lead to a high level East West meeting and broad peaceful cooperation. Brezhnev invited world nations to join the trend toward peaceful cooperation.
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Washington
Nixon
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Moscow
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
Brezhnev
Soviet Communist Party
San Clemente
Calif
Geneva
Canada
Helsinki
William P. Rogers
Kissinger
Europe
U.S
Fighting intensifies in Mekong Delta near Vi Thanh
Reports from Saigon say heavy fighting raged on the northern edge of the U Minh Forest as Viet Cong forces gain a foothold near Vi Thanh. Cease-fire violations rose 20 percent with 86 infractions in 24 hours. Government losses included 4 killed and 77 wounded in two battles. Viet Cong casualties numbered 38 killed in one engagement.
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Saigon
Mekong Delta
U Minh Forest
Vi Thanh
Mekong
Dollar regains market strength as foreign edges rise
European currencies firmed against the dollar despite Watergate disclosures. The dollar strengthened in London Frankfurt and Zurich on expectations of a May U.S. trade report while gold held near $118.25 in Zurich and $119 in London. Hong Kong saw the dollar reach a record low of 5.02 HK dollars per US.
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London
U.S
Washington
John W. Dean III
Zurich
United States
Japan
Frankfurt
France
Hong Kong
Minnesotas family doctors burdened by low pay and long hours
The NRMP report shows Minnesota family practitioners work about 133 extra hours annually and earn roughly 7000 less per year than other doctors. They handle 61 percent more office visits, 57 percent more tests, and make twice as many house calls and after hour visits, with 31 percent of visits handled by doctors and 2.3 staff on average.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Northlands Regional Medical Program
NRMP
Miller
American Medical Associaton
AMA
Dayton the Youngest Signer of Constitution
Jonathan Dayton aged 26 was the youngest signer of the U S Constitution. Dayton Ohio is named for him.
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Jonathan Dayton
Dayton
Ohio
Tips offered for use of campers
New port Beach California AP reports more than five million recreational vehicles will hit US highways this summer. PV4 Magazine editor Tom Bryant offers a checklist stressing advance packing, weight limits, overestimating gear, secure load, spark risk, vehicle maintenance, tire pressure, right side driving, signaling, survival kit, and tire safety to ensure safe travel and outcomes.
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Newport Beach
Calif
Tom Bryant
Pv4 Magazine
Bryant
Parochial schools push on after high court rulings
Parochial school officials nationwide vow to pursue other aid avenues after the Supreme Court struck down state tax and tuition plans. Civil rights groups praise the rulings as upholding church state separation while proponents push for a federal tax credit bill. Church leaders and educators warn of hardship yet expect continued efforts to fund nonpublic education.
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Supreme Court
High Court
New York
Pennsylvania
High
Terence Cardinal Cooke
Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Joan Tuttle
Massachusetts Civil Liberties Union
Leo Pfeffer
New York City
Robert Eggold
Kansas
Congress
Judicial Branch
Nixon Ruling Blocks $250 Million Food Stamp Transfer
U S District Judge Miles Lord ordered the Nixon administration not to permit about 250 million dollars to move from the food stamp program into the general fund.
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NIXON
Minneapolis, Minn
U.S
Miles Lord
Nixon Administration
Caution on Second Prize in Restaurant Promotion
Minnesota consumer officials and the Better Business Bureau warn that second prize in a Perkins Cake and Steak Houses contest offered by Holiday Vacations requires a 19.80 service fee and travel costs. Winners risk hundreds of extra expenses for a Florida trip with Disney World access and a Bahamas leg.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Minnesota Office of Consumer Services
Better Business Bureau of Greater
Minneapolis
Florida
Holiday Vacations, Inc
Decatur
Perkins Cake and Steak Houses
Bahamas
Walt Disney World
Office of Consumer Service
Ronald J. Graham
Better Business Bureau
Justice on the cuff opens inexpensive small-claims court
In London a Westminster Law Society Committee led project launches a special court for consumers who feel harmed by deals. The panel says more people can bring complaints to court with minimal expense, requiring an initial 12 dollar fee to cover legal costs.
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London
Westminster Law Society
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