Minnesota students join national campus protests over war
About 3,000 students gathered on the Minnesota State Capitol steps to protest U.S. actions in Southeast Asia, with delegations from the University of Minnesota and Macalester traveling to Washington to appeal to lawmakers. Campus leaders and labor allies denounced the war, while Minnesota colleges staged marches, strikes, and demonstrations across the state.
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White House
Bums For Peace
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Western Union
Kent State University
Ohio
St. Catherine’s College
St. Paul
Protests Halt Vote On Cambodia Troop Ban Efforts
In a dramatic House session efforts to ban U S combat troops in Cambodia failed as amendments were defeated amid loud outbursts. Nixon’s decision to send troops drew angry reactions from galleries while campus antiwar protests continued to grow after Kent State events.
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Nixon youth advisor denounces inflammatory rhetoric
Washington AP The Nixon administration faces criticism over its treatment of dissenting youth. Interior Secretary Hickel released a letter urging gentler stance and Vice President Agnew muzzling on protests. Anthony Moffett resigned as director of the Office of Students and Youth, accusing Nixon of misunderstanding young people and endorsing a hostile, polarized tone following Kent State violence.
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College protests spark capitol rally to present demands
A capitol rally brings together students to present a listed set of demands to the governor's office. The event highlights ongoing campus activism and calls for policy changes amid broader student concerns.
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National Guardsmen keep guns unloaded on campuses
National Guardsmen deployed to four major universities after Kent State shootings were ordered to keep rifles unloaded. In Kentucky live ammunition was issued but not loaded. Wisconsin saw barricades and tear gas. Ohio had loaded rifles but no fire authorized. Maryland withdrew after five days of protests.
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Minnesota DFL finds unity on Vietnam war issue
The Minnesota DFL shows renewed unity on Southeast Asia, with party leaders saying a consensus has formed to withdraw from Vietnam as soon as feasible. Former rivals McCarthy and Humphrey reflect a shift as the party positions itself against Nixon's war strategy.
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Wallace Seen as Lesser Threat in 1972 Runoff
Alabama Republican national committeeman labels George C Wallace a dull sword as a presidential threat after his second place in the Democratic gubernatorial runoff. The Democratic chairman warns Wallace could destroy himself nationally if he raises racial issues in the June 2 runoff against Gov Albert Brewer. Brewer carried black counties and major city districts where Negroes are a majority.
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House committee urges delay of Apollo 14 launch
The House Appropriations Committee orders postpone the October 1 Apollo 14 moon flight to next year to study Apollo 13 problems. The $17 billion bill funds NASA for the July 1 fiscal year, with a $136 million cut and $2.5 billion for R&D to reduce moon-landing plans to one flight next year. Senate approved a space authorization bill 69 to 15 amid debate over space program costs and priorities.
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Weather outlook with warm, occasional cloudiness
Occasional cloudiness and warm through Friday with a chance of a brief shower or thunderstorm. High near 80s today, low 50s tonight, and highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s Friday.
Colleges Close As Kent State Protests Spread
More than 80 colleges and universities shut down amid campus protests over the war and the Kent State killings. Most actions were peaceful but some violence drew National Guardsmen to campuses in Kentucky and Illinois and clashes continued at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
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Stork Struggles With Motherhood At English Reserve
In Matlock England a stork at a River Nature Reserve is set to become a mother next Tuesday but appears unable to cope. Curator Eddie Hallam says the bird is clumsy and prone to damaging the egg, requiring constant supervision to protect the fragile potential offspring.
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Wisconsin campus violence escalates during Kent State protests
Amid student demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, tear gas filled the air as protesters hurled rocks and firebombs at police and National Guardsmen. An admin office house was firebombed, fires flared across campus, and a university truck was set ablaze as barricades blocked streets. eleven officers and guardsmen were injured with over sixty arrests across three days.
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Tent for sale by first caller in Austin Daily Herald
Mr G sold his old camping tent after placing a classified ad. The ad described a Sears 9x18 tent with double side room in yellow, with carrying bag for stakes and poles, in excellent condition for 50 dollars. Call 433 8851 to place ads or arrange pickup.
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