Historic first Black convention called by House members
Black members of the House announced plans for a national Black political convention to be held in April or May, aiming to unite black, brown, red, poor and disadvantaged people. The event included local officials and community leaders, with Imamu Baraka among organizers, and featured debates on coalition politics and a possible bid by Shirley Chisholm.
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House of Representatives
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House
Imamu_ Baraka
Newark
LeRoi Jones
Louis Stokes
Ohio
World at a Glance Considers Cambodian Offensive and Israeli Politics
In Saigon, thousands of South Vietnamese troops with U S air support launch a new offensive against North Vietnamese supply lines in eastern Cambodia. air strikes reportedly kill 40 near Chrum. In Jerusalem Abba Eban urges Sadat to seek peace after his troops speech. Israel names Maj Gen David Elazar as new chief of staff. In Washington Republicans push amendments on campaign financing amid Senate debate. A White House lobbying push targets an antipoverty bill with a new child care provision sparking conservative opposition.
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Cambodia
Chrum
Jerusalem
Abba Eban
Anwar Sadat
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Suez Canal
Haim Bar-Lev
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Washington
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White House
Kennedy JFK assassination anniversary ceremony in Dallas
In Dallas a ceremony marked the eighth anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination at Kennedy Plaza with wreaths by three clergymen and Mayor Wise. The memorial sits near the Warren Commission site of the 1963 murder.
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Meany Aims to Force Nixon to Oust Him From Pay Board
AFL-CIO leader George Meany plans a deliberate move to push Nixon into removing Meany or abolishing wage controls. An aide says the tactic will unfold before next November, with Meany seeking to provoke a confrontation that could end in Pay Board abolition or transfer of control to the Cost of Living Council. The strategy centers on escalating opposition to wage limits, including reactions to retroactive pay rulings and 5.5 percent annual caps amid new construction wage hikes.
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Pakistan declares all out offensive in East Pakistan
A Karachi radio broadcast quoted in Washington claimed India launched a large scale assault in East Pakistan without a formal declaration of war. It said Indian forces concentrated around Jessore and described fierce fighting while noting Indian buildup across East Pakistan. The United States, the Soviet Union and China urged restraint.
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Minneapolis discharges 40 000 gallons of low level radioactive water
Monticello nuclear plant dumped 40 000 gallons of water with low level radioactivity into the Mississippi River for 48 hours as maintenance occurs on the drywell torus. NSP says the batch is treated water and initial tests show iodine 131 and cobalt 58 within limits. Minneapolis shut intake valves as precaution.
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Humphrey accuses Nixon of provoking AFL-CIO convention
Sen. Hubert Humphrey charges President Nixon arrived at the AFL-CIO gathering with a plan to provoke confrontation. Nixon told delegates he will push his economic program with or without labor support. Muskie called the convention climate hostile while Kennedy said beating Nixon would be tough if he settles war and arms talks.
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D-Mass
Time Magazine
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City Planners to Discuss Irvine Avenue Bus Parking
Bemidji Planning Commission meets at City Hall 8 p.m. to review bus parking on Irvine Avenue South and potential re zoning. Agenda lists only this topic for consideration.
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Generals to testify for Henderson in My Lai case
Three generals are scheduled to testify today as defense witnesses in the court martial of Col. Oran K. Henderson. Henderson, accused of willfully concealing the killing of unresisting civilians at My Lai, will testify after the generals. The defense named Lt. Gen. Leo Forsythe and Maj. Gen. Frank Norris as character witnesses, with retired Brig. Gen. George H. Young Jr. also on the schedule.
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U.S
My Lai
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Frank Norris
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Norris
Armed Forces Staff College
Norfolk
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Claim filed against City of Bemidji over river pollution
A notice of claim against Bemidji alleges violations of Minnesota water pollution standards by Dr. James Ludwig. The claim cites October 17 and 20, 1971, as documented incidents with possible ongoing violations for months or years. Ludwig has one year to file a damage suit. The notice was received by the city clerk on November 16.
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Minnesota
James Ludwig
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