Political prisoners seen as pawns in Saigon Viet Cong talks
Saigon denies holding political prisoners yet informed sources say several thousand detainees are in jails as a bargaining tool in negotiations with the Viet Cong. Estimates list about 8,500 political detainees in a 37,000 civil prison population, with 4,500 never sentenced and at least 600 women. Exchanges halted amid breakdown, prisoners kept for possible future swaps.
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Treasury's Simon to shift style but keep free market ethos
President Nixon names energy chief William E. Simon as treasury secretary replacing George P. Shultz, signaling a stylistic change without a shift in free market philosophy. Simon aims to curb inflation as a top priority while embracing smaller government, with John C. Sawhill tapped to head the Federal Energy Office.
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Nixon Flags U S Latin America Ties At White House Dinner
President Nixon outlined a new dialogue with 24 Latin American nations focusing on peace political freedom and economic growth at a White House dinner. He pledged no interference in internal affairs and continued U S support in trade aid science and energy while Cuba policy remained unsettled for future talks.
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Wilson Makes Surprise Ulster Visit Amid Rising Violence
Prime Minister Harold Wilson, guarded by troops, visited Northern Ireland to discuss escalating sectarian violence. He met with Brian Faulkner and Gerry Fitt at Stormont and planned talks with Protestant unions on power sharing. Authorities also credited international help for dismantling a Canada-to-UDA weapons smuggling ring.
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Nixon aides confident he will survive Watergate
White House aides believe the coming weeks will determine if President Nixon endures the Watergate crisis and insist he will survive. They say documentary proof of innocence is ready, though some tape portions may be withheld as personal. They stress Nixon’s stoic resolve amid mounting revelations and imminent test before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Golan Heights clash grows as Soviet stance shifts
Syrian and Israeli troops fought on Mt Hermon amid Egyptian warnings as clashes on the Golan Heights marked the 38th day. Soviet experts in London questioned Kremlin moves to derail US efforts to separate forces, while Assad vowed the fight would continue until Israeli withdrawal. Egypt said it could join if fighting worsens, signaling a broader regional war risk.
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Bible-toting sailor charged with murder of three girls
Bible-toting sailor Richard R. Valenti, 30, was charged late Wednesday night with the murders of three teenage girls whose bodies were buried in sand dunes near Folly Beach South Carolina. Police said he led officers to the site and confessed.
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Researchers eye male pill within five years
A University of Washington researcher told a national meeting that a reversible male birth control pill may be ready in about five years. He noted ongoing trials with testosterone and danazol injections and emphasized options beyond a single method.
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