Kennedy Warns of New Era of Repression in U S
Senator Edward M Kennedy warned at the Profiles in Courage ceremony that the nation is entering a period of repression akin to the 1950s. He cited domestic spying in schools and groups, harassment of dissenters, tear gas stockpiles, no knock searches, detentions without bail, and increased wiretapping as signs of a creeping crisis threatening free democracy.
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Hirohito Observes His Sixty Ninth Birthday
Tokyo marked Emperor Hirohito s 69th birthday with a public appearance from the palace porch amid cheering crowds. The 124th monarch, who renounced divinity in 1946, tours ceremonial duties, hosts foreign dignitaries, and remains a central figure in Japan s modern identity.
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Nationalism Rising Across Eastern Europe Frays Communist Bloc
In the decades after communism began, nationalism dominates Eastern European politics. Romania presses for national identity while Poland and Hungary push back. Anti Semitism surfaces and ancient history, folklore, and churches revive. Within the Warsaw Pact and Comecon, trust and cooperation wane as rivalries intensify.
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Soviet Pilots Reported Operating From Egypt Bases
Israel said Soviet pilots are flying operational missions from bases in Egypt, raising alarms in Washington and Jerusalem over Soviet involvement. The government asserts no airspace intrusion or dogfights by these pilots, while Haaretz urged action to restore arms balance as Egyptian forces push against Israel along the Suez Canal, with 14 dead and 37 wounded reported among Israeli losses in 11 days of fighting.
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Nixon Weighs Cambodia Aid Decision Amid Invasion Threat
Washington officials indicate President Nixon has reached a decision on aid strategy for Cambodia amid 40 000 Communist invaders. Details were not disclosed but a major operation by South Vietnamese forces in Eastern Cambodia and allied military equipment from Thailand are anticipated.
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Senate Panel Starts Hearing on Blackmun
Supreme Court nominee Harry A. Blackmun faces the Senate Judiciary Committee with two liberal senators, Eugene J. McCarthy and Walter F. Mondale, along with Rep. Clark MacGregor. Public opposition appears absent as committee approval seems likely.
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Goodyear Negotiations Resume After Strike Start
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co with 23 000 workers resumes talks with URW in Milwaukee after a strike that began in Cincinnati. Other tire makers including Firestone Goodrich Uniroyal and General Tire plan talks later this week as picketing is restrained by a court order. General Tire contract runs to May 15. workers across firms have been working daily since expiry.
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