Allied Bases Pounded In Massive Shellings
In a weekend of heavy fighting the Communists struck 114 Allied bases and Vietnamese towns, marking the heaviest shellings in a month. U S authorities report at least 22 Americans killed and 152 wounded, with ground fighting taking nearly 700 Allied casualties.
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Chicago Seven defense rests today in riot-conspiracy trial
The defense in the Chicago Seven riot conspiracy trial plans to rest after narrowing to two key cameraman witnesses who filmed convention violence. Jesse Jackson testified blacks in Chicago feared a police massacre rather than demonstrating, as the trial moves toward a jury verdict in coming weeks.
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Black Nixon Aide Sees End of Racial Violence in Ghettos
Washington report quotes Benjamin F. Holman, director of the Justice Department Community Relations Service, saying a new black climate rejects urban riots. He notes unity and pride may end disturbances like Watts and Detroit, cites improved policing and local leadership, and predicts future black control of communities with whites offering help for decent homes.
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Muskie urges Nixon to curb car pollution now
Senator Muskie pleaded with President Nixon to act swiftly under existing law to tighten automobile emission standards. He warned delaying actions to 1975 and 1980 would mean millions more cars with weak standards, urging rapid reform and stronger industry pressure. He also pressed for full funding of a 1.25 billion water pollution authorization, noting Nixon had promised 800 million.
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Nixon Pledges Assistance For American Indians
President Nixon in his fiscal 1971 budget to Congress pledges to provide American Indians the assistance and opportunity to live in prosperity dignity and honor. He requests 324.604 million dollars for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the year starting July 1, about 540 dollars per Indian. The increase mainly funds education and welfare, expanding kindergartens and higher education, improving dormitories, with 55.24 million for resource management and 26.26 million for construction.
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U N arranged truce breaks as Syria Israel resume front clashes
The 11 mile front battles reignite after a UN arranged cease-fire. Israeli jets attacked Syrian tanks and guns, destroying two T54s while Syria claimed it downed one Israeli warplane. Both sides reported multiple losses with regional observers noting the flareup followed Sunday fighting and a renewed pledge to strike back.
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Pope Paul VI rules out celibacy change
Pope Paul VI defended priestly celibacy as a capital law of the Latin church and rejected proposals to permit marriage. He said altering celibacy would weaken faithfulness to the ministry and called celibacy a demanding standard that enables priests to dedicate themselves fully. He urged prayer for better understanding of celibacy by clergy and laity amid Dutch calls for optional celibacy.
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Nixon's Relief Envoy Expelled From Nigeria
In Lagos the Nigerian government expelled U S Army colonel Eugene Dewey, the representative of President Nixon's special envoy on relief operations into the former Biafran enclave. No reason given beyond inappropriateness of his presence. Dropped note to embassy and reports say many priests and nuns may face illegal immigration charges. Diplomatic observers note improvements in troops behavior and food relief following trips into the area. Nigerian Red Cross expands food centers and moves corn soy and meal into the region.
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Fire Forces Evacuation at Manhattan Towers Hotel
A gas main rupture in the basement of the Manhattan Towers Hotel near Broadway and West 76th Street caused a basement fire and heavy smoke that drove 560 guests to the street. Eighteen firefighters were injured and hospitalized, with several suffering burns. damage remained confined to the cellar as guests evacuated calmly before dawn.
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