Nixon denies Israel jet requests amid Middle East arms balance
President Nixon will not approve Israel's request for 25 to 50 additional Phantom jets and 80 Skyhawk planes for now. The State Department will announce the policy review, stressing close watching of arms balance in the region and possible reconsideration if arms shipments threaten the balance. 50 Phantom fighters already in transit will continue, under a 1968 agreement. The decision aims to deter Soviet escalation and avoid provoking Arab armament, with Israel believed to have adequate warplanes for the near term.
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Fifth U S Plane Lost in Laos Report
The U S Military Command reports the loss of a fifth American warplane to ground fire in Laos within six days. An F105 Thunderchief was crippled over Laos and its pilot crashed in Thailand, unharmed, as U S forces raid the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
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Laos
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Ho Chi Minh Trail
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Sam Thong
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U S vetoes first ever at United Nations Security Council
The United States used its Security Council veto for the first time in the UN’s 25 year history to block a resolution calling for British force to overthrow Rhodesia’s white rule. Britain also vetoed. 9 of 15 votes needed. Colombia Finland France Nicaragua abstained. Soviet Union, Britain, France and Nationalist China permanent members.
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China
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Jacob A. Malik
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Boyle Accused of Jeopardizing UMW Pension Fund Votes
A gray haired woman accuses N A Tony Boyle of risking the United Mine Workers pension fund to win pensioner votes. Boyle, described as bald and fiery, is central to the dispute within the union.
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Josephine Roche
George L. Judy
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John L. Lewis
Oil Slick Threatens Wildlife Sanctuary
Straws spread along the Island wildlife refuge as two oil slick fingers enclose the sanctuary. Winds of 50 mph threaten to push the spill toward the Gulf, while crews race time to absorb any oil reaching the shore. Louisiana officials criticize offshore lease postponement as harming the regional economy.
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J. M. Menefee
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Stevenson and Smith Triumph in Illinois Primary Contests
In Illinois primary results, Adlai E Stevenson III secured the Democratic nomination for Senate without opposition, while Sen. Ralph Tyler Smith, backed by Gov. Richard Ogilvie, won the Republican nomination. Smith led with about 60 percent over William H. Rentschler as precincts reported, and Stevenson benefited from Daley’s endorsement guiding his path to the nomination. Daley also scored several local congressional gains for his slate in Chicago.
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Everett M. Dirksen
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Amsterdam Tax Office Outburst Ends With Mental Evaluation
A middle aged man, convinced he was overtaxed, entered the Amsterdam tax office, stripped, and demanded officials take it all. After being persuaded to dress, he was returned and taken to a mental hospital for examination.
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