Berlin Wall Status Talks Prompt US-Russia Proposal
The Nixon administration is drafting a formal proposal to the Soviet Union to tear down the 8 year old Berlin Wall. Officials say the plan seeks to test Soviet readiness to ease East West tensions and could be issued by Britain France and the United States by August or September.
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Toll of 110 Americans Dead in Week Lists Second Lowest
SAIGON AP The weekly U S casualty report shows 110 Americans killed and 1 963 enemy dead, the second lowest American combat toll in nine months and the lowest enemy tally in eight months. Wounded Americans numbered 1 056. Vietnam withdrawal accelerated with 2 750 more troops packing to leave including 2 200 Marines, 550 reservists, with 10 150 U S personnel already withdrawn under Nixon order. Battles remained light aside from one action near Rach Gia where 40 Viet Cong were reported killed.
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Tippling Reform Urged To Stop Sark Abdication
Sark parliament member urged clamping down on drinking laws and appointing a local policeman to deter 85year old ruler Dame Sibyl Hathaway from abdicating. Hathaway, who announced abdication and transfer of power to Guernsey, cited law flouting and reliance on Guernsey police. Her son in England noted abdication needs Queen Elizabeth II's approval.
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Soviet Author Kuznetsov Wins British Stay After Defection
Soviet writer Anatoly Kuznetsov defected to the West and received permission to remain in Britain. At 39, his latest book drew Soviet criticism for its negative portrayal of life in Russia. He reportedly sought asylum via a Home Office permit, not political asylum, to avoid diplomatic tension with Moscow.
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Sargent Back After Skinner Veto Despite Council Rejection
Boston AP The Governor's Council again rejected Gov Francis W Sargent's nomination of Walter J Skinner to the Superior Court by a 5 2 vote. Sargent pledged to refile next week as old tensions resurfaced with Councilor Patrick J McDonough hurling charges about Skinner's role in Crime Commission prosecutions. The session also covered welfare reforms advancing 167 53 and the push to add a student trustee to state college boards drawing praise for youth involvement from Education Committee members.
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Armstrong Sees Omission In Moon Step Quotation
New York AP Armstrong says the famous moon landing line should read with an article a before man making Thats one small step for a man one giant leap for mankind The comment follows debate over wording led by Rep Linsky and supported by Rep Flaherty and Education Commissioner Sullivan as Massachusetts lawmakers weigh toll road plans and fiscal implications for the states Turnpike Authority and public works projects in Worcester County and beyond.
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