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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1972

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Diploma Tax Waived Lets 36 Jewish Families Leave Soviet Union

The Soviet government waived the diploma tax for 36 more Jewish families allowing exit within 10 days, raising total exemptions to 174. Among those granted permission is Gabriel Shapiro married to Judith Silver Shapiro of Cincinnati. Some relatives fear visa withdrawals and ongoing harassment amid Moscow Washington talks.

Moscow Gabriel Shapiro Judith Silver Shapiro Cincinnati Ohio Washington U.S. Senate Soviet Union Kremlin Mrs. Shapiro Syvage N.Y Shapiros Shapiro

Campaign Costs Now In Millions

Washington AP Finance Committee to Reelect the President has spent more than 22.5 million since April and runs in the red into the final two weeks of the presidential campaign. McGovern for President, Inc. also runs in the red by about 2.78 million, with reports to the General Accounting Office under the new election law. Nixon’s committee reports 22.5 million in expenditures since April 7 and 514,985 cash on hand, with debts of 1.6 million. McGovern reports 9.5 million spent in Sept 1 to Oct 16 and about 9 million raised in the same period.

Washington George McGovern General Accounting Office Nixon Finance Committee McGovern President, Inc McGovern Committee

McGovern demands Nixon ouster over campaign sabotage

Sen George McGovern urged voters to repudiate Republican sabotage and elect Nixon’s opponent. Nixon and Agnew faced protests as campaigns paused in New York Idaho Utah and Ohio. McGovern cited alleged graft and illegal activity by the Nixon camp and vowed to halt Soviet trade until Jews are persecuted no more.

Thieu Opposes Imposed Indochina Peace Settlement

President Thieu rejects any peace imposed by outsiders and demands Cease fire under international supervision for all Indochina. He says coalition government rejected and notes U.S. talks with Kissinger made progress while warning that Hanoi seeks to pressure before the U.S. election. Thieu calls for unity among political and religious groups to back a self owned cease-fire.

Saigon Neuyen van Thieu South Vietnam Thieu Indochina U.S United States Vietnam Henry A. Kissinger Washington Kissinger Hanoi Paris Souvanna Phouma Laos Cambodia Vietnams Henry Kissinger Nixon North Vietnam

Bombing Limited Near Hanoi as Monsoon Season Opens

President Nixon cuts bombing around Hanoi and Haiphong during peace talks. Weather and monsoon winds shift strikes to Laos while B52s stay mostly out of North Vietnam. Reports say carriers move to the South China Sea as fighting persists near Saigon and Route 13. Viet Cong propaganda efforts and flag campaigns loom in Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai.

Saigon Nixon North Vietnam Hanoi Haiphong Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos U.S. Command 7Th Fleet Tonkin Gulf South China Sea South Vietnam United States U.S Hanoi-Haiphong Northietnam Cambodia Highway 13 Binh Dinh Quang Ngai

Lightning Strikes Agnew Campaign Plane Over Utah

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew's campaign plane was hit by lightning while en route from Twin Falls to Provo. Pilot Capt. Bill Reese said the 727 sustained no damage though instruments dimmed and lights were out on landing.

Provo, Utah Spiro T. Agnew Twin Falls Idaho Provo Utah American Airlines Bill Reese Salt Lake City Rockies Agnew Reese Nashville Tenn Secret Service

Jackie Robinson Dies And Boggs Misses Plane

The Journal reports the death of Jackie Robinson and notes Rep Boggs remains missing along with companions after a hijacking incident. Turkish leftists are alleged to be involved. Veterans' Day scenes and a lighthearted column titled Today's Chuckle are also mentioned.

Jackie Robinson Boggs

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