Nixon ends 21 year U S China trade freeze lifts ban on imports
President Nixon announced the end of the 21 year embargo on U S Chinese trade lifting the import ban and easing a 50 50 grain shipping requirement to Russia and Europe The move aims to open Wheat sales and other goods but officials caution little immediate impact for U S farmers The White House foresees broader talks on future relations with China and Asia while acknowledging uncertain reactions from Beijing
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Administration
U. S
U.S
Clifford M. Hardin
Nixon
Asia
U S Death Toll In Vietnam Drops To Low Level
Saigon reports 19 Americans killed in action last week, lowest since 1965, with 19 noncombat deaths. U S forces numbered 250 900 in South Vietnam as ambassador Bunker heads to Washington for talks likely to speed troop withdrawals. Election in South Vietnam planned for October. Scene marked by scant combat action and an evening report only.
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Saigon
U. S
Vietnam
U. S. Command
U.S
United States
South Vietnam
Ellsworth Bunker
Washington
Nixon Ends U S China Trade Freeze and Broad Nonstrategic Export List
President Nixon lifted the 21 year U S China trade freeze by allowing imports from Red China and issuing a broad list of nonstrategic U S goods for sale there. Other items include Senate debate on cutting off funds for Indochina. a train derailment in Illinois. a Space Lab tests on cosmonauts. and a murder conviction at Redstone Arsenal.
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Washington
Nixon
U. S
Deadlocked jury in Smith bribery trial ends day
In Charleston the jury in the second bribery trial of State Sen. W. Bernard Smith reported a deadlock and was ordered to return Friday morning to resume deliberations. Page 6. In Richmond the Justice Department dropped Virginia from the reapportionment case and a House committee backed a multi-member district plan against a U.S. District Court barrier.
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Charleston
W. Bernard Smith
Richmond
Justice Department
Virginia
House
U.S. District Court
Assessor Hughes Corrects Tax Authority Claim
Princeton Mercer county assessor Roger Hughes retracted his claim that the state tax commissioner has final say on county tax matters. Bluefield’s Northside Urban Renewal project gains top priority status from HUD and may secure federal funding by January 1972.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Roger Hughes
Bluefield
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Market Recovers Moderately After Two Losses
The stock market shows a cautious rebound after two days of declines as trading remains subdued across major indices and sectors. Analysts note modest gains but caution that investor interest is tepid amid uncertain near term momentum.
Cosmonauts Undergo Medical Tests Aboard Salute
In Moscow the three cosmonauts on Salute Lt Col Georgy Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev underwent cardiovascular examinations. Data was sent to Baikonur for intensive review as doctors monitor weightlessness effects and mission viability. They wore rubber lined exercise suits to maintain muscle tone during the day.
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Moscow
Manned Orbiting Laboratory
Georgy Dobrovolsky
Vladislav Volkov
Viktor Patsayev
Tass
Earth
Baikonur Space Complex
Kazakhstan
Debate Opens In Senate To Cut War Funds
The Senate begins a week long debate on cutting off funds for Indochina operations. Sen. Hatfield calls it the year's most important decision as McGovern Hatfield push the measure. The 55 39 defeat last year foreshadows a tough fight with a vote due next Wednesday.
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Washington
Senate
U. S
Indochina
U.S
Mark O. Hatfield
R-Ore
Congress
Men of Tomorrow Urged by Telegrapher Humphrey
Telegrapher Hubert Humphrey argues the political scene needs men of tomorrow to inherit and solve the problems left by today’s leaders from yesterday.
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Hubert Humphrey
Ten Die In Illinois Train Derailment
The City of New Orleans passenger train derailed at high speed near Salem Illinois killing ten and injuring 94. The southbound train tore up 1200 feet of track in each direction and derailed at Tonti three miles northwest of Salem.
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Salem
Ill
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Salem, Ill
City of New Orleans
Ilinois Central Railroad
Trak
Tonti
Illinois
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Virginia House Backed Multi Member District Plan Rise in Reapportionment
The U S Justice Department dropped objections to Virginia multi member districts after Whitcomb v Chavis reversal. The House Privileges and Elections Committee halted plans for single member districts and moves toward multimember districts amid looming federal panel review.
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House Privileges and Elections Committee
House
Justice Department
Thomson
Mitchell
Sergeant Convicted in Vietnam Club Funds Scheme
A military jury at Redstone Arsenal convicts Sergeant William Higdon, 41, of East Point Georgia, of stealing 7 200 in cigarette promotion funds and taking 723 in kickbacks linked to Army clubs in Vietnam. He receives a dishonorable discharge and 25 000 fine with forfeiture of pay, but no jail time. The case, tied to Liggett Myers promotion, could be appealed through military channels.
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Redstone Arsenal
Ala
William Higdon
East Point
Vietnam
M. Set
Higdon
Long Binh
Glen D. Gaulks
Bankok
Thailand
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Canada to Ban All Cigarette Ads Next Year
Ottawa announced a ban on all cigarette advertising and promotion starting January 1, 1972. The measure covers newspapers and magazines, with warnings on each pack and potential tar and nicotine limits. A companion bill would curb coupons, premiums, and sports sponsorships while allowing foreign publications to reach Canada.
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Canada
N. Y. Times
Ottawa
United States
Britain
House of Commons
John Munro
National Health and Welfare
White House Prepares For Tricia's Wedding
President Nixon inspects the Rose Garden with his daughter Tricia as wedding plans go forward. Press secretary Ziegler downplays rain fears while Weather Bureau hints at possible showers. Tricia hosts a bridesmaids dinner as gifts include gold flower pins with gems.
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Nixon
White House
Tricia
Rose Garden
White House Rose Garden
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Weather Bureau
Oval
Edward Cox
F Street
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I.C
Jim Bradley
Springfield
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St. Louis
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House P&e
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Whitcomb Vs. Chavis
Supreme Court
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Calif
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Pasadena
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Vietnam Club
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Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers Council
Washington Monument
Tricia Nixon
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