Primary kickoff in New Hampshire moderates tone of race
Four Democratic presidential hopefuls opened campaigns in New Hampshire with a low turnout under 300 as early contenders press for momentum seven months before the first nationwide primary. McGovern praised Nixon’s Vietnam steps but questioned his peacemaker label while Jackson attacked defense spending and pressed for wage and tax measures to revive the economy.
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Hillsborough County
New Hampshire
George McGovern
South Dakota
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Gay
Kenneth Curtis
Maine
Edmund S. Muskie
Richard M. Nixon
McGovern
Vietnam
China
Nixon
Jackson
Whlen
John F. Kennedy
Masked Steps Toward Communism In Cuba And The Hemisphere
The piece argues leftist regimes in the Americas use concealment to gain power and push open Communism. It cites Castro, denials of communism, and a Cuban propaganda tactic via hidden security agents posing as locals to shape foreign reporters perceptions, highlighting John Wheeler’s reporting and Senate testimony by Frantisca Teira Alfonso. It warns the ball is rolling toward Communism in the hemisphere.
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Peru
Cuba
Americas
Wheat Castro
Castro
John Wheeler
Associated Press
United States
Frantisca Teira Alfonso
U.S. Senate
Internal Security Committee
Teira
Panama
Terra
Serra
Fidel
Expansion of SACB Powers Targets Subversive Groups
Congress backs President Nixon's expansion of Subversive Activities Control Board duties. The SACB can designate radical groups as subversive, expanding beyond the Communist Party USA. Mitchell seeks official designation while Senators debate First Amendment rights and government protection against violent subversion. Membership on a banned list could bar employment across government levels.
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Nixon
Black Panthers
Ervin
Senate
SACB
Communist Party USA
BACE
Third Draft Lottery Sets Induction Numbers for 1972
The third draft lottery was drawn by the Selective Service as Congress struggled to extend the draft. Capsule No 1 with date Dec 4 1952 marks those born Dec 4 1952 as likely to be called in 1972, while Nov 1 1952 and leap year Feb 29 births show lower risk. Secretary Taird cites about 100000 draftees needed, with numbers above 150 giving a sense of safety.
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Washington
Mouse
Senate
Selective Service
Capitol Hill
Defense
Melvin R. Taird
Aire
Bus travel boom reshapes intercity trips and tips
In a wide interview with Intercity Bus Assn of New York, leaders note rising bus use across the United States with millions of trips this year. They cite convenience, flexibility, and low cost as core drivers, compare costs and travel times with planes, and offer traveler tips from packing light to using guides and maps.
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Doyble 17
BM Mu
Dion
Amsyvers
Rett
Khwith
Intercity
Bus Assn
New York
Shure
N.y.-Washington
Metroliner
Huff
Leung Group Q
Pri
Substantial heroin haul tests customs officers resolve
A Customs officer opened five bags found by a junior inspector to contain 150 pounds of heroin wrapped in plastic. The shipment valued at four million dollars could supply 350,000 addicts with three doses daily for a month. The suspect was the 25 year old son of a South American diplomat. He was jailed with three others as the Bureau of Customs expands after a surge in manpower and enforcement under Nixon policies.
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Bureau of Customs
America
U.S. Customs Service
Customs Service reports record drug seizures in Japan
The Customs Service outlines a fiscal year record of drug seizures in Japan. It reports 937 pounds of heroin confiscated during the past 12 months with a total street value of about 49 million dollars. The agency emphasizes interdicting supply to curb demand and protect youths from the heroin epidemic.
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Customs Service
Washington Dream By Stewart Henstey
In Tokyo former Japanese ambassador Asakai discusses U S Chinese policy and Nixon's trip to China. He notes Japan's long, cautious balance with Communist China, Sato's pacifist stance, and debates within Japan over recognizing or engaging with Beijing while maintaining alliance ties with the United States. The piece reflects infighting among Japanese factions over diplomacy toward China and the potential impact of Nixon's China visit on regional trade and security.
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Tokyo
Kaichira Asakai
United States
Washington
Asakai
America
China
United Nations
U.S
Pal
Peking Radio
Nixon
Chou Jin-tai
Japan
Eisaku Sato
Almiant
Sato
Chiang Kai- Shek
Amban
Ander
United Narions
Sieto
Nchester
Pany
Komoily Party
Communist China
The
Awa
Tioves
Aichiro Fujiyama
Bato
Tan
Sam
Chiang Maishek
Chiang
Connecticut Senate Delayed By Personal Stakes and Tax Politics
The day shows Connecticut lawmakers battered by partisan tug of war as the State Senate delays its session to 6 pm amid leadership battles over an income tax package. Governor Meskill’s opposition shifts Republican votes while Democratic chair John Bailey presses for concessions, revealing a polarized path to reform amid public scrutiny.
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State Senate
Senate
Sen. Alden Ives
Belorg
General Assembly
Ives
Eader
Meskill
John Bailey
Stretehy
Defense Budget Talk Mirrors Old Ideals and New Cuts
Congress returns as Senator Stennis leads a Preparedness Subcommittee effort to pare defense spending. Proxmire questions spending while Stennis seeks targeted reductions in research and development, aiming for a bill lighter than the House version.
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Congress
Stennis
Armed Secrities
Department of Defense
Niether
Bill Proxmire
D.-Wis
Joint Economic Committee
USA
Ussr
Proamire
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