Mayday arrest wave targets planners in government disruption plot
Authorities describe the Mayday affair as a coordinated effort by the Mayday Collective to disrupt the U.S. government, with Larry Canada and Leslie Bacon cited among those seized for testimony. The report notes 7,500 arrested, many released, and praises courts for dismissing cases lacking evidence as officials defend the handling of the investigations.
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Larry E. Canada
Bloomfield
Indiana
Detroit
Uno
Mayday
Leslie Bacon
Seattle
Washington
Canada
FBI
Capitol
United States
Cleveland
Richard G. Kleindienst
Stockholm
Paris
Superior Court
Mills Proposes Billion-Dollar Alternative to Nixon Aid Plan
Chairman Wilburn Mills of the House Ways and Means Committee, as an undeclared Democratic candidate for president, unveils a 3.4 billion emergency aid plan aimed at aiding cities beyond Nixon's revenue-sharing. He defends a Mills plan branding, urges July 1 for fiscal-year start, and touts targeting aid to poor city residents.
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Wilburn Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Democratic Party
Nixon
Mills
Nader urges professional citizenship to watch government
Ralph Nader told graduates at North Virginia Community College in Annandale that professional citizens can monitor government and spur change. He described on-the-job, part-time, and full-time activism, citing a GM recall by a vigilant employee and warning that the movement must be watched to prevent misuse by bad actors.
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Ralph Nader
North Virginia Community College
Annandale
Virginia
Nader
America
General Motors
Mr. Nader
Peace offensive from North Vietnam misread by U S officials
The North Vietnamese and Vietcong in Paris do not signal peace yet former U S officials suggest otherwise. Clark Clifford and Robert Leggett claim signals of a withdrawal date could trigger POW releases within 30 days, while Chalmers Roberts cites Hanoi assurances. Washington sees no such moves during Paris talks. Direct channels to President Nixon remain the path for any peace signals.
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Washington
Paris
Defense
Clark M. Clifford
United States
Robert L. Leg Rett
California
Chalmers M." Roberts
Thieu-Ky
Hanoi
Wee Ly
Richard M. Nixon
Fidel Castro The Anti Hero and Leftist Doubts
ARA writer analyzes Fidel Castro's shifting image among Latin American leftists and US policymakers. He notes growing disillusionment with Castro's dictatorship, exile critiques by Franqui and Karol, and Cuba's increasing Moscow alignment amid Soviet subsidies and the cautious Allende model. The piece highlights Castro's precarious balance between revolutionary rhetoric and economic dependence.
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Ceba
Fidel Castro
United States
UN América
Purdpe
Nytaugh
Hia Tangers
Beader
Nixon
Gastro
Iorn
Uireal
Chile
Salvador Allende
Washington
Raiical
Cuba
Havana
Carl Jos Frangul
Revolucion
Latin America
Franqui
Castro
Paris
Stronghy
S. Karol
Karol
Kaeyo
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Karot
Huberts Padifia
CYA
Hult Paditi
Stalin
Moscow
Mao Tse-tung
America
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Harvana
Reypt
Kremlin
Lke
Allende
Invention Aims to Ease Midstream Horse Changes
A new device claims to reduce danger when swapping horses midstream, likening it to the risk of changing one’s mind in a steel setting. The article discusses the invention’s concept, potential safety benefits, and practicalities for field use.
Kennedy Advised By Daley On 1972 Campaign
Chicago Mayor Daley urged Senator Kennedy to pursue a centrist path and win Democratic leadership support. Daley warned against early primaries, noted potential rivals Muskie and Humphrey, and predicted a convention draft of Kennedy if needed. Public polls showed Kennedy gaining, while Nixon’s aides preferred Kennedy as opponent.
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Washington
Chicago
Richard Daley
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
Daley
Maley
Fa Muskir
Hubert Humphrey
Boondocks
R Kennedy
Kennady
Muskie
Louis Tarris
Muskle
Nixon
Ed Muskie
Chappaquiddick
Humphrey
George McGovern
Contagion of disbelief in Nixon trust and democracy
Bruce Bioss argues in Trust that Americans face a contagion of disbelief toward public figures. Polls show distrust of Nixon over the Vietnam war, with concerns that such disbelief may threaten a 1972 bid. The piece urges discerning reporters and citizens to judge trustworthiness carefully and resist blanket cynicism.
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Wake Ewo Am
Gallup
Nixon
Connecticut Yankee The People s Bill by Alan H Olmstead
The Connecticut Senate finally passed the omnibus gambling bill after a tense session. The measure received 27 votes in favor and 8 against with lingering debates on morality and off track betting. Rep John Miscikayki, longtime gambling advocate, is highlighted as legislator of the year for his leadership.
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State Senate
Senate
Fts
General Assembly
John A. Miscikayki
Trrington
Connecticem
Miscikoski
Connecticut
Gay
Thomas I. Meskill
Space age tech could reform city services across America
A Urban Institute report argues cities still rely on archaic methods for trash, snow removal, firefighting, and traffic control. Scottsdale shows trash pickup costs drop by half when switching to standardized containers and one-man crews, powered by new devices. New York tests water slicking chemicals on hydrants to boost flow and speed. A prototype computerized street-finance system aims to speed deployment without costly mainframe ties, as Washington eyes pilot use.
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The
Urban Institute
New York City
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