Nigerian anniversary marks pledge to surrender power to civilians
Lagos reports Nigeria will celebrate the 13th independence anniversary with four renewed pledges by the Army to hand over to civilians in 1976. The military cites progress after a civil war, ongoing postwar rehabilitation, and a nine point program from 1970. Soldiers will accompany census officials to curb malpractices in results. The rulers vow to root out bribery and plan constitutional review and national elections.
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Soyuz-12 cosmonauts return after test flight
Two cosmonauts returned safely to earth after a two day Soyuz-12 mission to test modifications to the craft and a new spacesuit design. The flight follows Soyuz-11 tragedy and aims to restore confidence in the Soviet space program ahead of the 1975 joint mission.
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Chile Junta appoints varsity rectors
Chile's military junta announced plans to reorganise the country's universities placing a government appointed rector in charge of each institution. New rectors would take office within 10 days while current rectors elected by staff and students would be dismissed. The move aims to address grave problems that have halted normal teaching activities.
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Irish USSR ties to set up diplomatic relations
Moscow reports the Soviet Union and Ireland will exchange ambassadors soon after a joint communique. Irish Foreign Minister Fitzgerald and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko signed in New York on the eve of the UN General Assembly. Observers note the move follows a shift toward diplomacy amid ongoing Chilean unrest and the arrest of Communist leader Luis Corvalán.
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Agnew Attacks Detractors at Republican Women’s Rally
Vice-President Agnew defended himself against corruption allegations at a Los Angeles Republican women’s convention. He labeled Justice Department leaks a kangaroo trial and named Henry Petersen as behind efforts to undermine him while Attorney General Richardson countered that final responsibility lies with the department head. The 2,500 attendees showed strong support, though aides later echoed a pessimistic view of Agnew’s political prospects amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
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Leading poet W H Auden dies in Vienna hotel
Vienna reports the death of W H Auden at 66 after a heart attack. He died shortly after a Poems reading in Vienna and was said to wish a quiet burial at Kirchstetten. Auden, an influential 1930s poet, lived many years in the United States before becoming an American citizen in 1986.
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Thailand landslide devastates village near Ping River
A northern Thailand landslide swept 12 houses and about 75 villagers into a flood swollen river near the Ping River in Chiang Mai province. The disaster, the second in a week, left 13 feared dead and triggered rescue efforts by army and police across Chiang Rai where four more bodies were found, raising the death toll to 29.
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Nixon Campaign Revelations The Source Of Campaign Cash
The Nixon re election committee named secret contributors who gave about 2.6 million dollars and disclosed the campaign raised over 60 million dollars. The list includes W Clement Stone twenty million from Mellon heirs Rockefeller family members and ambassadors among others. The release covers January 1 1971 to April 10 1972 under a court order.
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