Nixon to Cut U.S. Troops in Vietnam by 2,000
President Nixon announced a plan to reduce U.S. forces in Vietnam by 2,000, bringing total troop strength to 27,000 by December 1. Press Secretary Ziegler cited conditional further withdrawals and said a final decision would come after the election. Nixon will travel to Honolulu for a summit with Japan's Prime Minister and meet U.S. officials in Saigon and Washington.
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Japan
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Nixon Seeks Air on Bugging Probe and Vietnam Policy
President Nixon said there would be no pre election halt to bombing and mining in North Vietnam, continuing until negotiations make real progress. He called the bugging investigation at the Democratic National Committee headquarters a bizarre incident and said no White House staff were involved. He declined to debate Mr. McGovern but planned a vigorous campaign to win a clear mandate for change that works.
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White House
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Piadean Westwood
Democratic National Committee
GAO
Gas Station Beer Licenses Approved By Board
DES MOINES AP The state beer and liquor control board ordered licenses for three gas stations after local authorities wrongly refused to issue beer licenses to W. J. Carlean Jefferson Russell Wayne Krejci Cedar Rapids and Daniel J. Leonard West Des Moines. The board said gas stations may sell beer for off premise consumption under Iowa law.
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Memphis busing plan ordered by Sixth Circuit
The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered implementation of a school desegregation busing plan covering about 14,006 Memphis pupils. The decision, in a 2 to 1 ruling, reinstated a lasting order from Judge Robert McRae of the U.S. district court, effective for the fall term that began Monday.
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U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Robert McRae
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U S Ships Sink Two Torpedo Boats in Haiphong Raid
U S Navy destroyers Newport News Rowan and Robison and two torpedo boats engaged near Haiphong. They shelled coastal depots barracks and defense installations, scoring direct hits destroying one enemy craft and setting another afire as they withdrew. The foray followed a May 9 raid amid mine laying in North Vietnam harbors.
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GAO Finances Report Draws Justice Criticism
The General Accounting Office faced the Justice Department criticism for releasing detailed campaign expenditure data on the Committee for the Re-Election of the President. A spokesman cited potential impact on criminal investigations and fair trials as the GAO review continues.
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Criminal Division
Air Passengers Warned After Bomb Threat Package
Geneva report says an internal memo warned travelers to be vigilant after a Rome to Israel flight bomb threat. A casette player with a small device supposedly held a bomb was found aboard. Arab extremists reportedly used warnings to urge caution and deny casual acceptance of packages from strangers.
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Romeional Airlines
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Israel
Tata Warna
Delhi Cabin Owners May Form Own Town
Delhi cabin owners facing ownership change of Lake Delhi consider incorporation as a town to gain eminent domain powers. Interstate Power Co. has dam duties since 1925 and seeks to shift the dam permit to recreation. Delhi Recreation Assn led by Dick Donohue recommends incorporation or annexation to Delhi.
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Gazette
Lake Delhi
Interstate Power Co. of
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Iowa Natural Resources
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Lavern
Jak Schilty
the Resources Council
Dick Donohue
West Union
Delhi Recreation Assny
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Recreation Assn
Interstate
McGovern proposes liberal welfare plan with public works jobs
George McGovern unveiled a welfare overhaul replacing the $1,000 per person grant with a program aimed at lifting families above poverty. The plan includes public service jobs for one million people, a liberalization of social security, and a fair share tax reform to raise revenue. the proposals would require significant funding and affect various tax provisions.
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UPS
George McGovern
Society ‘of Security
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McGovern
McGovern backs Mills for treasury post in 1975 plan
George McGovern said he would nominate Rep Wilbur Mills for treasury secretary if elected. He praised Mills as a wise prudent man with vast experience while detailing a reform agenda including a $22 billion tax shift and a welfare plan offering cash and food stamps to a four member family.
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UPI
George McGovern
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Treasury
Mills
Wall’ Street
McGovern
Crackdown on Bicyclists in CR Warned by Police Chief
Police Chief George Matias announced a crackdown on bicyclists observed breaking traffic laws on the first day of school. Starting Wednesday, summonses will be issued and violators must appear in municipal court Fridays at 9 am. Officers will also check for unlicensed and stolen bicycles, with concern that the issue could prove deadly.
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Bénaral
George
Matias
Mating
Price Boosts For Ford And GM Refused
Washington AP reports the price commission denied Ford and General Motors requests for price increases aimed at funding safety and emission controls. Chair Jackson Grayson said approving the boosts would push profit margins beyond allowed limits. The decision delays action on Chrysler and American Motors while hearings on auto prices proceed next month.
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