Rift Over Nixon Peace Plan Triggers Saigon Tension
AP dispatch from Saigon reports a rift between President Thieu and the Nixon administration over eight point peace proposals. Thieu insists any political settlement be Saigon driven, while Rogers signals U.S. flexibility on Thieu's resignation timing before the upcoming election. Meanwhile in central Vietnam a U.S. convoy faced mortar and rocket attacks. one American wounded and two trucks damaged, but the convoy proceeded to Pleiku.
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Irving ordered to provide handwriting samples in Hughes case
Clifford Irving, under court order, returned to the Manhattan federal courthouse with his wife as the grand jury investigates possible fraud in the Howard Hughes autobiography. Irving initially refused to submit handwriting samples, but Judge Morris Lasker ruled the government's request proper after a closed session.
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Irish Split Over Plans For a Day of Disruption
In Belfast Northern Ireland Catholic leaders divide over plans for a disruption day to protest. Bernadette Devlin and the Civil Rights Assn call for sit-ins and similar actions while some Catholic MPs urge a 24 hour fast to avoid risking livelihoods. Guerilla attacks on British troops continue with casualties among attackers as security forces report no army deaths. Opposition centers on the day of disruption amid bans under the Special Powers Act.
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Today's Chuckle Reflects on Middle Age Self Care
A lighthearted line notes that reaching middle age means knowing how to take care of oneself and planning to act on that intention someday. The tone mirrors a casual comic caption about self reliance and delayed decisions.
Negotiators Win Rock Strike Race Ends Long Coast Dock Walkout
San Francisco reports a settlement ending the 1714 day West Coast dock strike led by ILWU and ILGWU with shippers. All economic issues settled and non economic items sent to arbitration. Ratification vote possible next week. details withheld pending caucus and return to work timing.
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Jury Selected in Berrigan Kidnap Conspiracy Trial
In Harrisburg a federal court sworn in 12 jurors six alternates to hear Rev. Philip Berrigan and six other antiwar activists on a kidnapping and bombing conspiracy charge. Judge Dixon Herman ordered sequestering for a trial planned to exceed three months amid a sparse Catholic representation among jurors.
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Nixon foes in California GOP seek alternative ticket
Walter Hintzen of the United Republicans of California, a large party group, calls for Nixon to be ousted and backed Rep. John Ashbrook as a GOP nominee. In Wichita, Rep. Paul McCloskey Jr. laments what he calls a policy of concealment. Sen. George McGovern pushes debate over Vietnam war policy amid Nixon efforts.
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Nixon urges wide environmental bill package
President Nixon sent a broad environmental message proposing a sulfur emission tax, a 100 million UN environment fund, and federal state planning to guide highways and airports by 1975. He backs new wildlife protections, land use controls, toxic waste rules, and energy insulation standards while calling for a new natural resources department. In Iowa, the House upheld an 18-year-olds drinking age, setting up a conferece with the Senate on whether to move to 19.
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Food Stamps Stir Protest In Buchanan County
Doana Jones reports that twenty five members of the Buchanan County Welfare Rights Organization protested at the county courthouse to the board of supervisors and county relief officer over food stamp handling. They alleged stamps are sold only three and a half days monthly, with no emergency sales, and accused relief staff of harassment and insensitivity. The group contends the program costs the county nothing while bringing about twenty thousand dollars monthly into the local economy. County relief officer Ken McCardle says about 700 families or individuals use the program in the county.
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Quake Was Year Ago and A Bigger One Expected
A year after the 6.4 quake that struck the San Fernando Valley, experts warn a much larger event may come. Aftershocks exceed 1600 with new tremors, schools report damage and closures, and hospitals face substantial losses. federal aid totals rise as residents cope with trauma and rebuilding.
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