Brezhnev Arrives in Washington for Private Visit Talks
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev arrives at Andrews Air Force Base for a private arrival ahead of summit talks with President Nixon. Officials emphasize secrecy and limited media access as security tightens around the Florida White House trip and Camp David planning.
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Soviet Press Hails Brezhnev Visit as Landmark in U S Ties
Pravda portrays Leonid Brezhnev’s expected Washington trip as a momentous event shaping Soviet American relations within peaceful coexistence. It notes Americans anticipate access to goods and tech, while Watergate gets minimal Soviet attention as an American issue to be settled by Americans.
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Subsidy lid cut House passes big farm bill
Washington news: House approves 9.4 billion agriculture environment budget for fiscal year starting July, cutting farm subsidies by more than 60 percent. The measure funds Agriculture EPA and consumer programs, with a $20,000 per person ceiling on subsidies and a $55,000 per crop limit. Amendments ban cotton acreage lease subsidies after December 1974 and end Cotton Inc funding, sparking farmer opposition over health protections and crop support changes.
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Town legislature moves to phase out personal property tax
The Town legislature pressed several key bills with adjournment in sight. The senate advanced an eight eight million phase out over a year with annual growth to forty eight million, returning to the house for concurrence. A separate measure would raise personal property tax exemption from 2700 to 3000, with broad fiscal impacts and refunds totaling twelve million expected to cover lost revenue. The House also voted to scrap civil defense duties in favor of transferring emergency responsibilities to the National Guard, a plan challenged for insufficient study. Also approved, a controversial auto dealer backed bill tightens vehicle inspection rights, forcing complaints within 29 days or 5 miles and setting up a three step hearing. Page 2.
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Viet Cong General Sees Cease-Fire as Peace Moves Ahead
In Saigon the Viet Cong general said the strengthened cease-fire should work as conditions for peace improved. Both sides reported only minor incidents on the first day, with shellings and skirmishes. hours before and after the cease-fire sparked a surge of activity as forces consolidated gains. Hoang Aochene urged restraint, while Tuan promised VC observance and called on the US and South Vietnam to follow suit.
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Hit by Boat Drowns Youth at Lake Delhi
DELHI Douglas Digmann 1 of Dyersville drowned at Lake Delhi about 1 p m Friday authorities said The youth who was swimming about 100 yards from shore was struck by a motor boat operated by Thomas Holdiman 13 of Waterloo authorities said The boy s mother was with him in the boat when the accident occurred The boat was moving at a slow speed Delaware county civil defense workers sheriff s officers and Dell and Manchester firemen searched the lake for three hours before recovering the body Digmann son of Mr and Mrs James Digmann was at Camp O Delhi with a group of friends when the accident occurred.
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Sudan eyes oil search pact with four foreign firms
Sudan in principle agrees to let four British and American companies conduct an oil search along its Red Sea coast, signaling a potential expansion of foreign involvement in its energy sector.
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Diplomats condemn Nixon protocol breach during Brezhnev visit
Moscow diplomats voiced shock over a breach of protocol as Brezhnev's Washington trip neared. The American ambassador to Moscow role remained vacant since Jan. 24, with officials expecting a nominee to accompany Brezhnev on the visit.
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Bulldozer Rampage Ends in River Mud
Luther Nutter drove a county bulldozer across northwest Oklahoma into Kansas causing destruction along 2 miles of roads and fences before it bogged in the Cimarron River mud. Sheriff Les Vargas noted Nutter, 20, was found nearby with no charges filed as officials counted the $40,000 machine stuck in mud.
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Jolliet Canoe Expedition Signaled by Frisbees Amid Hardship
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin and Peoria Illinois residents Phyllis Eubanks and Dave Lane prepare for the Jolliet Marquette impersonators canoe journey along the 300 year old route. They camp in tents when funds run short and fund two canoes built to 1873 specs. They craft moccasins voyager costumes and pewter wares while transporting people and canoes to St Ignace Michigan. Frisbees serve as signals as they seek support and promising progress amid delays.
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Tot Rescued From Well In Concord
A month old boy named Cal Christian was trapped in a 20 inch well Friday night. Rescuers tunneled a shaft beside the encased well and freed him after about three hours. He cried loudly as he emerged to applause and was taken to a hospital with family.
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Dean to testifying in Watergate hearings prep session
Jon W. Dean II met Senate committee lawyers to prepare for his televised appearance as a witness in the Watergate hearings. He is expected to be questioned under oath at staff session before an executive session and public testimony next week. other associates deny involvement despite a campaign aide’s claims.
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