Abernathy Rejects Exit Demand Over Resurrection City Standoff
Leaders of the poor people's campaign moved toward a clash with the federal government over staying power in Resurrection City. Abernathy refused to leave as Park Service permit expires, while plans for a Capitol Hill push for evacuation grow.
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National Park Service
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George Crow Flies High
North Dakota
Chief Crow Flies High
America
SCLC
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Nixon vows crackdown on Washington crime rate
Nixon called Washington a national disgrace and pledged if elected to restore freedom from fear. He argued federal help is needed to curb crime, reduce court delays, and boost police and prosecution staff in the capital. Meanwhile API reports Bangkok hosts an American army camp in Kanchanburi as part of expanding bases.
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UPI
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Congress
Bangkok
API
U.S
Thailand
Kanchanburi
U S Jets Hit Red Arsenal Near Dong Hoi
U S air force jets bombed a large North Vietnamese arsenal near the southern coast about 37 miles west northwest of Dong Hoi. Bombs caused more than 100 secondary explosions and multiple large fires. On the ground 33 civilians died and six were injured when a Viet Cong mine struck a civilian bus 240 miles northeast of Saigon.
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UPS
North Vietnam
Dong Hoi
Legion creates Truman Eisenhower advisory panel for 50th anniversary
The American Legion on Saturday announced an advisory committee to aid observance of its 50th anniversary. Co chairs are former presidents Harry S Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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UPI
American Legion
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
L A Brush Fire Progress Told
A 3500 acre brush fire near Los Angeles neared containment after a 30 hour battle. Firefighters aimed for full control by 6 a.m. Sunday. A second blaze in the Angeles National Forest was contained on its northern flank but spread south and east. A third fire in the Los Padres National Forest was controlled earlier in the day.
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Angeles National Forest
Los Padres National Forest
IRS Knows When You’re Really Well Off
A humorous caption notes that while you may not realize your own financial status, the Internal Revenue Service does. The line cap aligns with a 1968 humor release marking tax awareness with a wink.
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Internal Revenue Department
Senate Panel Links Corruption to South Vietnam War Effort
A Senate refugees subcommittee report accuses widespread corruption in South Vietnam, including high Saigon circles profiting to prolong the conflict. It says graft pervades government at all levels and directly affects South Vietnam’s ability to win the war.
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UPI
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Saigon
Senate Refugees Subcommittee
Vietnam
Rockefeller says Nixon not sewn up for GOP nomination
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller said Nixon has not secured the Republican presidential nomination and could face multiple ballots. He cited surveys showing weaker first ballot strength, predicted possible progress by the third to sixth ballot, and noted Romney would not endorse Nixon. Rockefeller claimed Virginia delegates exist but total strength remained inadequate as of June 22.
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Nelson Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Nixon Adds to Delegate Total
Richard Nixon increased his delegate total to about 600 after decisive wins in Louisiana South Carolina and Maryland state conventions. United Press International reports the gains boosted his momentum toward the Republican national convention.
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United Press International
Richard Nixon
Louisiana
South Carolina
Maryland
Escaped Soviet Trawler Evades Argentine Pursuit
Argentine navy suspended search for the Soviet trawler Pavlovo after it escaped armed escort outside territorial waters near Mar Del Plata. Pavlovo and Golfstrim were part of a five-vessel fleet spotted 120 miles off the coast. Golfstrim docked in Mar Del Plata after warning shots.
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Yamana
Mar del Plata
Argentina
Golfstrim
Corruption Hinders South Vietnam Aid Efforts
A report on civilian casualties and refugee issues cites Senator Edward Kennedy stating corruption cripples refugee relief and undermines popular support. It notes a small elite profits from theft, eroding incentives to end the war and hindering aid programs.
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South Vietnam
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
U.S
Kennedy cites corruption in refugee program
The report claims over half of relief supplies reach refugees and 75 percent of resettlement funds are siphoned off. Kennedy warns corruption and broader issues undermine refugee efforts and urges fixes before any success. The subcommittee notes Viet Cong attacks' impact.
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South Vietnam
U.S
Subcommittee
Vietnam Refugee Aid Efforts Discounted by Report
A subcommittee report criticizes U S and South Vietnamese efforts to relocate refugees and treat civilian casualties in Vietnam. It cites security gaps and limited government capacity, urges higher priority for refugee care and prosthetic services, and notes civilian medical facilities lack water electricity and supplies.
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South Vietnam
United States
U.S
Humphrey urges immediate cease fire in Vietnam talks
Vice-president Hubert Humphrey calls for an immediate cease-fire to create a positive climate for Paris negotiations. In a two hour interview he differentiates his plans from the administration, outlines a future policy program, and signals cautious support for continued negotiations while urging dialogue over unilateral withdrawal.
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Hubert Humphrey
Vietnam
Paris
New York Times
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Johnson
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
National Security Council
Humphrey Wins Big at Minnesota Democratic Convention
Vice president Hubert Humphrey captured all 20 at large delegates at the Minnesota Democratic convention in St. Paul. With 62 delegates voting, Humphrey leads with 38 percent to Eugene McCarthy's 14 percent, securing a lopsided state delegation.
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Hubert Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Humphrey
McCarthy
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