Warplanes Hit Hanoi and Haiphong in Day of Bombing
U S planes hit Bac Mai air field near Hanoi center as raids spread over Hanoi Haiphong area for a fourth straight day. Bombing targets included a thermal plant near Haiphong and multiple bridges pumping stations and military installations. Hanoi radio claimed several planes shot down and captives reported. Government troops faced fresh shelling near Hue with mixed results, while Vietnam casualties rose as battles continued.
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Saigon
U.S
Hanoi
Haiphong
Bac Mai
North Vietnam
Hue
Senate panel asks review of ITT antitrust probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously urged the Justice Department to reassess its investigation of ITT Corp for possible perjury prosecutions. Sen. Tunney said conflicting testimony under oath prompted the request amid broader inquiries into the case and related remarks on witnesses. The piece also notes military actions in South Vietnam with several U S aircraft losses and a naval incident, while Typhoon Ora affected ship movements in the region.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Justice Department
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Sen
Tunney
D-Calif
U.S. Bsz
Hue
U.S
South Vietnam
Hua
Navy
Enemgy
Benjamin Stoddert
Ora
South China
Five Year Term For Boyle Of Mine Union
W A Tony Boyle received five years in prison and a $130000 fine on conspiracy and misusing United Mine Workers funds. Judge Charles Richey ordered immediate imprisonment and restitution of $49250 to the UMW treasury, with two concurrent terms plus probation and asset restraint.
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Boyle
Washington
UPI
W. A
Tony” Boyle
United Mine Workers
Charles Richey
Richey
U.S
Plato Cacheris
Cacheris
UMW
Fidel Castro Opens Talks With Soviet Leaders in Moscow
Fidel Castro arrived in Moscow for a two week visit and opened talks with Soviet leaders. He was awarded the Order of Lenin, the USSR's highest civilian decoration. Discussions focus on Cuba's economic problems amid Western estimates of Soviet aid at about 41 million dollars daily.
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Moscow
Fidel Cas
Cuba
Home costs exceed estimates by large margin
A brief item notes an instance where the project or item surpassed the original estimated cost by a substantial percent, highlighting the impact of overruns on budgets and timelines. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Meat Quota Easing Draws Mixed Corporate and Farm Reactions
Association leaders and ranchers voiced doubt that lifting meat import quotas will curb prices. Critics say it could raise costs for consumers, while Texas meat trades predict only minor effects on high quality cuts. Officials cite inflation causes and uncertain import availability as key factors.
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American National Cattlemen's Assn
Nixon
Matt Gorges
Walt Gorges Meat Co
Harlingen
Texas
Gorges
Amalgamated Meatcutter's Union
Wilson Certified Foods
Flood Toll Rises as Water Recedes in Agnes Disaster
As floodwaters fall on the Eastern Seaboard thousands return home while Wilkes-Barre Pa and Big Flats N Y remain crisis centers. The death toll climbs to 124 after a week of Tropical Storm Agnes with three journalists killed in a surveying helicopter crash. Water shortages ease with purification units as aid arrives. federal rebuilding funds are promised after criticism of initial allocations.
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Seaboard
Wilkes-Barre
Big Plats
N.Y
Agnes
Damaged Marina Breakup Sends Boats Crashing Toward Docks
A steel and wood marina housing about 100 pleasure boats broke apart on the swollen Ohio River Tuesday. About a dozen boats sank. 75 damaged vessels were recovered or located by coast guard and six private tugboats volunteered. Damage could reach $1 million. No injuries were reported.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Coast Guard
Eugene Peters
ransom money from hijacking found in indiana
authorities recovered a $500000 ransom and a Spitfire submachine gun linked to the hijacking of an American Airlines jet. a farmer found the sealed ransom bag in a soybean field about 250 feet from a county road, while the gun and remaining money lay along the flight path near a river bottom and forested area. local police and the fbi continue searching for the suspect, a young man with a pock marked face and sores, believed killed after parachuting from the aircraft over north central indiana.
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Peru
Ind
American Airlines
Indiana
Rex Dillman
FBE
Indianapolis
Elliott
Ronald Miller
St. Louis
Tulsa
Oklo
James Marlin
PBS
Toronto
Recount Shows Victory Claim Was Premature
Washington AP report on McGovern backing off a presumed delegate majority. The AP tally cites 1,492.75 pledged delegates, 16.25 shy of nomination. Humphrey promotes California challenge while McGovern aides tout near majorities with credentials committee as the fight continues.
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Washington
George McGovern
McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
California
Humphrey
Associated Press
South Carolina
William Singer
Chicago
Cecil F. Poole
Ilinois
Daley
Singer
Chicago Democratic Organization
Credentials Committee
South
Shirley McLaine
Democratic Platform Committee
Miss McLaine
Charge Man in Jet Ramming Incident
John David Hanley, a young St Louis businessman, was charged in a federal warrant with destruction of an aircraft after ramming his car into a hijacked American Airlines jet Friday night. The felony charge carries up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Neighbors and relatives offered clues about his motive as interviews followed.
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ST. Louis
UPI
John David Hanley
American Airlines
Han Jey
Cease-fire in Ulster Amid Rising Toll Despite Truce
In Belfast a cease fire by the Provisional IRA began at midnight but casualties rose. A 38 year old truck driver Bernard Norney was killed, an 18 year old died, and two soldiers plus a policeman perished in pre truce incidents. Catholics distributed beer to British troops in one street as mood shifted. IRA leaders claimed last minute rampage was to show strength.
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UPI
Irish Republican Army
Bernard Norney
Ballymurphy
William Galloway
Londonderry
IRA Menere
IRA
Provisionals
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