Tragic Soyuz 11 mission ends with three cosmonauts dead
MOSCOW reports three Soviet cosmonauts Georgy Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev died after the Soyuz 11 return. Oxygen system failure or pressure loss suspected during a record three week spaceflight as Tass announced an investigation. The crew left behind families many years after their 1969 flight with no American fatalities in space.
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Suspension Of Draft Tonight In The US
The White House announced on Wednesday that the United States will suspend induction of men into the armed forces tonight unless conditions change. The decision reflects a temporary pause in draft activity amid ongoing discussions and policy considerations at the federal level.
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Nixon aide hints at 2 year draft extension
Ronald Ziegler said the draft law has statutory authority to induct those with expired deferments, but the administration plans no inductions after July until Congress passes a two year extension. He expects prompt congressional action.
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Garrison Nabbed In Bribery Case
New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and four others were arrested on federal charges of bribery and illegal gambling. Federal warrants allege a $1,500 monthly payoff to protect illegal gambling tied to a political probe involving Clay Shaw. The case underscores tensions between local prosecutions and national inquiries.
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Chuckle Money and the Empty Dollar
A brief, quirky note mocks money dialogue as Sopvelaht jokes that today’s dollar lacks the cents to speak much, delivering a light, tongue in cheek sentiment with minimal detail.
Nixon sends condolences over space mission deaths
President Nixon issued a message of sympathy to Podgorny after the death of three cosmonauts in a Soyuz 11 mission. The crew reportedly endured a lengthy flight and remained in good condition until a fatal descent. The Tass account describes the transfer of scientific materials and the return to Earth with the crew’s tragedy noted.
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Gravel reads Pentagon papers in Senate defies censure
The Senate scene centers on Senator Gravel reading the Pentagon papers despite Democratic protests. Mike Mansfield signals immunity rules while Gravel faces procedural hurdles, as Gravel’s emotional performance highlights a widening battle over disclosure and national security in Washington.
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Writ Refused Green Light for Publication
The Supreme Court allowed The New York Times and The Washington Post to resume publishing stories on the secret Fentugan affair. The majority held prior restraints carry a heavy justification burden, while dissents argued haste tainted rulings. Justice Burger announced the decision from the bench.
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Thought Peace Bid Would Fail
Washington reports reveal that before President Johnson’s 1968 peace bid the State Department advised U S allies that the move would likely fail and a full resumption of bombing could occur at any time The message to ambassadors urged allies to portray Hanoi as likely to denounce the project while allowing continued limits to appear sincere The notes are from the Pentagon Papers cited by Sen Mike Gravel in public disclosure
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Nixon Says Era of Permissiveness Is Over
President Nixon at FBI Academy graduation pledges support for law enforcement and urges officers not to be discouraged. He defends J Edgar Hoover, notes broad public backing for police, and contrasts his stance with critics while Hoover and Attorney General Mitchell look on.
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Officer Slain in Bluffs Shoot-Out
In Council Bluffs two men held up the First National Bank west side office Wednesday. A police officer Lt. E. Moore was killed and at least four others wounded in the ensuing shootout. A suspect was wounded nearby and hospitalized under guard. Patrolmen Dan Larsen and Michael McEvoy and Dr. William Hotbauch were also injured. Continuous report continued on page 3.
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