Supreme Court to Review Residency Vote Challenge
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to state residency rules for presidential voting. The case from Colorado argues six months is too long, potentially affecting millions denied the vote. Other actions include a Georgia park segregation claim and Illinois independent candidate nomination rules.
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Louisiana Governor Deploys National Guard Over University Offices
Governor John McKeithen ordered the Louisiana National Guard to regain control of Southern University offices believed held by Black students. The move follows reports of unauthorized campus occupation and aims to restore order.
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Flaming Barricades Erected in Madison
Hundreds of University of Wisconsin students built flaming barricades in Madison in sympathy with a hip scene clash. Police used clubs and irritant gas as disorder spread into the Mifflin Street area with more than 1 000 youths involved and about 80 arrests, including two city aldermen.
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Dirksen and Teddy Clash Over Job Unit Nominations
The clash centers on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the nomination of William Brown. Police used pepper gas as a crowd of about 300 residents and students clashed on Mifflin Street and State Street in Madison. A 1,000-strong protest grew, barricades were set, and arrests were reported as mayor urged restraint. Dirksen withdrew his objection after a 45 minute meeting with the nominee.
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Eight Killed In Collision In Illinois on State Route
Eight people died in a two car crash on Illinois 9 Sunday night according to state police. Eastbound car driven by Michael W. Shiltz, 17, of Elliott collided head on with westbound car driven by Reynaldo Almeida, 20, of Bloomington.
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Fire damages Harvard ROTC building in Cambridge
An early morning blaze at Harvard University caused slight damage to Bhan Hall, an ROTC building. Papers and furniture on the first floor were ignited but quickly extinguished, with the state fire marshal's office called in to investigate amid ongoing anti ROTC demonstrations nearby.
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Not as Simple As It Sounds
Brig Gen Paul Stoney aged 50 at Scott Air Base issues a challenge to 50 000 officers and airmen to beat his three mile record for automatic exemption from fitness tests. Stoney, former Emory trackman, runs two to five miles daily and has clocked 21 minutes for the three mile run.
Silence Over B 52 Damage Sparks Debate in Vietnam War
US command withholds bomb damage reports from B 52 strikes along the Cambodian border, citing intelligence security. Informants question results amid $18 million in bombs and claims of enemy bodies, while Gen Abrams and SAC defend the raids as harassment that prevents enemy organization.
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Stampede at Indian leader's rites injures crowds in New Delhi
Police used steel tipped canes to control nearly a million mourners at President Zakir Hussin's state funeral as crowds surged past tight cordons at the presidential palace. Pakistan and India sent envoys to the service as tension eased briefly. Housing Secretary Romney attended as a Nixon representative.
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Nixon Line Pullout Not Advisable Says White House
President Nixon faces congressional pressure for rapid Vietnam troop withdrawals but argues a measured pullback is premature. White House officials cite progress in Paris talks, possible new moves, and South Vietnam's growing strength as reasons to delay any immediate reductions. Senators Scott and Aiken urged withdrawals to spur Paris bargaining, yet Nixon remains committed to his plan with no set deadline.
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Apollo 10 Surmounts Vital Test Ahead of May Launch
CAPE KENNEDY UP I reports Apollo 10 completed a dress rehearsal countdown for a May launch. The Saturn V fueled rocket encountered minor delays and fuel loss but no damage was found after three days of inspections. Astronauts Thomas Stafford John Young and Eugene Cernan will test moon landing gear and navigation before Apollo 11’s July attempt.
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Kennedy declines Daley invitation for Chicago dinner
Senator Edward Kennedy has declined Mayor Richard Daley's invitation to be the main speaker at a Democratic dinner in Chicago on May 20. A Kennedy spokesman cited few political appearances, none in big cities, and noted Kennedy will instead speak at a Louisville state party function on Saturday night.
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British poet Sir Oshert Sitwell dies at 76 in Florence
Sir Oshert Sitwell, renowned British poet essayist and novelist aged 76, died of a heart attack Sunday at his Florence home. He gained fame across generations for his literary works and cultural influence.
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Fortas Urged to Resign Over Wolfson Foundation Fee
Washington Senator Miller urged Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas to resign after admitting a 1986 fee from the Wolfson family foundation, returned after 11 months. Lawmakers criticized the propriety and debated impeachment or resignation while Fortas defended transparency.
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