U S Jets Carry Out Nixon Order In Vietnam Mining
U S jets and naval task force mined Haiphong and other North Vietnamese ports as President Nixon ordered action. The operation involved about 60 ships and 350 to 400 warplanes, with additional carriers en route. North Vietnam faced intensified air strikes and a looming interdiction of supplies, while clashes continued around Kontum and nearby border camps.
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Vietnam
Haiphong
North Vietnam
Nixon
North Vietnamese
Iowa
Senate
Hugh Scott
Russia
China
Troops Kill 2 Hijackers and Free Hostages
Israeli troops stormed the Sabena Boeing at Ben Gurion Airport killing two hijackers and capturing two more. Ninety seven passengers and crew escaped unhurt after about 21 hours of captivity as paratroopers disguised as mechanics entered the aircraft and opened emergency doors. The hijackers had threatened to blow up the plane unless 100 to 300 Arab detainees were released.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Sabena
Chuckle: Why they call it legal tender
A witty quip notes that without money life is tough, poking fun at the idea of legal currency. The line plays on the phrase legal tender and everyday hardship, delivering a brief humorous aside.
Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Nixon By Vernon A Guidry Jr
House Democrats move to impeach President Nixon over the Vietnam war action of mining Haiphong and North Vietnamese harbors. Bella Abzug leads a push with others, calling it a high crime and a one man decision. Senate figures split, with Hartke condemning the move as reckless and Dole supporting it as bold. Ford argues it will reduce civilian casualties and cut enemy supplies as the debate continues.
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Washington
House
Nixon
TorenpeNeen
Bella Abzug
D-N.y
North Vietnam
Mike
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Stock Market Down Sharply In Late Trading
New York reports a sharp market drop as fuel from Nixon's plan to mine harbors sparked early losses. The Dow Jones 30 fell to 926.10 by 2 PM, down 11.14 after regaining earlier gains of over 120 points in morning trading.
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New York
Nixon
Gateway route eyed to boost I-380 link from Independence
Northeast Iowa officials and investors, led by West Union processor H L Heying, urged routing the Cedar Rapids Waterloo I-380 via Independence. Heying, testing half a million dollars in egg processing, predicted his venture would rival Sara Lee’s New Hampton plant within five years and stressed need for I 80 access for inbound and outbound freight.
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H. L. Heying
West Union
Sara Lee
New Hampton
Iowa
Airport Bonds Endorsed by C R Chamber
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce directors endorsed the Cedar Rapids Municipal airport bond issue totaling 5 million dollars. The measure will be voted on May 23 after unanimous board support. The SW-NE expressway corridor proposal drew no favorable response from the directors.
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Cedar Rapids
Nixon Orders Sea Quarantine of North Vietnam
Tass accused Nixon of naked aggressive acts violating international law in Vietnam moves and possibly against Soviet shipping. Asia allies welcomed the decision. Britain and France offered varied reactions while Nationalist China approved. Nixon demanded North Vietnam stop arming the insurgents within three days or face destruction of Soviet ships, risking the Moscow summit and Paris peace talks.
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Tass
Nixon
North Vietnam
Asia
Moscow
Eisaku Sato
Vietnam
China
The
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Soviet Union
Peking accuses U S of attacking Chinese ships
A Peking broadcast says two Chinese ships anchored in North Vietnamese waters were brazenly attacked by U S planes and warships over the weekend. It reports injuries to Chinese crew and Vietnamese civilians and serious damage to both vessels, and warns the United States to stop provocations or face grave consequences.
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Tokyo
U. S
Peking
Nixon orders strikes on internal waters to force talks
The report describes Nixon ordering American attacks on North Vietnam’s internal waters rails and roads to pressure negotiations. It frames the act as an aggressive move justified as saving soldiers lives, while denying any third country aim. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese leaders denounce it as an ultimatum, calling for immediate halt and serious negotiations. China and North Korea offered no immediate response. South Vietnam welcomes the decision as timely.
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North Vietnam
Nixon
Vietnam
Tass
Kremlin
Paris
China
North Korea
Wixon
South’ Vietnam
Nixon Moves Toward Naval Blockade of Haiphong Ports
President Nixon signaled a near blockade of North Vietnamese ports by ordering measures to seal off external military aid. The plan uses magnetic and acoustic mines dropped from carriers to block Haiphong and five other ports, with a three day grace period for ships to depart. If ships risk entry, U.S. forces would interdict transports in internal waters and target unloader craft. The Seventh Fleet, about 60 ships strong with four carriers, patrols the area from Haiphong to Gulf of Tonkin channels.
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Nixon
Haiphong
Hon Gai
Cam Pha
Quang Khe
Dong Hoi
U.S
Washington
Pentagon
Daniel Z. Henkin
North Vietnam
Haiphong Harbor
South Vietnam
McNamara
Seventh Fleet
Subic Bay
Soviet Summit Uncertain Says Kissinger
Kissinger said Nixon hopes to proceed with the Moscow summit on May 22 but warned it may be delayed by Soviet hesitation. He noted no Soviet reaction yet and described Nixon’s moves to block war shipments as risky but not unacceptable, creating short term difficulties for Soviet leaders.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Nixon
Vietnam
Moscow
Kissinger
United States
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