Dollar's Course Uneven in Europe
The dollar's value fluctuated across European markets as capitals tried new measures to curb inflation and dollar inflows. In Frankfurt the dollar tumbled then rebounded while Germany's move to let the mark float increased market uncertainty. Central Bank steps to curb foreign deposit interest drew mixed reactions, with Bonn revaluing the mark and devaluing the dollar, and markets in Britain France Italy and Spain adjusting rates. The pound opened strong in London but slipped after profit taking as dealers sought clarity on Bonn's policy. The bullion market steadied with gold off 12.5 cents to 39.65.
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Germany
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Iowa House passes compromise trespass bill in 63 20 vote
DES MOINES AP A bill defining legal trespass and penalties won final passage in the Iowa House despite objections the compromise was vague The House adopted the conference committee report 57 34 and then passed the bill 63 20 sending it to the governor It defines trespass as entering property without justification or permission or with intent to commit a public offense or cause damage
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Iowa
House
Senate-House Conference Committee
Bus crash in Korea kills 76 near Seoul reservoir
In South Korea a bus carrying about 100 passengers plunged off a 50 foot cliff into a reservoir after misjudging a curve. At least 76 people died with many more injured in the worst disaster of its kind in the country. Local authorities rushed救 on-site relief and investigation continued.
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Shoul
South Korea
Massacre Claims Eyed in Saigon Dispute
AP reporting that U S command will not.” conduct an inquiry into allegations by a former sergeant and five Vietnamese women that troops of the American division massacred 30 to 60 villagers in Truong Khanh in April 1969 after a booby trap killed a popular soldier. Army officials in Washington have begun an inquiry after testimony before a congressional committee. Notley testified that men in his unit killed civilians in vengeance. Police said 14 rescued and 76 bodies recovered after a smashed bus was found in a reservoir shore area.
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Notley
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Seoul
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Possi
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Chicago
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Teamsters Union
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Hoffa Motion Denied as Parole bid falters
Federal Judge denied a motion that could have synchronized Hoffa and pension fraud terms, jeopardizing his Teamsters presidency bid. The ruling leaves Hoffa in Lewisburg with limited hope for release, while Frank Fitzsimmons looms as potential successor if Hoffa stays jailed.
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Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Richard Austin
Austin
Parole Board
Viet Strength At Five Year Low In Vietnam
Saigon report says U S forces are at a five year low with 543000 troops in country and continued withdrawals. The Americal division reduced to 920 troops after inflicting casualties and a 2215 man Marine logistics command deactivated at Ta Nuy. Civilians and river deaths noted. Nixon plan sets authorized strength down to 184000 by December.
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da Uy
Nang
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Nixon
Tax Freedom Day signals early May tax burden in 1971
New York AP reports the U S Chamber of Commerce says May 10, 1971, marks the first day the average American works for himself rather than the government. It notes a 2 hour 51 minute daily tax load in a 6 hour workday and traces per capita taxes from 1920 to 1960 with projections toward $1,200.
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Che Chamber
Buddhist nun and monk burn selves in peace protests in Vietnam
A 24 year old Buddhist nun at a Cam Lo pagoda and a 27 year old monk in Hun self immolated during Buddha birthday events. Both were linked to the At Quang sect and left letters urging peace and U S troop withdrawal. Officials withheld names amid mixed local reaction and questions over a wider protest pattern.
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Cam Lo
1St
Nguyen Thi Co
Chon the
Hun
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Thieu
Aly
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Quang
An Quang
Hue
Mat Huyen
Chon
Laird Returns to Pentagon After Surgery
Secretary of Defense Laird returned to his Pentagon desk on Monday marking the first appearance since abdominal surgery at Walter Reed Army Hospital on April 29.
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Washington
Pentagon
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Confident Bunker Faces Dangers in Vietnam Mission
Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker marks four years in Saigon amid caution about risks ahead. He supports withdrawal, expects no new term, and foresees two to three more years of American power. He cites progress in politics and military, but acknowledges past errors and home opposition to the war.
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New York Times
Saigon
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Tug
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Nixon
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White House
Government Hit In Report By Civil Rights Panel
The U S Civil Rights Commission chief warns of deeper trouble unless a moral reawakening on civil rights occurs. Rev Theodore Hesburgh of Notre Dame says America could become divided with rising minority frustration if equal rights commitments aren’t honored and federal enforcement remains stalled across agencies. The panel criticizes bureaucratic inertia but notes some gains in housing policy and praise for the justice department's housing section.
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America
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Notre Dame University
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Ale
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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White House
Office of Management and Budget
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