Bonn Helm For Brandt Shapes Up
Bonn Germany Friday and the SPD and FDP sealed a coalition to form a new West German government with Willy Brandt as chancellor. The SPD and FDP deputies endorsed Brandt's plan to govern jointly, while CDU offered a coalition alternative. The 498 seat Bundestag gives the coalition a narrow 12 vote edge, with Brandt needing FDP support to govern.
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Haynsworth Denies Withdrawal Bid Amid Split Reports
Washington AP Judge Haynsworth denies asking to withdraw his Supreme Court nomination. Congressional sources persist with reports that he sought withdrawal, while White House and senators weigh potential votes. Senator Aiken says withdrawal could be considered if 30 or 40 senators oppose confirmation.
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Plan For More Test Blasts In Aleutians
ANCHORAGE Alaska AP The Atomic Energy Commission says two more nuclear tests are planned under Amchitka Island in the Aleutians after a blast that produced no earthquake or deviant wave. Senator Case urged President to withdraw Haynsworth nomination amid party and civil rights opposition.
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Nixon troop withdrawals eyed by year end 1970
Washington predicts 40 000 more U S troops to be pulled from Vietnam by end of 1970 with Major General Edward Giller stating most ground troops will depart before Christmas and the Aleutians return expected. Laird Resor and agency officials discuss tests, aftershocks, and potential reassignment of Special Forces as the Army works through the Green Berets case.
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Paratroops Battle Reds On 2 Fronts Near Saigon
Wis. paratroopers outfit clashed with North Vietnamese near the DMZ and closer to Saigon as U S aircraft were shot down. Two Americans killed and 20 wounded in 24 hours amid rocket and mortar attacks. DMZ patrols encounter hostile forces leaving two paratroopers dead and four wounded.
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Eastland Expects Confirmed Judge by Comfortable Majority
Hollings dismissed the withdrawal report as the hum's rush and said the opposition had muddied the waters. Eastland predicted Haynsworth would be confirmed by a comfortable majority.
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Nixon announces Vietnam troop withdrawals amid dispute
Senator Aiken notes plans to withdraw about 90,000 U.S. troops this year, with actual pullout not until February, as a possible Christmas move by the President. The figure reflects Nixon's announced reductions, shaping debate on Vietnam policy.
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Lunar soil analysis hints at moon taxes and tea
Scientists analyze lunar soil finding corn growth unlikely on the moon. The playful note cites taxes and copyright as odd moon uses, reflecting humorous space commentary.
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Lutherville student bill leads to Nixon signing act
A Ridgeley junior high class started a ninth grade project drafting a bill for an Adult Youth Communications Week. The effort, aided by Rep. Clarence Lang, passed the House on July 25 and President Nixon signed the legislation, highlighting youth engagement with government. Letters from students nationwide, including a battalion from Vietnam, helped secure support and demonstrate constructive civic participation.
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Urge Enlarging Common Market Governments urged to widen EEC membership
In Brussels an executive committee report urged the six Common Market governments to admit more members and open the European Economic Community to broader participation. The call highlights a push for enlargement and economic integration across Europe.
Thornburg Rep Dunton counters Rad on school system critique
Thornburg Democrat Rep Keith Dunton challenged Lisbon Rep Richard Rad's claim that Iowa schools suffer gross mismanagement. Dunton said the budget and finance committee has not finalized study guidelines or conclusions. He defended state education quality and noted no official findings yet.
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Culver Considers Buying McGregor Hotel in Cedar Rapids
Negotiations are under way for Congressman Johny Culver of the Second District to purchase the eight room McGregor hotel a landmark overlooking the Mississippi River and Wisconsin river mouth. Cedar Rapids confirms he aims to remodel it into a family home with current owner Mrs Verne Washburn still holding property.
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Nations Vote Paper Gold Distribution
Washington AP says the International Monetary Fund plans to distribute 9.4 billion in paper gold, a world first backed by member nations rather than physical gold. Seventy four nations agreed with at least eight percent supporting the fund, with South Africa noted as a key holdout. Distribution over three years targets 34 billion to be issued in early 1971 and 1972. Separately Ankara AP reports six Turkish student unions banned by court for interference in political affairs.
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Nixon blocks railroad strike. declares national emergency
President Nixon invoked the Railway Labour Act to block a threatened nationwide rail strike and establish a 60 day cooling off period. Four shopcraft unions and seven railroads agreed to delay action while a three person emergency board studies the dispute and reports back.
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Burger resigns Mayo Foundation trustees role
Chief Justice Warren Burger resigns from the Mayo Foundation board of trustees citing pressures and duties of his new office. In a letter to board chairman Atheon Bean, he states the resignation as the main reason for stepping down.
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