Paris Peace Talks Resume in July Says Nixon
President Nixon announced the United States will return to Paris peace talks on July 13 amid guarded optimism. He spoke during a White House news conference about Vietnam and outlined continued bombing of North Vietnam and a residual force in the South until captives are released, while signaling intent to press for stricter gun controls and discussing his running mate timing.
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Second Wedding Needed To Get Wife into States
Mrs Dean Mendez visited Chanute after two marriages to unite with Navy husband Dean Mendez. The Philippine Islands wedding was legal there but not recognized by U S Navy or government. a tourist visa led to a second ceremony in San Diego. They plan to move to Wichita after his August discharge and her stay.
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Murderer in Lansing reacts to death ruling
William H. Hamilton III, the sole death-row inmate at Kansas Penitentiary, reacts to the U S Supreme Court decision striking down capital punishment as unconstitutional. He faces a pending appeal and a life behind bars with ongoing reflections on punishment and justice.
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Senate approves 20 percent Social Security boost
The Senate voted to raise Social Security benefits by 20 percent, the largest increase ever, as a rider to debt ceiling legislation. It would fund the rise with higher payroll taxes in 1973 and 1974 and introduces automatic cost of living adjustments. Average individual payments would rise from 129 to 158 dollars monthly, couples from 223 to 271, with minimum and maximum payments adjusted accordingly.
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New Laws Could Reimpose Some Capital Punishment
The Supreme Court ruling ends the outright ban on the death penalty but keeps a narrow doorway for Congress or states to craft valid statutes. Justices Brennan and Marshall view capital punishment as prohibited by the Eighth Amendment in all cases, while White Stewart and Douglas oppose the broad ban, criticizing sentencing discretion instead.
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July 4 closings and 3rd of July openings noted
The Tribune reports July 3 business as usual with many local, state, county, and city offices open. July 4 closures are noted for most offices and businesses. the Tribune will not publish on July 4.
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Miller Files For Divorce
Kansas attorney general Vern Miller seeks a divorce from Ella Mae after 23 years of marriage in Sedgwick County District Court. The petition cites incompatibility and a widely separated and diverg ent relationship with a property settlement and child support arranged. The Millers were wed August 27, 1948 in Wichita and have three children, two at home.
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Ella Mae
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Sedgwick County District Court
Wichita
Longest Day Adds a Second to World Time
Washington reports that today will include an extra second at 8 p.m. EDT as timekeepers insert a leap second to correct for Earth's rotation drift revealed by atomic clock advances since 1958. The adjustment aligns civil time with solar time over the long term.
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Ford recalls 4.04 million cars for belt grommets
Ford Motor Co launches its largest safety recall to replace two inexpensive shoulder belt grommets. P E Benton Jr notes a small percentage fail with use. The campaign covers 1970 and 1971 passenger cars, excluding convertibles and 1970 Mavericks.
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Ford Motor Co
P.E. Benton Jr
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McGovern says credentials panel move may aid bid
George McGovern argues the Democratic Credentials Committee action reducing his California delegate strength could backfire on opponents. He calls the move an obvious inside deal to subvert the will of the people and says it may rebound in his favor.
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George McGovern
Democratic Credentials Committee
California
South Dakota
Mao In New York Suffering From Throat Cancer
The Wall Street Journal reports Mao Tse-tung, 78, may have incurable throat cancer and may not survive the year. He is said to have received radiation treatment and a heavy smoking history is noted. no surgery plans are known.
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Mao Tse-tung
Wall Street Journal
Robert Keatley
Keatley
Hanoi sticks to terms after Nixon peace talks move
North Vietnam reaffirmed its demands after Nixon announced renewed U S talks in Paris. A Hanoi spokesman urged an immediate end to bombing and mining, U S support for the South Vietnamese regime, and Vietnamization, plus a positive response to the Viet Cong plan calling for all American forces to withdraw.
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Northwest pilots strike halts service during Fourth of July weekend
Northwest Airlines pilots went on strike early today in a contract dispute, halting service by the nation s seventh largest air carrier at the start of the July 4 holiday weekend.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Northwest Airlines
Sheep indemnity bill dies in House amid ridicule
Washington AP reports a predator indemnity bill was killed by a 260 to 103 House vote against considering its pieces separately. The proposal would have paid farmers for sheep and other livestock killed by coyotes and predators, with an estimated five year cost around 50 million dollars or more.
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