U S Command Reports Lowest Weekly Toll In 54 Years
U S casualty tallies show 419 killed and 908 wounded among South Vietnamese government forces last week, with Viet Cong losses down as well. The report notes 45,250 American deaths in combat since the war began and discusses potential accelerated troop withdrawals to 40,000–50,000 by next June as Nixon plans a broader drawdown. Cambodia sees calmer fighting near Phnom Penh with two Viet Cong harassment attacks and a wounded government soldier.
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Congress to speed up education measure and pay rise
Congress may push the Pentagon to reduce armed forces to pre Korean War levels a year earlier if it approves a proposed 2.7 billion dollar annual military pay raise. House and Senate differ on the amount but expect near 2.7 billion. Packard warns of serious national security impact if the extra cost must be absorbed.
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Compromise Moves in Higher Ed Spending Talks
Senate Democrats and House Republicans near a deal on next year’s higher education funding. Mount Morris invites President Nixon and Governor Ogilvie to attend the July 4 freedom bell ceremony, with invitations also sent to Congressman Anderson and Olympic star Bob Richards. The event honors the 1776 Liberty Bell ringing and aims for bells nationwide to chime at 1 p.m. for two minutes.
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Train Crash Kills 12 Near Salem Illinois
A southbound Illinois Central passenger train derailed about five miles northwest of Salem Illinois, killing at least 12 people. The Marion County Sheriff's office reported the toll as details emerged. Meanwhile, political maneuvers on state aid and higher education funding continued in Springfield, with debates over hundreds of millions for universities and private schools.
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Illinois Reacts to 1971 Assembly Term and October Session
Illinois lawmakers weigh if the 1971 General Assembly ends June 30 and whether an October session needs a gubernatorial call. Schools Chief Redmond proposes an integration plan to cap black and white faculty at 75 percent. Corn blight alerts rise to 52 counties across 12 states, including Illinois. Southern Illinois University names its top scholar among 3,500 degree candidates. a 45-year-old mother of five is highlighted.
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Kosygin face pressures from military as talks stall
Soviet Premier Kosygin’s remarks hint at a risky balance between civilian aims and hardline military warnings. He questions U S intent on détente while Moscow keeps heavy industry up and consumer goals rising, amid warnings from Red Star about a hostile world and constant U S strength.
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Humphrey denies Kennedy attack on Nixon policy
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey disavowed Edward M. Kennedy's charge that Nixon Vietnam policy is politically motivated. He said the Democratic leadership does not question the President's motives and believes he wants peace, though progressing slowly. The White House accused Clark Clifford of exploiting POWs for politics and Rogers called reports of Hanoi flexibility mere propaganda.
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Policy shift talks with Ambassador Bruce urged in reply
Kennedy is told policy opponents may switch stance by contacting Ambassador David Bruce. Dole accuses some on the other side of overstepping partisanship to degrade the President and push personal interests in the debate.
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Sterling Area Weather Forecast from 11 30 a m
Forecast from the Chicago Weather Bureau at 11 30 a m predicts partly cloudy sky this afternoon with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 82. Tonight remains partly cloudy with a higher low around 64 and a chance of storms. Friday stays warm and humid with more widespread showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid to upper 80s.
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Vietnam toll drops as Bunker eyes withdrawal
SAIGON AP reports 19 U.S. deaths in combat last week, the lowest weekly toll in over five decades. Ambassador Bunker plans Washington talks on accelerating troop withdrawal amid fresh strategic moves in Saigon.
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Ellsworth Bunker
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Space Race Shifts as Soyuz Salute Looms Over U S Lead
AP report notes U S budget cuts and Vietnam era concerns eroding the space lead against the Soviet Union. It compares launches, labor, and military aims, detailing Soyuz 10 and 11 missions, Skylab plans for 1973, and the evolving space program dynamics.
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