Silent anniversary marks Czech invasion and growing Balkan tensions
Eastern Europe observed the third anniversary of the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia with silence as new strains appeared in Romania's ties with China. Ceau escu urged independent action by Communist parties while Romania and Yugoslavia resisted Moscow policy. Diplomats see no Czech-style invasion soon, but expect continued Soviet economic pressure linked to China's Balkans penetration.
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Grenade Explosions Kill Ten at Manila Rally
At a Plaza Miranda rally in Manila two hand grenades exploded ahead of a Liberal party event. Ten people died and scores were injured including leading Liberal figures. President Marcos called it a national tragedy and vowed a full government probe. A police spokesman said the blasts aimed to disrupt speeches during a fireworks lull. Senator Sergio Osmena Jr. was seriously injured.
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Embattled city seals off amid curfew clashes
Camden authorities suspended two police officers amid accusations of beating a Puerto Rican resident as chaos subsides after two nights of disturbances. Police blocked outskirts to prevent outsiders entry, fires burned, and about 25 people were arrested for curfew violations while Puerto Rican youths were cleared from streets.
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South Viets to take over DMZ outpost
Saigon reports South Vietnamese forces are taking over a key base 12 miles south of the DMZ after vacating most of the U S Army presence. The turnover shifts control to South Vietnamese units, with remaining U S and allied troops bolstering the DMZ defense from nearby Carp Evans and Quang Tri area bases.
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Nixon Seeks Far Reaching Economic Change At Camp David
President Nixon outlined an expansive economic package after a high level Camp David meeting. The plan froze wages and prices for 90 days, cut government employment by 4 percent, taxed imports, devalued the dollar, and proposed tax changes to spur business investments while seeking congressional action.
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Nixon Shakes World Scene With Peking Move And Surtax
Washington reports two dramatic Nixon moves within a month roiling diplomacy. Nixon announced a trip to Peking and later imposed a 10 percent import surtax plus suspending gold convertibility, signaling a sweeping shift in U.S. policy that unsettles allies and rivals alike. The moves prompt fast international huddles as leaders reassess their Portland positions amid currency tensions and broader Cold War shifts.
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U S Japanese financiers meet in Honolulu to discuss Nixon policies
In Honolulu at the Makaha Inn, 50 leaders from U S and Japan gather for a private conference on the impact of Nixon economic measures. American and Japanese bankers and industrial chiefs aim to restore reciprocal trade, with emphasis on trade expansion and yen-dollar balance.
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Muskie to Speak at Alameda County Labor Picnic
U S Senator Edmund S Muskie of Maine plans a Labor Day address at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton California as part of a west coast swing. He will also speak in Los Angeles meet Democratic leaders in San Jose and hold a San Francisco press conference before returning to Los Angeles for private meetings.
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Newark girl recounts alleged abduction near Niles Canyon
A 1-year-old Newark girl told police that a man aged 22 to 27 with brown hair and a mustache offered her a ride from the Concord bus station to Fremont. She said he drove her to a dirt road in Niles Canyon, restrained her, and assaulted her before she escaped. He then allegedly parked near a Mission Boulevard restaurant in Fremont and released her.
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Union Head Surrenders for Contempt Sentence
Norman Swenson president of the Cook County Teachers Union surrendered Saturday serving a 30 day contempt sentence for refusing to halt a 1966 teachers strike. He was sentenced in May 1987 for violation of a court order and a strike by teachers against Chicago area colleges. Swenson criticized Governor Ogilvie saying the governor opposed the teachers and would face electoral consequences.
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