Clark asserts bombings damage Hanoi dikes and villages
Attorney General Ramsey Clark testified to a Senate subcommittee that US bombing has caused extensive damage in North Vietnam. He cited damaged hospitals, bombed dikes, and civilian deaths in multiple villages, arguing continued bombing will deter POW releases.
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Dock Workers Clash as Delegates Resume Work
Longshoremen attacked at a news conference after a chaotic confrontation with Jones and union officials. Pickets and police fought hand to hand outside as journalists were manhandled and a camera smashed. The dispute centered on a package deal offering severance pay and guaranteed employment, with plans for container firms to employ nonregistered workers and levy charges on shipments.
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Nixon vetoes welfare bill as overrun risks grow
President Nixon rejected a social services and welfare expansion bill saying it creates an open ended federal matching program potentially reaching $3.5 billion and overall spending could exceed $5 billion. He urged a spending ceiling while Congress shaved funds to about $1.7 billion next year, far below projected needs. The debate centers on federal aid to states for public assistance and education programs amid fiscal strain.
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Air Force jets hit Viet Tri power plant near Hanoi
Indochina report notes attacks on the Viet Tri power plant 30 miles northwest of Hanoi with laser guided bombs on boiler and generator facilities. The blast destroyed equipment. power feeds Hanoi industries. A MIG21 was shot down in air duels as U S jets suffer losses. Henry Kissinger arrived in Paris to resume war and peace talks while ground action in Quang Tri remained light.
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Moroccan royal plane attacked by fighters near Tetouan
Witnesses said a Moroccan Royal Air Force jet was struck by rockets and machine gun fire during an attack on the king's plane over Tetouan. The aircraft landed in Rabat with one engine, while attackers returned to strike the airport building at Rabat.
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Tower plan would grant extra delegates at 1976 GOP convention
The Rules Committee endorsed the Miami Compromise, boosting 1976 delegates to 1,974 from 1,348 and preserving minimums for all states while favoring small states. California would rise to 167 delegates, Alabama to 27, with opponents warning it risks urban influence and party viability.
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McGovern, Nixon clash as campaign actions unfold
McGovern campaigners plow for farm votes while a Republican Rules plan reshapes delegate power for the Miami Beach convention. Johnson backs the Democratic ticket but rejects silent endorsement, and Javits urges Vietnam withdrawal as platform hearings spark debate on policy and welfare costs. Warnke cites a possible late 1960s North Vietnamese offer, while White House defends Nixon on intelligence briefings.
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Kissinger in Vietnam Paris talks deadlocked over Thieu ouster
Kissinger and Tho held three secret talks in six weeks as Paris negotiations stall over control of the Saigon government. Hanoi seeks a settlement to oust Thieu while Nixon plans a summit with Tanaka in Honolulu. He will report to Nixon on his Viet Nam talks before leaving for Tokyo, then Washington.
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Mansfield Says There's No Basis For Charges That Russians Lied
AP report from Washington notes Senate Foreign Relations chair J W Fulbright stating no basis for charges Russians lied about 48 missile firing submarines. Sen Henry M Jackson stands by claim Soviets lied about 48 subs built versus 42. House delays five year interim weapons limit pact. Senator Mansfield counters push and calls for full facts on the discrepancy.
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McGovern and Salinger dispute over POW talks
McGovern's campaign and Pierre Salinger confirm discussions with North Vietnamese about POW releases. Salinger, who met in Paris, said McGovern asked him to probe Hanoi's stance and potential pre-election prisoner releases. Salinger cited two meetings, August 9 and July 18, and McGovern asserted no war delay for politics.
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Howell Endorses National Democratic Ticket in Virginia
Howell,Virginia lieutenant governor, publicly backs George McGovern and Sargent Shriver, the first statewide official to unconditionally support the national Democratic ticket. He argues for reform and strong national leadership while noting others, including Atty. Gen. Miller and Senators Spong and Byrd, have offered cautious or no public positions. The move aims to influence Virginians ahead of November elections.
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Argentine prison break and Chilean hijack unfold in South America
Guerrillas escaped from Rawson prison near Trelew in Argentina and hijacked an Austral jet at Puerto Madryn airfield. Nineteen others surrendered at the airport while the crew and 97 passengers endured a 12 hour flight via the Andes to Puerto Montt and Santiago. Chilean authorities met the hijackers with talks and eventual surrender after Allende assured adherence to international law. One guard was wounded and AP reporter Horacio Finoli was injured during coverage.
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