Kennedy Leads Assault On Nixon Antimissile Plans
Senator Edward M. Kennedy led a bipartisan Senate attack on the Nixon administration’s indications that it may build a thinline antiballistic missile system. He warned the Sentinel ABM would not stop advanced Soviet missiles and could cost up to 60 billion dollars. The opposition, including Mansfield Fulbright Javits Cooper Brooke Williams McGovern, urged Congress to thoroughly review national defense programs and costs.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Melvin R. Laird
Mike Mansfield
Montana
J. W. Fulbright
Foreign Relations Committee
Jacob K. Javus
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
Edward W. Brooke
R-3
Harrison A. Williams
D-N.j
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Laird
Everett M. Dirksen
Windis
Dirksen
Ilinois
Congress
Letters discuss U.S. diplomacy with Europe and NATO limits
Diplomats weigh the risks of pressuring France over Britain and Nordic entry to the European Market. An article in National Defense Review warns against coercion while urging serious talks on NATO and the IMF. A separate note questions the ABM system Sentinel cost and feasibility, predicting sky high expense and engineering complexity.
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France
United States
National Defense Review
Britain
NATO
Ken Enrolls in College Women-Free Classrooms Rise
A male student named Ken joins a coed college, prompting mixed reactions. Freshman Meg Hyland predicts many more men will enroll, while others note Ken’s presence changes dynamics in chemistry lab and dorm planning. Ken plans pre med studies, a hospital job, and hopes for a few male companions to share dates and study.
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Ken
Rogers
Meg Hyland
Cleveland
Sandy Kendricks
Evergreen Park
Virginia official details new Norfolk School Board appointees
Godwin, serving his third two year term on the Norfolk City School Board, announced appointments including Jones and Boushall. Boushall, a Richmond banker and educator, praised as a prominent citizen, and Jones seen as bringing a constructive view. The reshuffle marks a shift in Virginia governance on race, reflecting changing attitudes since the Massive Resistance era.
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Norfolk
Godwin
Boushall
William N. Paxton Jr
Richmond
State Hospital Board
Victor J. Ashe
State Board of Welfare and Institutions
Jones
Virginia
Thomas B. Stanley
U.S. Supreme Court
John S. Battle
Stanley
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Senate
Almond
Albertis
Harrison
Story
Navy officer testifies on burning and jettisoning classified papers
Harris described orders to destroy and later replace personnel during general quarters while burning and jettisoning sensitive documents aboard the Peeble. He disputed Bucher’s claims of access and noted line authority over the commander in chief for technical matters, amid testimony before five admirals.
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Harris
General Quarters
Peeble
Bucher
Ances
Haris
William Newsomt
A. Harris
Q. E. Miles Harvey
Q. Harvey
Pacific Fleet
Edward Grimm
Navy
Murphy
Boyisi
Cap
Counterfeit Bills Seized In Major Columbus Raid
Secret Service and police seized more than 1.5 million dollars in counterfeit notes in a pre-dawn raid. Two men, Lawrence Whitt and his uncle Jack Whitt, were arrested as agents described the operation as among the largest in history. A third suspect, Bobby Fulton, is being sought on possession charges.
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Columbus
Ohio
Robert Mampel
New York City
San Francisco
Mampel
Port Huron
Detroit
Mich
Los Angeles
Calif
Lawrence Whitt
Oakland
Jack G. Whitt
Secret Service
Jack Whitt
Italian unions call out 16 million for one day
Rome AP unions mobilized 16 million workers for a 24 hour nationwide strike against Mariano Rumor's center left government over pension reforms. Banks offices factories ports and transit shut. Newspapers began their strike early as protests flared in major cities with police on alert for potential violence.
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Rome
Mariano Rumor
Civil Service
Rutmar
Communist Party
Sirhan family finances reveal modest earnings and home cost
Mrs. Sirhan testified on her family’s finances after Sirhan’s gunshot murder trial began. She described modest church nursery income, limited regular support from sons, and her home purchase in 1962 for twelve thousand dollars with two thousand down. Sirhan entered court calmly while his mother spoke about finances and family support during the proceedings.
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Sirhan
Kennedy
United States
Palestine
Pasadena
Jian
Grant B. Cooper
Munir
Adel
Cooper
Nixon Swears in Economic Advisers and White House Counselor
President Nixon witnessed the swearing in of the new Chairman Paul W. McCracken and two Economic Advisers Hendrik S. Thouthakker and Herbert Stein, with Arthur F. Burns sworn in as White House counselor. George A. Lincoln to direct Emergency Planning. Martin J. Hillenbrand named assistant secretary of state for European affairs. Also awarded a Presidential Unit Citation to the 76th Military Police Battalion for heroism in Saigon during the Tet offensive.
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Soviet Union
Nixon
Council of Economic Advisers
White House
Arthur F. Burns
Eisenhower
New Economic Council
Paul W. McCracken
Hendrik S. Houthakker
Amsterdam
Herbert Stein
George A. Lincoln
Martin J. Hillenbrand
State Department
Foreign Service
Hungary
Labor Department
Army
76Th Military Police
Saigon
United States
McGovern Heads Group Aimed at Democratic Nomination Reform
Senator George S. McGovern will lead a special reform group to push for more democratic nominating procedures within the Democratic Party. An official announcement was expected within days, according to sources.
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McGovern
Washington (Ap
George S. McGovern
Democratic Party
Humphrey
Kennedys
Harris
Commission
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Ky Considers Saigon Political Stance Amid Paris Talks
Discussion centers on Nguyen Ky and Thieu amid stalled peace talks in Paris with U.S. ambassadors and South Vietnamese leaders, while Nixon’s Europe visit looms. Ky’s absence could affect potential meetings and bid for influence. The peace delegations reconvene at the International Conference Center as U.S. envoys Vance and Walsh navigate a deadlock with Pham Dang Lam’s team.
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Paris
Thieu
Europe
Nixon
International Conference Center
Cyrus 4. Vance
U.S
Lawrence E. Walsh
Pham Dang Lam
Henry Cabot Lodge
John G. Tower
Senate Armed Services Committee
Lodge
Akira Matsui
Japan
Four veteran officers held on robbery and assault charges
Officers chased a car near Pilot Mountain and halted it on old U S 52. Branscome and East, accused robbers and veteran deputies, faced arrest warrants for robbery and assault. Winston-Salem police joined the chase, with preliminary hearings set in Forsyth County. A murder charge possibility loomed for the May term.
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Pilot Mountain
U.S. 52
Winston-Salem
Branscome
East
Taylor
Forsyth County
Surry County
Pay Hike Boosts Supreme Court Salaries and President’s Pay
The proposal would raise associate justices from 39 500 to 60 000 and the chief from 41 500 to 62 500 while the president’s pay would jump from 100 000 to 200 000. Senators grumble as others in upper government ranks face raises. Senator Stennis criticizes automatic increases tied to presidential recommendations. Williams warns the move could trigger broader wage demands and raise annual costs by about 4.5 billion, half the current income surtax revenue. Party leaders urge backing despite political risk.
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Supreme Court
Nixon
John Stennis
D-Miss
Senate
Stennis
Capitol
Williams
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Laird Explains Complex Military Pay and Allowances
The article notes that 80 percent of a two star general’s pay is augmented by non taxable rousing and subsistence allowances. Varying by length of service and dependents, the pay formula yields 11 possible salary amounts for similarly stationed officers.
U S to Equip South Vietnam With A37 Jet Bombers
Vietnam war updates report 1,096 U S deaths and 5,312 wounded. A UH1 helicopter was shot down in the Mekong Delta. crew rescued and aircraft destroyed, marking the 2,340th U S helicopter loss. U S arms aid includes 30 AQT twin engine A37 jets worth 13 million dollars for four South Vietnamese fighter squadrons with training in the United States and combat orientation with U S Air Force pilots.
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U.S
Mekong Delta
Saigon
United States
South Vietnam
U.S. Air Air Force
New British Envoy To See If Relations With Washington Rational Up To Date
Britain names John Freeman as ambassador to the United States with a mission to assess if Anglo American ties are rational and up to date. He plans extensive study of American politics, travel for duties, and to test the new administration's stance while emphasizing shared interests. Freeman, 33, succeeds Sir Patrick Dean after four years in New Delhi and brings a family of six to Washington.
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Washington
London
Britain
John Freeman
United States
Freeman
Patrick Dean
New Delhi
India
Gaulpfier
Daugher
Richard M. Nixon
United Freeman
Defector Liao Hochu Arrives in United States
Washington reports a high ranking Chinese diplomat who defected in the Netherlands 10 days ago has arrived in the United States and is under protective custody. Details of his defection and agency handling remain secret.
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Netherlands
United States
State Department
Liao Hochu
Robert J. McCloskey
Liao
Hague
The
McCloskey
U.S
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