Communist Rocket Attack Kills and Wounds Over 100
A major rocket attack around Bien Hoa air base in South Vietnam killed and injured more than 100 people. The bombardment damaged the runway, hit a Tan Hiep prison, and affected nearby facilities as reports conflicted on the exact death toll. The incident marked the largest rocket strike in the region to date.
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Governors urge states to propose policy to Congress
Governors must take the initiative to submit their own proposals to Congress rather than wait for federal plans. Evans, outgoing conference president, warned of citizen bewilderment over the political system and called for modern national goals, stressing reordering federal state relations. The three day meeting will discuss federal state relations, ethics in government and health care.
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Watergate plea could dispose charges against Colson
Special prosecutor Jaworski told Colson’s lawyer the plea would dispose of all potential charges and allow him to testify under oath and reveal documents. Colson, once close to Nixon, could offer information on the cover up, the Ellsberg burglary, ITT matters, and milk fund contributions amid Watergate investigations.
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Primaries Heat Up Across States With Congressional Races
Primary activity continues with 69 candidates running for 15 U S House seats. Democrats push to widen their 8-7 edge. New Mexico seeks a new governor as six Democrats and four Republicans vie. Mississippi fields four nomination contests in three districts. Montana incumbents seek renomination amid oppose-race contests. California hosts at least two major congressional races Tuesday.
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Rescue Cracking Shoring Fails in Miami Parking Deck
Salvalaggio noted cracking in wooden supports for poured concrete while R E Ferencik of the Miami Building Department described collapsed forms when wood shoring gave way during cement pouring for a parking deck. Firemen evacuated workers and newsmen as the east section faced collapse danger.
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Judge Frames Desegregation Burden on Both Races
The judge argued that schools with different racial makeups could not be paired or clustered in adjacent areas. Court rulings had made clear the desegregation burden must be shared equitably by blacks and whites. In a dissent, Judge Harrison L. Winter described the Newport News School Board as historically resistant to federal guidelines.
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Rabin Captures Narrow Margin In Israeli Confidence Vote
JERUSALEM AP Rabin won a tight confidence vote for the new government 61 to 51 after an eight hour debate on war peace with the Arabs and Kissinger disengagement pacts with Egypt and Syria. He replaces Golda Meir ending a 50 year political career. The new cabinet includes Shulamit Aloni the only woman in government and pledges peace with the Arabs while keeping military strength.
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