Conservatives Charge Labor Regime May Lead Toward Devaluation
London AP reports Edward Heath's Conservative party declares Labor may drive Britain toward pound devaluation. Harold Wilson's Laborites dispute the claim as tensions rise. Enoch Powell campaigns in Wolverhampton amid a rally clash with police, six students arrested and a officer injured. Polls show Labor leading.
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Newsmen Killed in Cambodian Ambush Reported
The article reports on the ambush southwest of Phnom Penh that killed three Newsmen and their driver, including Dudman Morrow and Miss Pond, with two others missing. It covers their capture near Svay Rieng, release on a highway near Cambodia, and notes on mistreatment concerns raised by U S officials.
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Rhodes says president and vp threaten killings in interview
In remarks quoted by the New York Times, Rhodes alleges threats to investigate grave charges against the government and says he would talk to the devil to stop killings. Agnew clarifies he intends no criticism of the president for the appointment and discusses the commission’s scope and Rhodes’s role.
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Senate Political Clash Delays Cooper-Church Vote
Senator Cotton vows to resign if a $4.5 billion education bill is not brought up and criticizes endless debate and weekend adjournments. Mansfield downplays urgency on the Cooper-Church amendment as Congress faces debt ceiling and spending bills.
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NEA President Says Integration Circumvented in Dixie Schools
NEA chief George D. Fischer told Congress that in most Southern districts integration is being circumvented through private white schools and flawed public programs. He criticized constitutional validity and warned that federal desegregation funds risk being siphoned to private entities while observers noted minority staffing and control issues persist.
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Governor Holton Maintains GOP Neutrality On Byrd Endorsement
Gov. Linwood Holton’s spokesman says the governor remains neutral after Rep. Broyhill endorses Byrd. Holton will back the Republican convention decision and cautions that Byrd’s endorsement does not define party alignment. Republican Chairman Warren B. French Jr. questions Broyhill’s view while factions press a GOP candidate in the upcoming state convention.
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Economic policy debate on wage and price controls rises
The piece notes O'Brien condemning vague White House talk on inflation and calls for decisive action. It highlights Republican concern over inflation ahead of elections, Humphrey predicting economy as key issue, and Nixon advisers urging restraint by unions while avoiding formal wage price controls used in previous administrations.
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Newark Mayoral Race Sees Gibson Victory Amid Racial Tension
In Newark West Ward Gibson defeats Addonizio amid a campaign marked by racial overtones. Turnout reaches about 98,000 of 133,000 registered voters as Gibson gains support from black activists and celebrities.
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Mayors Chafe at Kennedy Economic Silence at Conference
Denver AP report notes several mayors from large and small cities expressed frustration that Treasury Secretary Kennedy did not address unemployment, inflation, or the economy at the U S Conference of Mayors. They urged a direct link to President Nixon’s forthcoming nationally televised remarks.
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Ylas Davis
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A. J. Cervantes
Frank Zullo
Norwalk
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Vietnamese forces retreat from Kampong Speu deep in Cambodia
South Vietnamese troops withdrew from Kampong Speu after a deep penetration toward the regional capital. The action followed mixed infantry and armored units and Cambodian regiments failing to secure a decisive victory. Three reporters captured May 7 were released in Saigon. Thailand- Cambodia troop movement rumors swirled as Bangkok officials and Cambodian attache remarks sparked cautious speculation.
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Christian Science Monitor
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Mid East clashes threaten new eruption in Jordan
PDF leader Naef Hawatmeh warned Washington must halt plotting or risk renewed conflict as guerrilla groups form a high command surpassing the Central Committee. The plan includes Al Fatah chief Yasir Arafat and others to supervise military, political and information actions amid regional tensions. Meanwhile Israel’s Abba Eban pressed for just borders and peace, signaling openness to international settlements.
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Galbraith urges market-based price relief with limited wage freeze
Economist John Kenneth Galbraith calls for releasing most prices from control while applying a brief six month wage freeze. He suggests negotiating with firms and unions for a lasting restraint, ending Indochina involvement, and warns against blaming the administration for market-driven unemployment.
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Postal pay bill debate shifts to veto thresholds and COLA
Debate over postal pay raises centers on retroactivity to May 16 vs April 18 and veto rules. Udair proposes a two thirds vote in 60 days to block mail rate increases and COLA negotiations for high cost areas. The House bill allows a simple majority veto in 90 days and mandates negotiation rather than permits higher pay in high cost regions.
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Draft policy changes spark debate on retroactivity
Tarr told newsmen the new interpretation would complicate cases for local boards and appeal boards as more men seek unqualified status. He noted the July 1 lottery plans and explained Nixon signed an executive order closing a draft loophole allowing legal limbo for failure to report for a pre induction physical.
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