Britain to Break All Rhodesia Ties After Vote
Britain signals final severance from Rhodesia after a referendum endorsed moving toward a republic under Ian Smith. British officials expect sanctions and a push to isolate Rhodesia, aligning with South Africa and Portugal in backing white minority rule.
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Edward Heath
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Security Council
Rockefeller visits Punta del Este amid protests and patrols
The visiting Rockefeller delegation faced student clashes and labor strikes in Montevideo before arriving at Punta del Este. Authorities staged road blocks and naval surveillance as Rockefeller stayed near the Lafayette Hotel and conferred with Latin American Free Trade Association officials.
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Uruguay
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Latin-American Free Trade Association
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Alliance For Progress
Lyndon B. Johnson
Debate Blocked On Cigarette Salt Drink Tax Bill
North Carolina lawmakers faced a closed caucus compromise on a cigarette salt and drink tax bill after Gov. Bob Scott proposed a nickel per pack cigarette tax. Rep Thorne Gregory moved to block debate, and the motion passed 75 to 27 as Holshouser urged public discussion and a possible amendment.
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GOP
Thorne Gregory
U-Halis
Gregory
House Finance Committee
Alaska Interstate stock activity on Burgess deal sale
Thursday Alaska Interstate rose to 20s on a 30 0008 share volume and Viekel held all stock with a paper profit over 109000. Friday volume surged to 38900 shares, price down one eighth point closing near the year high 294. Earlier the stock ranged from 19% to 29%. Trading was volatile with low past volumes midweek.
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Alaska Interstate
Burgess International, Inc
Parthanks
Viekel
Banks accused of conspiring to fix prime rate, Senate hearing
Serious suspicion arises that major banks aid a conspiracy to fix the prime rate. The committee heard Saturday testimony from Gov. Marvin Mandel of Maryland and Sen. William Proxmire. Roth urged federal action to restrain further rate increases.
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Maryland
William Proxmire
Roth
Medicaid goals clash over cost and coverage riders
Debate centers on the 1965 act aiming to provide comprehensive health care by 1975 for those unable to pay. Supporters argue Medicaid could bankrupt states, while critics urge cost controls and warn the rider weakens essential services, citing New Mexico impacts and fiscal strain across jurisdictions.
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Anderson Y
New Mexico
Abernathy and marchers clash with police under curfew
Demonstrators blocked streets to protest as police clashed with marchers leaving several injured and arrested at the county jail. Abernathy and other leaders vow further marches despite the curfew issued by Gen. By McNair. National Guardsmen were deployed at the request of local officials in Charleston.
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Abernathy
Dave Prasten
Donald Barkowitz
Robert
McNair
Charleston
Theaily
Harriman argues for negotiated settlement to Vietnam war
Harriman says a settlement with the Communists is possible and the United States should lead in creating conditions for talks. He backs a timetable like Clifford’s, favors reducing combat forces while keeping supporting troops, and cautions that real political progress hinges on private talks and military restraint.
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Paris
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Clifford
Marrima
South Vietnam
U.S
Senate
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Muskie
Fiure
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Poor Are Suing USDA To Block Money Return
A group led by the National Council on Hunger and Malnutrition sues the Department of Agriculture in Washington DC federal court to stop returning more than 130 million dollars to the Treasury. The suit targets funds for food stamps and food distribution programs, seeks quick relief, and names top USDA officials for restrained action. Plaintiffs from North Carolina Texas Mississippi California argue many counties lack food programs yet would be harmed by such cutbacks. The case seeks jurisdictional rulings and immediate appeal options before June 30.
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Mississippi
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National Council On Hunger and
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Lee A. Albert
Center On Social Welfare, Policy and Law
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Muskie Halts Six Month Barnstorming Tour
Washington AP Muskie suspends a six month barnstorming campaign to reflect on the presidency and the political climate. He notes the tour’s lack of impact on votes and says he could return to the Senate while leaving open a future run if Democrats think he should pursue the presidency.
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