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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1972

Page

3

Dole slams media over Vietnam war coverage in California

Republican chair Robert Dole accused major outlets including the New York Times of distorting news on the Vietnam War and protests. He warned such reporting risks lives, calling for objective coverage to avoid aiding North Vietnam. The remarks followed 3,000 demonstrators outside the same hotel and Reagan and Rockefeller campaigning for Nixon.

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Fire rages through upper floors amid emergency rescue efforts

Dozens of fire engines raced to the blaze on the fourth and fifth floors where flames attacked the rock. About 60 people were saved but many were killed or injured as emergency chutes failed. Investigators count fatalities as crews comb rubble, with death toll rising as the search continues.

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Nixon and Ehrlichman discuss tax reform at White House

Ehrlichman said Nixon and the head of the tax writing panel agreed it was bad business to seek Congress action on complex tax reform during an election year. The briefing aimed to release letters to Speaker Carl Albert and party leaders urging action on the revenue sharing bill, while noting tax reform could be a campaign issue.

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IRA splits fuel Belfast violence amid Catholic district clashes

In Landsdale ry and Belfast gun battles erupt as two IRA wings clash for control amid protests and British Army operations. A 17 year old dies of gunshot wounds and multiple injuries are reported as snipers, raids, and robberies disrupt daily life. Police detain seven IRA suspects in Dublin after a referendum boost for Ireland joining the European Common Market.

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Rockefeller Vetoes Repeal of Liberal Abortion Law in NY

Gov Nelson Rockefeller vetoed a bill to repeal New York's abortion law, saying it would condemn hundreds of thousands of women to danger. He argued the repeal would not end abortions, only push unsafe backroom procedures and leave the rich with safe options. The veto preserves a 24 week demand abortion policy amid heated debate led by Housewives, clergymen, and women's groups.

Rockefeller New York Albany N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller James I. Donovan New York State

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