Unions Plan Strike Threatens National Rail Shutdown
Rail executives allied to seven major lines voted to halt service nationwide if seven shopcraft unions strike Saturday. The plan aims to trigger a presidential 60 day emergency delay under the National Railway Labor Act, a move the unions deny as lawful, as Shultz reviews options after meetings with six lines.
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Nixon Urges Unity for Fair Peace in Vietnam
President Nixon told lawmakers that a fair peace in Vietnam depends on Americans standing fast at home. He praised the 1st Marine Regiment for Hue's defense, awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, and cited GOP leaders pushing a 60 day moratorium on public entitlements in the U.S. war role.
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Mao Appears in Public as China Celebrates Anniversary
Mao Tse tung and Lin Piao appeared together at the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Peking to preside over anniversary ceremonies. Premier Chou En lai said China will build nuclear weapons only for defense and would defend against aggression. The event followed rumors of Mao and Lin facing illness, now dispelled as they take joint control of the armed forces amid Sino Soviet tensions.
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6000 To Leave Thailand Withdrawal Of American Troops From Asia
VIETNAM. The withdrawal of 6000 American troops from Thailand and 1000 more Marines from South Vietnam gains momentum as a joint U.S. Thai communiqué in Bangkok discloses plans to pull troops out by next July. Nixon ordered 60,000 to withdraw from South Vietnam by December 15, with over 25,000 already gone. U.S. strength would be 484,000 in South Vietnam and 43,000 in Thailand.
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Alaska Amchitka underground blast plan faces protests
Anchorage reports mounting opposition as the Atomic Energy Commission proceeds with a scheduled one megaton underground nuclear test on Amchitka Island in the Aleutians. Officials cite safety reviews while critics warn of earthquake and tidal wave risks. Canadian and Japanese objections are filed.
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Rogers and Gromyko urge continued Middle East talks
Secretary of State William Rogers and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko ended a 90 minute U N General Assembly meeting with a joint call to continue U S Soviet discussions on a Middle East settlement. Assistant Secretary Joseph Sisco said talks would continue in Washington. They cautioned that progress remains uncertain amid Arab Israeli tensions.
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Seven Green Berets Cleared of All Charges at Homecoming
BIEN HOA Vietnam AP seven of eight Green Berets arrested in the alleged slaying of a Vietnamese spy headed home after the Army dropped all charges. The eighth remained behind to finish processing. The group flew on a charter to Travis Air Force Base with 212 others. The widow of the slain agent Thai Khac Chuyen denounced the release, saying Americans are worse than the Viet Cong. The case centered on Chuyen’s June 20 killing near Nha Trang and his body weighted and dumped at sea. The CIA denied involvement. Army Secretary Stanley R. Resor announced new actions Monday.
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Laird Faces Senate Hearing On Draft Lottery Plan
Washington AP secretary of defense Melvin R. Laird faced a cool reception as he urged Congress to back a draft lottery. Rep. F Edward Hebert noted differences with the President’s plan and warned removing the congressional ban would give the President a \"blank check\". Page 2-A.
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President Endorses House Electoral Reform Measure
President Nixon backed a House passed constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College and move to a direct popular vote with a runoff if no candidate meets 40 percent. He urged Senate passage and warned that reform chances hinge on Senate action this year. See ELECTORAL, Page 2-A.
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Clique Of Sergeants Accused Of Slot Machine Profits
Senate witnesses allege a clique of sergeants led by former Sgt Maj William Wooldridge skimmed up to 350000 yearly from slot machine profits at U S servicemen clubs in Augsburg Germany The Army says investigations reveal kickbacks and misuse of club supplies while some personnel face relief from duty A worldwide probe of criminal investigators uncovers possible private gains in mess operations and entertainment contracts See CLUBS Page 2-A
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Weather summary for Virginia and North Carolina
Virginia and North Carolina forecast. Widespread clouds with rain likely midweek. Virginia highs near 70 with lows around 60. North Carolina mostly cloudy with showers mainly south portions, highs near 70, night lows mid 50s to 60s.
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