Nixon strategy session signals GOP aims ahead of 1970
The Register notes a Nixon era strategy session with Republican leaders Rogers Morton Tower and Wilson in Thurmont Md as Republicans plot to widen gains in the 1970 elections. It cites Ford and Rockefeller as Republicans discussing potential liberal Democrats and the odds of Senate control with a seven-seat net gain needed, while House prospects appear slim.
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Nixon
David
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Morton
Maryland
Republican National Committee
John Tower
Texas
Senate
GOP
Bob Wilson
California
Gov ‘Rockefeller
Gerald
Michigan
Kewsnén
Rockefeller
Nixon plans新的 Americas policy speech in Washington
A report on Latin American missions was submitted to Nixon but not released at his Friday news conference. On Saturday the White House announced a new Americas policy to be outlined in an October 31 speech before the Inter-American Press Association in Washington. The speech, spokesman J Bruce Whelihan said, will incorporate many Rockefeller recommendations and the governor's report will be made public later.
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Nixon
White’ House
Americas
Inter-American Préss Association
Washington
J. Bruce J.whelihan
Rockefeller
Czechs to name conservatives after Dubcek era reshuffle
Reports say the Central Committee will promote conservative figures and oust Dubcek allies as 12 new members join, strengthening the old guard in Bohemia Moravia and the Czech National Council. Cesimir Cisar allegedly loses chairmanship. party repudiates the 1968 Soviet invasion. Husak remains trusted by Prague and Moscow despite past ties to Dubcek.
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Czech National Council
Cesimir Cisar
Dubcck
Bab
Lnvasion
Radio Prague
Jaromir Arbek
Cenlral Committee
Husak Sl
Draft changes loom on draft lottery issue in Congress
Rivers urged a special subcommittee to study repeal of the lottery ban and consider letting 19 year olds be drafted by lottery. Rep Hebert, chair, and members Nichols, Daniel, Pirnie and King will hear testimony as hearings proceed.
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Moise
Congress
Nixon
F. Edward Hebert
Dla
Bill Nichols
D-Ala
W.C. Daniel
P- Va
Alexander Pirnie
R-N.y
Carleton J. King
R-N-Y
Rivers
Analysis of Nixon Appeal for United Front on War Policy
Nixon urged a united front to support current policies and warned that delaying tactics would push negotiations. He rejected deadlines for withdrawal, arguing a premature exit would thwart aims to end the war by late 1970 or mid-1971. Some Senate members were pushing for a faster U.S. withdrawal.
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Nixon
Lam
Senate
U.S
Labor Delegates Endorse Halton and 31 House Candidates
Delegates endured heat and smoke before a second vote endorsing Holton as a constructive move for workers amid state politics. The endorsement does not imply party support or Nixon administration approval. Thirty one House candidates were approved including three Republicans and one independent. Local unions may determine further endorsements in districts without a vote.
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Halton
Nixon
House of Delegates
Gas blast near landfill and armory injures guardsmen
Guardsmen at a Winston-Salem area landfill and armory ward evacuated after a blast sparked by unknown ignition of gas. A guard, Steve Everhart, said a cigarette may have ignited fumes, with fog in the morning hindering dissipation. Maj. J. M. Stone man noted prior complaints and inspections found no large gas pockets.
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James Parham
J. M. ‘Stoneman
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Stoneman
Winston-Salem
High Point
United States Vietnam troop withdrawals and aims
Secretary of Defense Clark and adviser M. Clifford clash over troop reductions and timelines. Clifford urges returning 100,000 combat troops this year with total combat forces at 100,000 to 150,000 by end of 1970, while Nixon has cut overall US forces to under 500,000 this year. Thieu’s remarks suggest a tough accord but interests push in opposite directions.
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Defense
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Thieu
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Libyan forces set up patrols at Wheelus airbase
The Libyan Revolutionary Council announced the creation of two military committees to inspect arrivals and departures at Wheelus base while Libyan customs and emigration officials monitor flights. Reports note only vehicles face searches, not planes, amid U.S. embassy contact over a smuggling case.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S
Imiltemry
Joseph Palmer
Saleh Bousch
Tripoli
Palmer
Wheelus
Delores Simmons Fight Amid Illness and Help Stirs
Delores Simmons suffers brain stem encephalitis with limited wakefulness yet occasional signs of response. Her father, nearly bedridden by arthritis, and mother express cautious hope as doctors note no cure. Family welfare and hospital bills are aided by a Calhoun County civic club that has raised over $6,000.
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Delores
Alexander Fakadej
Dennis Simmons
Simmons Chileres Simmons
Fakadej
Calhoun County
Senate panel opens hearings on U S world commitments
The Relations subcommittee led by Senator Stuart Symington begins closed sessions on eight treaties to defend 42 nations. The review covers Southeast Asia including the Philippines and Laos, plus NATO and mutual defense pacts with Australia New Zealand Korea and China. Symington warns overcommitment risks economic strain at home and urges careful, constructive recommendations.
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Senate
U. S
Spens
L. i
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Philippines
Laos
Symington
Oyuuugwu
Missouri
United
Kiesinger and Brandt Campaigns End in Bonn Districts
West Germany faces a tense finale as chancellor candidates Kiesinger and Brandt withdraw to home districts. Kiesinger visits Baden Württemberg while Brandt returns to Lübeck, with speculation over a mark revaluation and coalition chances shaping the final days before the 496 seat Bundestag vote.
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Brandt
Bonn
Germany
Kurt Georg Kiesinger
Willy
Christian Democratic Party
Christian Democrats
Social Democrats
Social Democratic Party
Baden-Woert
Gericht
Luebeck
Franz Josef Strauss
Kiesin
Social
Bundestag
Free Democrats
National Democratic Party
Mass graves found in foothills near old capital region
Vietnam week ago in foothills south of the former imperial capital. Many victims had crushed skulls, and others had been shot. Last spring 850 civilian bodies were found in two other mass graves. There are 1,000 more live civilians unaccounted for. B52 bombers kept up raids on North Vietnamese bases along the Cambodian border. Thien I said he would ask Nixon for a 1970 troop-reduction figure, noting withdrawals depend on Paris talks progress and battlefield activity. Government forces ready to replace U.S. troops within a timetable if given time.
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Thien I
Nixon
U.S
Paris
Kennedy rejects plan on foundation tax scale after debt concerns
Finch warned that using the public opinion or legislative impact of the act could harm society. The welfare secretary backed Kennedy’s call for a Senate cut of the 74 percent foundation income tax to a two tier approach, while Kennedy refused a sliding scale. Finch listed foundation contributions to health education and welfare efforts through his department.
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Kennedy
Senate
House
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
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