Nixon Seeks Japanese Aid and Vietnam Settlement
President Nixon starts Pacific talks with Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka aiming for a $1 billion boost in Japanese orders for American goods and a path toward a larger aid package. The discussions focus on Vietnam peace prospects, U.S.-Japan ties, and China, with Tanaka promising stronger national strength and closer cooperation. Nixon also balances official duties with public appearances on Hawaii.
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Honolulu
Nixon
Vietnam
Japan
Kakuei Tanaka
E]lsworth Bunker
U.S
Saigon
Hickam Air Force Base
United States
Tanaka
Tokyo
China
Hawaii
Nixons
Oceanside
Clare Boothe Luce
Pacific
LEPA Drops Calhoun Academy Funding After Review
LEPA will not continue funding the North Alabama Police Training Academy at Calhoun Junior College. Director Robert Davis cited a subcommittee and board decision to cut funds as the reason, risking the academy’s likely closure and prompting dismay among area law enforcement officials. The panel approved four state college based academies including UA Tuscaloosa and Jacksonville State, among 13 applicants.
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Ben Windham
North Alabama Police Training Academy
Calhoun Junior College
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
LEPA
Robert
Bo) Davis
Davis
Alabama
Law Enforcement Assistance Agency
Atlanta
University of Alabama At
Tuscaloosa
Enterprise State Junior College
Faulkner State Junior College
Jacksonville State University
Ira Landrith
North Alabama Police Academy
Thieu Last Obstacle Claim Reds
North Vietnam said the only obstacle to peace is U S policy in South Vietnam and the Thieu regime. Hanoi condemned Nixon bombing and urged an end to military adventurism, while Mrs Binh denied U S plans to impose a government in Saigon.
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Morris W. Rosenberg
PARIS
North Vietnam
U.S
Nguyen van Thieu
U. S
South Vietnam
Nixon
Vietnam
Hanoi
Nguyen Minh Vy
Nguyen Thi Binh
United States
South Vienam
Animal Talk Readers Ask About Pets in Amory Column
National columnist Cleveland Amory will answer readers questions about animals in a new Sunday feature titled Animals in THE DECATUR DAILY. The column will cover cats dogs dolphins and shrews with Amory sharing insights and anecdotes.
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Cleveland Amory
Decatur Daily
Amory
McGovern Denies Position Changes in Interview
George McGovern says he has changed positions less than any recent candidate and still has a strong chance to defeat Nixon in November. In a panel with foreign TV newsmen he noted polls and emphasized his steady stance on issues, citing welfare and tax reforms as alternatives in principle.
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Edmond le Breton
Washington
George McGovern
Nixon
Claus Toksvig
Denmark
McGovern
Southeast Asia
Spitz anchors US relay to world record gold in Munich
Mark Spitz led the United States 400 meter freestyle relay team to a world record time of 7 minutes 35.78 seconds to win Olympic gold in Munich. Six boxing officials were removed from duties by the IAAB Thursday. Lawrence OBrien, McGovern campaign chairman, warned staff could hinder effectiveness and signaled possible resignation unless tightened, per the Miami Herald.
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Munich
Mark Spitz
United States
International Amateur Boxing Association
Miami
Fre
Lawrence O' Brien
George McGovern
McGeovern
The
Miami Herald
Ford testing errors prompt EPA probe on emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency reports 800 to 950 errors in Ford's 1973 anti pollution device tests, likely double Ford's earlier figure. The investigation could trigger civil action by the Justice Department. no top Ford officials are implicated, and Ford cooperates.
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Roberta Horneg
Washington Star-News
Washington
Ford Motor Co
Environmental Protection Agency
Ford
Auto Manufacturing Company
Justice Department
Environmental Agency
E.P.A
Auto Company
First automobile crosses continent 52 days from San Francisco
On this date in 1903 a Packard car reached New York after a 52 day trip from San Francisco becoming the first automobile to cross the continent under its own power. Weather notes project 30 percent rain with highs near 90 and lows around upper 60s.
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New York
San Francisco
Carrier Pilots Hit Giant Ammo Depot in North Vietnam
U S Navy pilots from the Kitty Hawk and Oriskany destroyed major depots near Vinh and Haiphong with multiple explosions and fires. Bien Hoa base shelled. 15 Viet Namese dead and 51 wounded, one American wounded, eight allied planes damaged or destroyed. Saigon reports heavy fighting at Quang Tri with 119 enemy killed and 12 government casualties.
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Saigon
U.S. Navy
North Vietnam
U.S. Command
Kitty Hawk
Dong Ngan
Vinh
Oriskany
Cam Pha
Haiphong
Midway
South Vietnam
Bien Hoa
U.S
Cambodia
Thailand
Quang Tri
Phnom Penh
Blood Drive Aims For 100 Pints At St Johns Church
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit St Johns Episcopal Church Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a goal of 100 pints. Mrs. Ware Foster says only 458 pints have been collected since July 1 and the fiscal year target is 4 600 pints ending June 30 1973. The event is co sponsored by The Decatur Daily. A separate note reports a burglar at Conner Tankersley US 31 Sinclair service station.
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Red Cross
St. John's Episcopal Church
Hartselle
Conner Tankersley
Sinclair
Morgan Demos Meet Tonight in Morgan County
Judge Newton Powell of Morgan County announces an open meeting of Democratic nominees at the Holiday Inn tonight at 7:30 p.m. to plan the fall campaign with Len Sparkman. Sparkman and other county nominees will speak, as opposition from the National Democratic Party of Alabama mounts in local races.
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Newton Powell
Morgan County Committee
John Sparkman
Len Sparkman
Sparkman
Holiday Inn
National Democratic Party of Alabama
Morgan County
Democratic Executive Committee
Autumn Car Care Service Advertised in Want Ads
Local want ads promote AUTUMN CAR CARE SERVICE offering maintenance and repairs. Classified listings highlight affordable options and contact details for scheduling service.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Bunker
Hickam
Calhoun Academy
Thieu
Smereams Sales & Service
Robinson F
Downtown
Decatur
Lee McGovern
Obama
Dial
Tennessee Valley
Morgan Demos
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