Americas retreat abroad contested by foreign policy critic
The piece argues the United States cannot retreat from global ties and commitments despite calls to withdraw from Vietnam and other actions. It cites Defense Secretary Laird, Nixon's aid request, and Ambassador Cleveland on policy, urging clear leadership and sustained engagement rather than isolation.
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America
Southeast Asia
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Laird
Europe
NATO
Russia
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Czechoslovakia
Nixon
Congress
United States
Latin America
Harlan Cleveland
Atlantic
Viet Nam
U.S
Army plans $677000 gravesite for RFK in Kennedy’s year
The Army intends to spend 677000 dollars to construct a permanent gravesite for Senator Robert F. Kennedy, who died one year ago this Friday. The plan was announced amid other national news items noted from Washington and elsewhere.
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Washington
Army
Robert F. Kennedy
Decatur Area Weather Outlook with Record Warmth
The report shows a high of 90 at 2 PM Friday and a low of 60 earlier. Forecast calls for 95 today, 62 tonight, and 96 Sunday with fair and mild to sunny, light variable winds. Past 24 hours record includes 90 at 2 PM and 4 PM Yesterday.
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Decatur and Vicinity
Nixon aims for Midway talks as Da Nang attacks loom
President Nixon prepares for a Pacific summit with Vietnamese President Thieu near Midway Island after a flurry of war news. Viet Cong rockets strike Da Nang killing five. D-Day veterans reunite in Quistreham. Senate panel questions Rogers on nuclear disarmament policy. Allied forces repel seven enemy assaults northwest of Saigon as Midway meeting looms. Pravda marks Arab Israeli war anniversary urging political routes. Romanian leader warns Moscow delegates of potential conference failure amid party criticisms. Justice Department signals possible action against major corporate mergers.
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Nyt
South Vietnam
Nixon
Thieu
Midway Island
Tay Ninh
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Croek
Cambodia
U.S
Nguyen van Thieu
Telephone Profit Session Set At FCC To Discuss AT&T
FCC announced a July 7 meeting with AT&T to review rising interstate earnings and potential rate adjustments. AT&T earnings rose to 7.6 percent in 1968, over 8 percent in early 1969, and 8.75 percent in March. The letter notes earlier guidance of 7 to 7.5 percent.
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New York Times
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Decatur Man Named to State ASCC Committee
Lawrence G. Davis of Decatur was appointed to the Alabama State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee announced in Washington by Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin. The state committeemen administer federal farm programs including price supports acreage allotments and related acts. Others named include Clyde …
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Lawrence G. Davis
Decatur
Alabama State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Washington
Clifford Hardin
Clyde
Jumbo retires after 48 years at Broadmoor Hotel
Joseph Francis Flynn, known as Jumbo, retires from his 48 year tenure as maitre d hotel at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Joseph Francis Flynn
Broadmoor Hotel
Paid to Fiddle New York investors hit Broadway profits
The Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof has returned 695 percent profits to investors. Investors shared 5.2125 million dollars after a 20 percent profit distribution, with $375 thousand invested and producer Harold Prince involved.
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New York
Harold Prince
Local figures named in regional roster and honors
Melvin Mahaffey A G Mitchell Jr Fyffe Jim Tom Norman Goshen Travis H Vickery and Hackleburg are listed among regional names in a community roster. The notes mention associations and possible recognitions across multiple towns including Fyffe Goshen Hackleburg and Travis Vickery.
Speeding Case Thrown Out Over Missing Highway Signs
Limestone County judge D L Roseneau Jr dismissed a speeding charge against an Athens youth after ruling Alabama 72 between Athens and Elk River lacked proper daytime signs. The judge found only one 50 60 sign in 13 miles and noted daylight at 8 pm. Dennis Beddingfield was fined 100 dollars and costs for reckless driving with suspended sentence and six months probation. Bruce Harwell Jr and Richard Forsyth received suspended sentences and probation for other offenses.
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Athens
Limestone County
D. L. Roseneau Jr
Alabama
Elk River
Dennis M. Beddingfield
Bruce Harwell Jr
Richard Forsyth
Proposed food stamp reforms set next three year funding
The plan cites $2.1 billion for 1970 71 and $1.7 billion for 1971 72 totaling 3.8 billion. It would cap food stamp support at 30 percent of household income with the poorest receiving 100 worth free stamps. Uniform eligibility standards would replace state rules and welfare deductions would apply to food purchases. Federally donated commodities may operate alongside stamps under emergency conditions with fair hearing funds.
Mitchell warns against economic concentration and antitrust policy
Major vitality of our free economy may be in danger because of increasing threat of economic concentration. He supports suits under new standards to halt concentration and restore free competition. Mitchell cites mergers that place 58 percent of manufacturing assets in 200 largest firms and 75 percent in the top 500.
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Department
Mitchell
Namath Retires After Jets Star Considers Future
Joe Namath announces retirement prompting Jets general manager and coach Ewbank to defer comment. Namath notes affection for his Lexington Ave restaurant used by athletes. he plans trips to Los Angeles and will appear on an Emmy show and in the Paramount film Norwood after retirement.
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Jets
Namath
Joe
Lexington Ave
62D St
New York
Rozelle
Commissioner’s
Ray Abruzzese
East Side
Van
Los Angeles
Norwood
Paramount
Glen Campbell
Jim Darby
Riverside Street complex opens with open air lobby and offices
A new Atlanta home house features an open air lobby rising from the main floor. The first level hosts a library recreation and crafts center and administrative offices. The block site sits by the river with south bank access. Apartments front balconies with efficiencies and one room suites.
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Atlanta
Riverside School
Ceihdon, Ferry
Market
Kennedy Grave Landscaping Planned Around Senator's Rest
The article notes granite from Senator Kennedy's grave will be used near his brother's grave. The surrounding area will feature American beech and holly. The Army says the Kennedy family was consulted at all design stages.
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Senator
Senator Kennedy
Army
Kennedy
Midway tensions shadow Nixon Thieu peace push
Diplomatic circles note Thieu seeks to pace Nixon on the eight point plan with caution on troop withdrawal. The South Vietnamese leader warns against a coalition with communists while pressuring for domestic stability. Combat reports surface near Tay Ninh and Firebase Creek with heavy Vietnamese losses and U.S. casualties. Namath quote appears as a separate fragment about football desire.
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Nixon
Saigon
South Vietnam
United States
Seoul
Taipei
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