Nixon Says Aid To Hanoi Essential
President Nixon called postwar aid to Hanoi essential to give North Vietnam a stake in peace and said funding would come from foreign aid and defense budgets. He announced a April 23 summit at the Western White House with South Vietnamese President Thieu and expressed confidence the dollar would not be devalued again despite market attacks.
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Nixon
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White House
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U.S
Nixon says Hanoi peace stake needed not military victory
In a White House press room session filmed for TV Nixon defended aid to allies past and present, noting opposition to aiding wartime enemies 25 years ago and stating North Vietnam must be convinced its future lies in peace with a stake in stability and Congress likely to support cease fire terms.
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Harris Expected To Be Auburn Trustee
State Sen. Bob Harris of Decatur, Gov. George Wallace's choice, is expected to be appointed to Auburn University's board of trustees to fill the vacancy left by Redus Collier. Harris, 42, holds a B S from Auburn and a law degree from Alabama, with the decision announced after Wallace's delay amid support splits. The appointment was anticipated in Montgomery and Wallace's office.
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Winford Turner
Bob Harris
Decatur
George Wallace
Auburn University
Harris
Wallace
Redus Collier
Jack Giles
Huntsville
Washington
Alabama
Montgomery
Auburn
Impasse Threatens POW Releases In Vietnam
In Saigon the U S delegation said North Vietnam will release 106 American prisoners and two Thais in Hanoi as scheduled while the Viet Cong threaten to block 30 U S POWs held in South Vietnam over prisoner exchanges. The Joint Military Commission reported no progress as talks continued with another meeting planned for Saturday.
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U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Joint Military Commission
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Gia Lam
Dollar Slump Deepens in Europe Amid Monetary Crisis
In London and across Europe the dollar fell further as official markets closed yet traders exchanged dollars for European currencies in banks and free markets amid the ongoing monetary crisis.
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London
Europe
Guerrillas Hold Five Diplomats in Sudan Embassy
Arab guerrillas from Black September held five diplomats including two Americans hostage in a Sudan embassy for a second day. A Sudanese news agency said a government plane would be provided for the captors. The group seeks to fly to the United States for publicity.
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Lebanon
Sudan
United States
Middle East
Black September Organization
Khartoum
Washington
Nixon
Cwll
Olympic
West Germany
U.S. State Department
McGovern Seeks Talks as Wounded Knee Standoff Persists
Senator George McGovern and Senator James Abourezk urged negotiations with Justice Department officials to end the armed truce at Wounded Knee South Dakota where militants held the settlement and 11 hostages. No new talks were indicated as federal marshals maintained control around the village.
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S.D
George McGovern
Justice Department
McGovern
Black Hills
James Abourezki
Washington
Abourezk
Marines First Battle in Bahamas 1776
On this date in 1776 American Marines fought their first battle and captured a British fort in the Bahamas. The brief item notes the historic Marine action and its location during the war era.
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Bahamas
Daily Want Ad Sells Boat in Decatur Daily Classifieds
Gerald Holliman lists a 1971 Sea Star Tri hull with 50 hp Mercury for 1300 dollars at 1227 Freemont St SW. The Decatur Daily ad claims nine additional responses and promotes low cost daily want ads with a 4 dollar special for 10 days. Contact 355-3556 or 353-4739 in Athens for assistance.
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Gerald Holliman
Freemont St
Decatur Daily
H.p. Mercury
B E Day Termed Total Success by Educators
Decatur teachers toured local industries for Decatur’s third Business Education Day. Reginald Hancock urged open communication and fair pay to reduce dissatisfaction, while emphasizing human dignity in employer employee relations. Comments called the event a total success.
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Reginald Hancock
Chamber,of Commerce
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Hancock
Bob Rose
Chamber of Commerce Business Education Day
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