Rogers seeks stronger UN relief push for East Pakistan
Secretary of State Rogers plans a personal push at the United Nations to accelerate international relief for East Pakistani refugees, meeting with U Thant and relief officials. President Nixon touted $70 million in U.S. aid and criticized a House ban on Pakistan aid, saying aid helps food distribution and influence events. Meanwhile 14 Pakistani embassy members defected, pledging loyalty to Bangla Desh and seeking asylum.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
United Nations
Rogers
U.N
U Thant
U.S
Nixon
United States
India
East Pakistan
Pakistan
West Pakistan
Nixon defines U S troop shift to defensive positions in Vietnam
President Nixon says American forces in Vietnam are now in defensive positions defending areas of responsibility. Melvin Laird notes the first phase of Vietnamization is virtually complete as ground combat roles wind down. Officials expect further reductions and a shift to advisory, security duties by next summer with about 50 000 U S personnel remaining.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
Melvin R. Laird
White House
Gis
Quang Tri
Thailand
Defense
Henderson Trial Starts Aug. 23
Col Oran K Henderson the top officer linked to the My Lai civilians mass slayings goes to trial on August 23 before a seven officer jury. He pleads not guilty to all specifications and charges. The court martial includes Maj Gen Charles Mount Jr among the five colonels and two generals on the panel. Conviction could bring six years in prison and dismissal.
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Ft, Meade, Md
Oran K. Henderson
My Lai
Peter
Wondoloski
Henderson
Korea
Vietnam
Charles M. Mount Jr
Indianapolis
Senate vote sets limits on federal candidates spending
The Senate approved a broad election spending bill restricting personal campaign funds to 50 000 for presidential races 35 000 for Senate hopefuls and 25 000 for House bids while debating limits on union dues and short political spots. The measure also moves toward full disclosure and potential debates, with President Nixon supporting disclosure but opposing contribution caps.
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H. L. Schwartz II
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
John O. Pastore
Nixon
Paul Fannin
R-Ariz
Peter Dominick
Rcorp
Fannin
Dominick
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