Kennedy critiques in Pakistan aid policy sparks Senate clash
Five months after West Pakistan crushed East Pakistan's independence bid the crisis draws the United States into a power balance debate. Senator Edward Kennedy releases field cables alleging famine risks and questions U.S. policy, while the State Department accuses him of leaking confidential material and undermining policy formation. The dispute highlights broader international tensions and potential fallout for aid and security as diplomats trade accusations.
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Washington
Pakistan
United States
Edward M. Kennedy
Nixon
State Department
Massachusetts Democrat
U.S
Kennedy
Administration
Thieu confronts rivals as Nixon worries over election
A Nixon White House review cites Thieu’s drive to seal re election by sidelining opponents General Duong Van Minh and Ky. U.S. aides warn that a rigged vote could derail peace talks and provoke North Vietnamese criticisms. Officials consider sending no observers if Thieu is sole candidate.
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Washington
Nixon
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Duong, van
Big) Minh
Nguyen Cao Ky
Minh
U.S
Thier
South Vietnam
Saigon
Lally
S. Viet troops push in Cambodia to curb infiltrations
South Vietnamese forces, including 2000 rangers, pressed a new Cambodia drive with little resistance. The operation aims to stop Viet Cong infil tration into the Mekong Delta ahead of National Assembly election on August 29 and local elections October 3, amid reports of Viet Cong activity and limited U S air raids near the DMZ.
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Saigon
Cambodia
Mekong
South Vietnam
National Assembly
U.S
U Minh Forest
Union To Meet On Sunday To Seek Railway Settlement
Washington AP A Labor Department announced that labor and management negotiators will meet again Sunday at 2 p.m. in Washington to try to end a strike against four railroads. The United Transportation Union workers struck the Southern Pacific Norfolk and Western Union Pacific and the Southern Railway. Chicago and North Western has already settled a 42 month contract with a 42 percent wage increase.
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Washington
Labor and Management
Labor Department
United Transportation Union
Southern Pacific
Norfolk & Western
The
Chicago and North Western
Union
Thieu Praises New Electoral Law Amid South Vietnam Debate
The article notes Thieu celebrating a new electoral law in South Vietnam, which sets thresholds for candidacy and seats. It mentions a requirement of at least 100 croatian count or 40 parliamentary deputies as key figures in the law.
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Thieu
South Vietnam
Pune Eee
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