Global New Year Scenes Mixed With Cold War Tensions
The year opening blends festive scenes from Rio and San Francisco with stark political drama. Leaders from Hanoi to Moscow, Vatican to Israel, react to wars, peace talks, and militant moves as prisoners seek release and rulers face global scrutiny.
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San Francisco
Olympic Club
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Ton Dye Thang
U.S
Indochina
Saigon
New York
Kennedy Airport
Paris
Moscow
Kremlin
Tusday
Israel
Golda Mei
Paul VI
World Jewish Council
London
Francisco Tranco
Soviet Union
Yarmasa
Chiang Kai-shek
Red China
Peking
Pexing
Dnd
Mao
Manila
Philippine
Ferdinand Marx
South Africa
John ‘Aeslur
Luerrill
Africa
Diller
Budget Turmoil May Jeopardize UC's Distinguished Status
Berkeley Chancellor Roger W. Heyns warned that ongoing budget pressures and campus turmoil could threaten the University of California's esteemed status. The ACE survey ranked Berkeley highly in graduate programs, but Heyns cited rising costs, larger classes, and staff departures as risks to quality and competitiveness.
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Berkeley
Roger W. Heyns
University of California
American Council On Education
Heyns
Harvard
Keyns
Congress Agrees to Desegregation Aid and New Federal Pay Plans
The Senate backs Nixon desegregation aid and extends food stamp programs while approving a 6 percent federal pay raise framework. House actions include continuing auto and phone taxes, boosting estate tax intake, authorizing foreign military credits, and approving a large foreign aid bill signed by the President. Mills stalls Social Security reconciliation, signaling action next year.
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Senate
Nixon
White House
House
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Hise Ways and Mens Committee
Mills
Nixon speaks on decision making and staff roles
The President rejects being the loneliest job and cites Truman’s desk sign. He recalls April Cambodia move, warns against overthinking decisions, and explains delegation to aides Thrulichman Schultz and colleagues. He hawks staff expertise and notes Cabinet views shape final bills after debate.
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Presiden
Harry Truman
Truman
U.S
Cambodia
Tlis
Nixon
John D. Thrlichman
George P. Schultz
Office of Management and Budgets
Five New Year Holiday Mondays Set by Congress
The new plan guarantees five holiday Mondays in the year with four occurring on Mondays and a new Columbus Day added. Labor Day remains a Monday and New Year’s Day keeps January 1. States like Louisiana Oklahoma South Dakota West Virginia and Wisconsin have not yet adopted the change while others embrace the three day weekend trend.
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Congress
Louisiana
Oklahoma
South Dakota
West Virginia
Wisconsin
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