May Day shows Brezhnev, astronauts at Moscow parade
Brezhnev reemerged atop Lenin's Tomb as U S astronauts, Yasir Arafat, and crowds watched a 2 hour May Day parade in Red Square. In Hanoi Pham Van Dong sent greetings to Americans while Lisbon authorities blocked Socialist leaders and Paris hosted Viet Cong flags.
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Thailand to reveal massive U.S. troop withdrawals
Thailand and the United States plan to announce Monday large withdrawals of American forces from Thai bases following the Indochina surrender. A U S Embassy spokesman noted the plan would be disclosed in Washington and Bangkok with few details. Thai Foreign Minister Charthai Choonhavan called the move surprising and significant. About 350 U S military aircraft including 17 B 52 bombers and 700 advisory personnel remain in Thailand along with a secret communications base.
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Belfast Violence Fails to Halt Election as Bombs Miss Targets
In Northern Ireland amid election tensions terrorists failed to detonate bombs aimed at two candidates. A mob attacked ballot boxes in Londonderry while security remained heavy across the province.
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Coleman Seeks Jobs Bill to Repair Deteriorated Tracks
Transportation Secretary William Coleman told senators he aims to employ the unemployed to repair deteriorated railroad tracks but drew limited backing. Senators on two committees voiced support while House Commerce Chairman Harley Staggers said he would push the bill on his side of Capitol Hill.
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Nixon invited to visit foreign countries may travel again
Rabbi Baruch Korff says Richard Nixon has received invitations from heads of government and, if his health improves, may travel by year end restricted to pursuing world peace. Korff notes Nixon’s health worsened by the Vietnam collapse and mentions a $165,000 legal fund payout.
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