U.S. Officials Block Cuba Baseball Diplomacy Talks
In Havana, Fidel Castro and Senator George McGovern pressed for United States Cuban sports exchanges but State Department blocks halted plans such as a Houston Astros visit to Cuba for a national team game. Cuban organizers intended an all star squad. visa and travel hurdles stalled the effort.
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Kissinger vows US to honor foreign commitments after Vietnam
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told Latin American and Caribbean ministers at the OAS that the Vietnam end does not end US international obligations. He pledged renewed effort to strengthen Western Hemisphere relations and noted Cuba and Panama Canal issues remain on the agenda as talks continue.
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Kissinger charts policy selling trip to heartland
A. Kissinger plans a nationwide tour to sell the administration's post-Indochina foreign policy. He will speak in St. Louis and Kansas City, starting Monday night in St. Louis to address the World Affairs Council. Strong criticism of the administration and Kissinger has been rising recently.
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Air Force grounds F15 fighters over engine crack risk
The Air Force temporarily grounds 13 production F15 Eagles after a Pratt & Whitney engine part may crack at high speeds. Pilots are told not to fly at top speed until turbine blade issues are clarified, with 10 test planes unaffected.
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OAS postpones action on Cuba embargo
The Organization of American States votes to delay any decision on lifting its embargo against Cuba until September. A two thirds majority would be needed to revoke the 1964 embargo, and the assembly notes overlapping committee duties amid a lengthy meet.
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Pro Cuba forces press for OAS move on embargo
Pro Cuba factions in the OAS seek a new majority to amend the Rio treaty and lift the embargo, arguing for a decisive Cuba vote. Castro urged partial embargo relief while Ford aides cited mutual obligations as talks with Havana drift toward delay.
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U S And Soviet Warships To Visit Opposite Cities
A U S guided missile frigate Leahy and destroyer Tattnall will dock in Leningrad on Monday while Soviet destroyers Boykiy and Zhyuchiy arrive in Boston, marking a five day exchange timed to the 30th anniversary of WWII victory.
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U.S. policymakers say China wants U.S. bases to deter Soviets
Officials say China does not seek U.S. departure from Asia and backs keeping troops in Japan and Okinawa. Beijing warns a U.S. pullout could create a vacuum inviting Soviet expansion, while publicly softening demands for Korea and Taiwan forces.
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China to Appoint Ambassador to Common Market
The People's Republic will send an ambassador to the European Economic Community in Brussels, the first major Communist country to recognize the nine nation bloc. Peking views the EEC as a counterweight to Soviet and American influence and explores a trade agreement, announced by Sir Christopher Soames in Peking.
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