Nixon Thieu pledge 25,000 troop withdrawal at Midway
At Midway Island, President Nixon announced immediate redeployment of about 25,000 U.S. troops from Vietnam within 30 days to end August. Thieu called it good news for Americans and affirmed close U S Saigon solidarity, while critics questioned its significance for peace efforts.
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City Hall debates pay raise curbs and looming retirement plan
Jefferson City Finance Committee fights over city employee salaries as six Public Works staff resign, while Fifth Ward Councilman Tony Hiesberger pushes for an immediate retirement plan under the Local Government Employees Retirement System. He notes morale hinges on action and cites CATV proceeds already earmarked for a retirement program.
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Blackwell Clashes With Picket Line At Capitol
Sen Earl Blackwell faced teachers picketing the Capitol protesting tax and education bills. He defended a Senate plan to raise education aid by 350 million over four years while noting taxes and credits, saying money will be there and praising past education work. The confrontation followed earlier remarks condemning pickets as ridiculous and uninformed.
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Lincoln University disciplinary results due today
Results expected from Lincoln University hearings on 23 suspended students to be released later. The Student Personnel Services Committee reported nine suspensions seven on probation and seven cleared. Fires caused about 50,000 dollars in damages, largely to the student union building. The recommendations go to Dr Earl Dawson. A news conference was set.
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Missouri Legislature Faces Three-Week Push For Major Bills
The Missouri Legislature returns with three weeks left to pass key measures. Gov. Hearnes favors a quick mid-summer special session to address rising government costs in an inflationary era. Senate leaders seek tax hikes to cover needs, while House support widens for new revenue.
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Nixon seeks $2.6 billion in new foreign aid funds
The Nixon administration launches a congressional drive for 2.6 billion dollars in new foreign aid to sustain U S influence in developing lands. The budget for the new fiscal year requests 2.2 billion for economic aid 375 million for military assistance and 76 million to start a public corporation to spur private investment in backward areas.
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Abernathy resigns as Jefferson City fiscal officer
Joe Abernathy, city fiscal officer since January 1964, resigns effective June 30 after a morning press conference. Mayor Christy cited salary issues as the key factor, noting Finance Committee's decision to deny raises for ten city employees with the new four month interim budget starting July 1. Abernathy seeks another city position.
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Laird Seeks Peace With Vietnam Pullout Plan
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird said the decision to withdraw 25 000 U S troops from Vietnam moves the nation closer to peace. He noted a joint task force will decide early July which units depart, with some forces held in reserve in places like Okinawa and Hawaii. The move, he said, signals to North Vietnam that the United States will maintain its objective of South Vietnamese self determination through a measured reduction.
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Dirksen backs Burger to stay on judicial side of fence
Sen. Everett Dirksen told the Senate that as chief justice Warren Burger will stay on the judicial side of the fence. He warned that an arrogant judiciary can be a strong force for evil even as Burger faced broad support from Republicans and Democrats. The vote on Burger’s nomination was delayed as a committee hearing transcript was not ready.
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Australian admiral avoids collision communications claim
Australian Adm. Crabb declined to confirm whether communication problems occurred between the aircraft carrier Melbourne and the destroyer Evans before the collision near Subic Bay during Southeast Asia Treaty Organization maneuvers. He described the moments of impact and noted no injuries aboard Melbourne while 74 Evans crew members died.
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