North Viet Nam pledges final POW releases amid Laos dispute
North Vietnam announced plans to release 40 POWs on Tuesday and 67 on Wednesday, while deeming U.S. demands to release POWs held in Laos beyond the cease fire's jurisdiction. The move follows a stalled troop withdrawal and a special four party commission session. More than 200 prisoners, likely North Vietnamese, refused repatriation in the largest defection since the 1973 Paris agreement.
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University students seek free state WATS lines in Tucson
Arizona students led by junior Chris Reece want two WATS lines leased by the Associated Students to allow 30 000 campus residents to call nationwide at no charge. AT&T/T Mountain Bell oppose the plan saying it violates tariff rules as non direct customer interest and for others use. Reece appeals to the FCC arguing student government is a legitimate WATS customer.
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Uganda Accuses Tanzania of Invasion Attempt
Uganda claimed a Tanzanian backed force of several thousand men attempted to invade from the south near Lake Victoria. Tanzania denied the report as pure nonsense, while Uganda said advance elements were routed well inside the country. Nyerere and former Ugandan leader Obote were cited in the dispute amid heightened border tensions.
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ICC Proposes Rail Overhaul for Northeastern System
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged a sweeping overhaul of 17 states and DC rail lines with a 1 percent national freight tax to fund it. A Federal-Aid Railroad Act of 1973 would finance modernization costing 400 to 500 million annually, replacing an antiquated network to support regional and national commerce.
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Plan To Save U S Landmarks Gains Support
National Park Service backs a Chicago Plan to save landmark architecture by allowing owners to sell development rights while agreeing to preservation restrictions. The idea, noted by John J. Costonis in the Harvard Law Review, could expand to a national cultural park concept with Park Service run facilities and programs.
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Harvard Law Review
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Pope Allows Women to Distribute Communion in Priest Shortage
Pope Paul VI will authorize bishops to appoint qualified laymen or laywomen to distribute Communion where priests are scarce. The move, seen as a step toward broader female ministry, follows years of debate and prior voluntary local practices.
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Canada
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Winnipeg
United States
Tollway Toll Reduction Delayed On Illinois System
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority postpones plans to cut tolls from 30 to 25 cents for a 187 mile system for up to three months. The advisory board urged delay citing possible gasoline rationing and reduced travel due to a national shortage.
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Migrant Pupils Aided In Minnesota Education Effort
Mary Sires of Onalaska High School notes about 33 000 Mexican American migrant workers need special services in June and July. The Albert Lea program serves 120 children with Title I and Head Start support, using a central transfer file system and bilingual aides to help migrant children adapt while preserving their culture. Health issues, malnutrition, and language barriers are key challenges. Dr Barbara Bateman of the University of Oregon gave the keynote at the UW La Crosse institute.
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University of Oregon
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