Nixon moves ahead with Safeguard ABM plan faces Senate test
President Nixon announced approval of the Safeguard antiballistic missile program and predicted a spirited, close vote. House leaders backed the plan while Senate opposition was likely to sharpen, with key figures signaling varied positions as debate loomed.
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Warsaw Pact Summit Meet Scheduled
The Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact allies will hold a Budapest summit starting Monday. Brezhnev Kosygin and Grechko head the Kremlin delegation as the bloc seeks support amid recent border clashes with China.
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France and West Germany discuss widening Western European bloc
At a Paris summit, President de Gaulle and Chancellor Kiesinger agreed to explore creating a broader political and economic community in Western Europe that could include Britain while keeping close ties with the United States. They reaffirmed strengthening the six nation European Common Market and preserving its structure.
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Russians Congratulate Apollo 9 Astronauts
In Pravda Soviet space scientist Anatoli Blangenravov praised the Apollo 9 crew for courage and gallantry while noting serious problems remain before moon landings are possible. He stressed outer space exploration carries inherent risk despite progress.
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Libertyville Agrees to Abandon ABM Missile Plans
In Libertyville Illinois residents and officials celebrate President Nixon’s decision to modify the Sentinel antiballistic missile system project. Mayor Charles Brown says the town will no longer host missiles four miles south, easing public agitation and outsider presence. Council member Gilbert Stiles echoes relief and hopes for quieter meetings ahead.
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Red China Blocks Russ Rails To Cong
Soviet Foreign Trade Ministry sources say China halted all Russian shipments to North Vietnam at the Sino-Soviet border as punishment for the March 2 clash. Rail blockades have persisted for months, forcing Russians to rely on sea routes via longer, costlier paths.
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No Monkey Business In Railroad Grant Money
Secretary Volpe says a preliminary probe into a 25 million dollar grant to aid the Illinois Central related commuter car purchases found no wrongdoing. He ordered a full report detailing every step, with a public statement to follow. Former secretary Boyd was not involved in the grant decision and now leads Illinois Central.
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Sweden aims to cut doctor population ratio in half
Sweden currently has 9,000 physicians for a 900 to 1 population ratio. By 1985 medical schools expect to reach a 450 to 1 ratio, halving the gap.
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