Kosygin Attacks Nixon Over Cambodia War in Moscow
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin condemned U S policy in Cambodia as a mockery of American honor and questioned nuclear talks and Indochina negotiations. He accused President Nixon of contravening Geneva accords and called his public statements inconsistent with prior assurances.
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Indochina
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S
United States
White House
National Guardsmen fire at Kent State protesters
The National Guardsmen killed four students at Kent State University as a student crowd of about 5,000 formed at nightfall. Police and guards dispersed demonstrators with tear gas and arrests continued across campuses including Maryland Berkeley Stanford and Columbia.
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Kent State
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UNLV Students Reject Nationwide Strike On Governor’s Day
About 30 protest signs appeared on the UNLV campus as leaflets urged exploring alternatives to military action in Southeast Asia. Governor’s Day proceeded as planned with a cadet drill and Medal presentation, while student organizers eyed a potential rally march to MacKay Stadium.
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Sierra
Laxalt
Tom Myers
Reno
Nixon
Cambodia
David Slemmons
Frankie Sue del Papa
MacKay Stadium
U S Tanks Reach Heart of Cambodia Front in Major Offense
A 15,000 man allied task force plus 5 000 South Vietnamese troops moved into Cambodia’s Fishhook and Parrot’s Beak regions seeking COSVN centers. U.S. and allied losses totaled 12 killed and 46 wounded with 151 Vietnamese killed. Cambodian reinforcements and 40,000 man army boosts reported. no COSVN found.
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Koki Thom
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South Vietnam
UPI
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Fishhook Front
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Hanoi
Nixon
Daniel
COSYN
Senate Criticism of Nixon War Powers Overreach
A Senate committee accused the executive branch of seizing war and treaty powers by moving at least 8,000 American troops into Cambodia without congressional consent. It argued Cambodia has renounced protection and has no binding SEATO obligations. The panel, despite strong opposition, chose to wait rather than act.
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Cambodia
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County Board Considers Pollution Nuisance Orders
Henderson officials mull declaring certain plants including Titanium Metals Corp and American Potash a nuisance to curb air pollution. Lawyers warn court battles could delay action while plants risk shutdown costs. a vote may set five day removal deadlines if nuisance status is approved.
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County Commission
Rudy M Gildehaus
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Stauffer Chemical Company
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Herb Jones
Commission
James “Sailor” Ryan
Bill Briare
Police Union Sues City Over Retroactive Pay
Las Vegas Police Protective Association filed suit against the City of Las Vegas seeking retroactive payment of the 1969 pay hike for patrolmen dating back to July 1, 1968. The union, representing 250 officers, notes firefighters received a retroactive raise and argues equality of compensation. Ed ward Weinstein represents the LVPPA in the case.
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Las Vegas Police Protective Association
Las Vegas
Edward Weinstein
LVPPA
Three-Hour Blaze Flares Behind Miracle Mile Trailer Court
A large rubbish pit behind the Miracle Mile Trailer Court on E Boulder Highway caught fire, sending flames over 100 feet into the air. Fire crews battled the stubborn blaze for three hours and extinguished it at 8 30 p.m. No injuries or property damage were reported, but county firemen responded heavily due to location and high call volume.
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Miracle Mile
Boulder Highway
Convention Authority Dilemma Persists Over Stadium Plan
Doumani and Casey named to the Authority after a Chamber of Commerce push to broaden representation. Howery Broadbent and Brennan note public bond debate and insist on clear spending. Brennan says funds exist. Doumani seeks $6.5 million expansion plus $1 million for building costs, awaiting accurate bids.
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Carey
Casey
Franklin crisis looms over county funding for public safety
Franklin forecasts threaten a repeat of 1965 style strain as the public defender and county welfare depart ment push for additional staff. The defender cites a 100 percent workload rise with 6 409 court appearances and juvenile cases soaring from 8 in 1966 67 to 346 in 1965 69.
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Santini
Franklin
Public Defender's Office
Stella Fleming
China denounces U.S. Cambodia move and urges protracted war
Peking radio reports Communist China condemns U.S. military actions in Cambodia as a mad provocation. Beijing pledges to back Indochina's people with all forces, urges unity among communist forces, and stresses extended struggle against U.S. aggression.
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UPI
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Cambodia
Indochina
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Nixon
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North Vietnam
Mao Tse-tung
Laos
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Southeast Asia
Social Security Boost Approved By House Group
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a five percent increase in Social Security benefits funded by raising the payroll tax base from 7800 to 9000 and gradually increasing the tax rate to 6 percent in 1975 and 6.5 percent in 1980. The plan rejects automatic cost of living adjustments and moves to finance Medicare costs for 65 plus. The Senate expected to approve at least five percent and the president would likely sign.
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UPI
House Ways and Means Committee
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Senate
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
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Congress
Henderson Teen Hit by Hit-Run Vehicle
Henderson police seek a white station wagon after Rebecca Elaine Rodseth 16 of Henderson was struck in a crosswalk on Boulder Highway at Texas Street. The hit and run driver fled. no definite vehicle description available.
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Boulder Highway
Texas Street
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