Campus unrest troops battle violence across multiple colleges
In Bloomington Illinois West e an University reports curfew after campus violence causing an estimated 100000 in damage to a music building. Loyola Chicago ROTC building damaged by a fire bomb, and Rutgers Kingston College in Edison sees two Molotov cocktails destroy the police science building. Trenton State College sustains a 150000 fire in a portable classroom. University of Nevada Reno protest center bombed. Norwich University classes optional amid unrest. Brown Workshops push antiwar candidates. William and Mary students sign antiwar petitions. Virginia UVA hosts voluntary strike vote 4909 to 2266. Virginia Tech 150 students occupy an architectural classroom. Stanford demonstrators clash briefly. Southern Illinois University sees tear gas as police clash with demonstrators.
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Bloomington
Loyola University
ROTC
Chicago
Rutgers Kingston College
Edison
Trenton
N.J
State College
University of Nevada
Reno
Norwich University
Norwich
Brown University
Providence
R.J
College of William and Mar
Williamsburg
University of Virginia
Charlottsville
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Hickel Explains Why He Wrote Critical Letter
Interior Secretary Hickel says his letter criticizing Nixon on youth protests followed a White House demand to suppress it. He says the Kent State furor remains, calling for a drastic reevaluation and for youth to be heard. Fifteen Iowa State students were arrested trying to detain a bus of draftees, with a hunger strike by Florida students also noted.
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UPI
Walter J. Hickel
Yesterdy
Nixon
Hickel
America
Hicke
England
Iowa State University
University of Florida
Vegans celebrate airport measure and national aviation plan
The article notes Vegans celebrating a measure to improve air travel and cites FAA plans for a long range master plan to create a national aviation system. Transportation Secretary Volpe says the Nixon Administration backs building an American SST to boost the industry and warns failure to do so could harm U.S. aviation.
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FAA
Volpe
Nixon
U.S
Complaint Names Former Deputy
Ed Sleeper, a former deputy sheriff, was ordered to appear in Municipal Court on May 25 to answer assault and battery charges filed by George C. Moore. Moore says Sleeper knocked him unconscious after an altercation on Fremont Street.
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Sleeper
George C. Moore
Fremont Street
Moore
Roth
Officers Find Body Of Youth In Desert
A 17 year old Las Vegas youth found dead in a desert wash near Russell and Maple, hanging from a mesquite tree. Deputies withheld identification pending kin notification. the death appears accidental and recent, with the body estimated to have been there about two weeks.
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Las Vegas
Desert
Sheriff's
Russell and
Maple
Laird Reveals New Russian Defense System
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the Soviet Union has deployed large radar installations around the United States that could form a nationwide defense against missiles within years. He cited plans to add more ABM sites and argued against delaying MIRV deployment to avoid conceding the arms race.
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UPS
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Soviet Union
Russia
Laird
Defense Research
John S Foster
China
U. S
Senate
Armed Services Committee
United States
Whiteman Air Force Base
Washington, D. C
Police Say Parrish Death Likely Accident
Police indicate the death of Roy Parrish a former North Las Vegas police chief private detective and Clark County Sheriff's deputy appears accidental. Evidence suggests he fell against furniture severing a nasal artery and causing fatal bleeding found dead in his apartment Monday afternoon.
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Roy Parrish
North
Police Seek Young Gunman After Downtown Paints Robbery
Authorities hunt a slender 25 to 29 year old man about 5 feet 10 inches tall who robbed Pittsburgh Paints at 1019 S Main around 2 p.m. yesterday. He bought a $1 paintbrush, paid with a $20 bill, and drew a small revolver when the cashier opened the register.
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Pittsburgh
S. Main
Lubbock Tornado Leaves 20 Dead and 10,000 Homeless
A Texas tornado ripped through the Mexican American district in Lubbock, demolishing homes and downtown buildings. Olivia Gonzalez and her nine children hid as debris struck. the mayor pegged damage at 35 million dollars with insurance claims to top 100 million.
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Texas Tech
Olivia Gonzalez
Lubbock
Texans Insurance Adjusters Association
Georgia City Smouldering as Looting Flares
National Guard moved into the troubled area as clashes between black residents and authorities intensified. Leaders planned a staged protest before curfew while warnings of amnesty for arrestees were rejected. Col. Slaton urged self defense with nonlethal force first.
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Beckum
Cross
National Guard
J. Edwin Slaton
Georgia Guard
Leon Larue
Strike vote looms for Las Vegas public bus drivers
Teamster bus drivers vote at 3 a.m. on a possible strike against Las Vegas Transit Company as a three year contract nears its midnight expiry. Union seeks a 2.04 per hour raise over three years. company offers 75 cents plus an extra holiday and a week of vacation after 15 years. Mayor Gragson predicts no strike. Local 631 says turnout will be decisive with Local 431 members also voting on Tanner Motor Tours.
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Las Vegas Transit Company
Las Vegas
Teamsters
Oran Gragson
Grayson
Joe Carter
Teamsters Local 631
Local 431
Tanner Motor Tours of
Nevada
Humorous Pickpocket Defrauds Visitor in San Diego
A visiting laborer met a playful yet bold pickpocket described as a heavy attractive woman with dark hair and complexion. She offered a ride and showed romantic interest, later stealing $120 from his clip while $7 remained in his pocket, provoking his mix of amusement and disbelief.
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San Diego
Reno campus rocked by three bombings during unrest
Three bombings shook the University of Nevada Reno over a week of campus protests linked to Nixon's Cambodia policy. Students Doug Sherman, Dave Kladney, and John Doherty were in the targeted ROTC house as authorities investigate two professors Paul Adamian and Fred Mahar for alleged incitement. Gov. and Lt. Gov. pledge support to maintain order amid calls to discipline disruptive faculty and students.
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Cambodia
Kent State
Ohio
Nevada
Reno
Doug Sherman
Dave Kladney
John Doherty
Sherman
Green Beret
Kladney
Army Reserve
Doherty
The
SUN
Aggie College
Sundowners
Board of Regents
Citiiens
Paul St. Adamian
Thor
Slattery
Ed Fike
Paul Laxalt
University of Nevada
N. Edd Miller
Hia
Miller
Senators Push Antiwar Amendment On Nationwide TV
Five senators appealed on NBC to cut off funding for all U S military operations in Southeast Asia after December 31. They urged letters petitions and $1 per listener to back the effort ahead of a Senate vote led by George McGovern and Mark Hatfield.
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UPD
U.S
Southeast Asia
Senate
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Mark ©. Hatfield
R-Ore
NBC
McGovern
Congress
Franklin vows drug crackdown at banned rock festival
Clark County officials, led by Franklin, call for mandatory searches at entry and promise vigorous arrests of drug violators. He warns of National Guard deployment with live ammunition if needed and condemns the event as unsafe citing heat risks to spectators.
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Franklin
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