Republicans Set Drafting Of Platform In Miami Beach
Republican policymakers began drafting a party platform in Miami Beach with a possible minority report backing a women’s abortion plank. The issue may reach the convention floor despite President Nixon’s opposition. The platform committee heard testimony from Jill Ruckelshaus urging a strong women’s plank including anti discrimination in credit and a broad child care program.
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Women’s Plank
National
Women’s Political Caucus
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William D. Ruckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
Moroccan King Escapes Death as Minister Kills Self
Moroccan Defense Minister Mohammed Oufkir shot himself early today after rebel pilots struck the king’s plane and Rabat targets. King Hassan II escaped unharmed. Oufkir had defended the regime and had been a key backer during prior coup attempts.
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Morocco
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Hassan II
Oufkir
Air Force
Europe
Rabat
Royal
Driss Ben Omar el Alami
King Hassan
Moulay Abdullah
Royal Palace
Abderrahman el Kouen
White House warns McGovern contacts may derail peace talks
The White House said Democratic candidate George McGovern’s representatives in touch with North Vietnam could jeopardize Nixon administration efforts to negotiate a settlement. Nixon signs law requiring drug makers to report stock and ingredients to FDA for tracking and labeling. The Pentagon accuses former Attorney General Ramsey Clark of withholding POW information and not sharing trip findings with defense or state departments.
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White House
George McGovern
Pentagon
Atty
Ramsey Clark
U.S
Defense of State Departments
North Vietnam
Clark
Jerry W. Friedheim
State Department
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Nixon
House
George McGovern de
HEW Spending Bill Dies On Nixon's Desk
President Nixon and allies kill a 30.5 billion HEW spending bill, vetoing it after Congress failed to sustain an override. The clash drew harsh criticism from Democrats, McGovern, Kennedy, and major union groups who said the veto harms health education and welfare priorities nationwide.
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Ashington
Congress
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Kissinger Thieu Hold Secret Paris Peace Talks
In Saigon Kissinger and Thieu met for over two hours on secret Paris negotiations with Le Duc Tho. A second meeting was set for Friday as U S sources say talks touched on general political and military issues amid renewed bombing of North Vietnam.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Neuyen van Thieu
Paris
Kissinger
Thieu
U.S
North Vietnam
le Duc Tho
Bunker
Frederick C. Weyand
Vietnam
John W. Vogt
7Th Air Force
Switzerland
South Vietnam
Tho
Hanoi
Nixon Budget Rules Out Troop Cuts In Europe
The Nixon administration’s next defense budget rules out significant U.S. troop cuts in Europe at least until mid 1974. McGovern would push a reduction from 305000 to about 130000 if elected, while NATO allies could face reassessment if force reductions occur.
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Europe
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U.S
Congress
George McGovern
McGovern
Melvin R. Laird
NATO
6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
United States
Pentagon
U S Raids Hit North Vietnam in Heaviest Wave Since Ban
Washington reports nearly 400 air strikes Wednesday the most since resumed bombing. Kissinger met Thieu as U S commanders cite weather and target success. Destruction included trucks bridges storage depots and a training complex near Hanoi. Hanoi says four U S fighters downed bringing three day total to nine.
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North Vietnam
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Nguyen van Thieu
Nixon
Thieu
U.S. Command
Hanoi
Air Force
Xuan Mai
Haiphong
Ha Tay
New Bill To Aid Pollution Jobless
The House passed a $4.4 billion public works and economic development bill aimed at aiding workers and businesses harmed by pollution control orders. It includes up to 78 weeks of benefits, percent wage caps, mortgage aid, and relocation costs, with emphasis on funds for loans and local development projects.
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Washington
House
Senate
Chance Of Rain In Lawton Area Forecast
A 20 percent chance of rain is listed for this afternoon tonight and Friday in the Lawton area. The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms are possible mainly in the afternoon and evening. Highs today and Friday in the mid 90s with lows near 70. Wednesday high was 96 and low 72.
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National Weather Service
Mayor Helps Drunk Vernon Seek Help in City Hall
Vernon, a 47 year old man, approached St. Paul Mayor Larry Cohen asking for money for a drink. The mayor bought him a whiskey sour at a hotel bar then escorted him to City Hall where an alcoholism counselor was arranged.
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Vernon
Larry Cohen
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