Nixon frees broad export list to China ending long embargo
President Nixon authorized U S business exports to the Chinese mainland covering wheat to roadbuilding equipment and allowed other items with Commerce Department approval. Imports from China will enter under standard tariff quotas. House critics assailed the so called ping pong diplomacy amid the move.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
China
U.S
Commerce Department
Union
Europe
Soviet Union
Kennedy
United States
House
Joe D. Waggonner Jr
Dla
Russian Ship Held in Lawsuit in San Francisco Bay
A U S Marshal watches a 552 foot Soviet freighter Suleyman Stalaskiye to keep it in Oakland harbor as judge George B. Harris considers a 377 055 dollar damage suit by Prelude Corp of New Bedford against the Soviet government. The writ was taped to the bridge wheel by the U S District Court clerk.
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San Francisco
UPI
U. S
San Francisco Bay
Massachusetts
Oakland
George B. Harris
Prelude Corp
New Bedford
Mass
Edward D. Ransom
Linton-Stockton School Board Reports 1971 Athletic Finances
The board released the athletic department financial report for Jan 1 to May 31 1971. Beginning balance was 13797.24 dollars with receipts of 13766.50 and expenses 15780.15 leaving a May 31 1971 balance of 11783.23.
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Linton-Stockton School Board
Slowing Fighting Reported Across South Vietnam Area
UPI notes a lull in major combat in South Vietnam and Cambodia as Phnom Penh cites a Communist defector claiming 1,400 casualties near the capital, including 500 killed. U.S. battlefield deaths fell to 19, the lowest in six years, with Saigon’s losses at 419 and Communist losses at 1,870.
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South Vietnam
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
U.S
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
UPI
Robert E. Sullivan
Am Rong
Election Board Member Resigns in Indiana
J B King of Indianapolis resigned as Republican member of the State Election Board and was succeeded by Karl J Stipher, another Indianapolis attorney. Governor Whitcomb appoints the board members with Thurman DeMoss of Franklin serving as the Democrat member.
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Indianapolis
UPI
J. B. King
State Election Board
Karl J. Stipher
Whitcomb
Thurman DeMoss
Franklin
Hoosier Lawmaker Pushes Suit Against Soap Makers
Indiana lawmaker Rep. B. Patrick Bauer urges a counter suit against detergent manufacturers who challenge the anti phosphate law. He says the industry prioritizes profits over environmental welfare and calls for enforcing the ban to protect lakes and water supply.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Bauer
Indiana
Theodore J. Sendak
Reds Hold Firm in Paris Peace Talks
In Paris the Communist delegations refused to budge on prisoner releases, tying concession to an early U.S. troop withdrawal date. Xuan Thuy and Mme. Nguyen Thi Binh reiterated hard lines despite market rumors of potential flexibility. Ambassador Bruce urged clarifications on recent hints of compromise.
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Paris
UPI
U.S
Nixon
U. S
David K. E. Bruce
Viet Cong
Hanoi
Xuan Thuy
Mme
Nguyen Thi Binh
Sidewalk Sales Days Scheduled in Linton
Outstanding bargains await shoppers in Linton on Friday and Saturday as merchants unveil a large selection of special merchandise. Stores open 9 am to 8 pm Friday and 9 am to 5 pm Saturday with three free parking lots at First and B northwest, A and First southeast, and First and A northeast.
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Linton
Suit Seeks Ruling On Three State Officials Terms
Indiana Republicans filed a declaratory judgment asking Marion County Circuit Court to determine whether Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer terms are two or four years. The 1970 constitutional amendment changed terms to four years but did not specify effective date, prompting debate over concurrent terms with 1972 governor election.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana
Republican State Central Committee
Whitcomb
Indiana State Election Board
Marion County
Indiana Supreme Court
Larry A. Conrad
Mary Atkins
Jack L. New
Deviles
Esther Jean Young
Arthur Rhea
GOP
State Central Committee
Buena Chaney
Terre Haute
John R. Price
Carmel
House of Representatives
Election Board
Circuit Court
John L. Niblack
Dean V. Kruse
Auburn
Conrad
Sadat Attacks U S Over Israel War Role
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat publicly accused the United States of backing Israeli occupation and called Washington a participant in Arab land seizures. He spoke on Cairo radio and television as Israel signals a tougher line and Egypt warns of potential impasse over Suez talks.
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Anwar Sadat
United States
Israel
Sadat
Tel Aviv
Suez Canal
Egypt
Cairo
Middle East
Washington
Efort
al Ahram
Golda Meir
U.S
Cosmonauts Settle For Long Stay On Salyut Space Station
Three Soviet cosmonauts Georgi Dobrovelsky Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev settled aboard the Salyut space station described by Tass as a modern flying hotel with hot food cold drinks a library and vacuum cleaners indicating plans for a relatively long stay after launching from the Soyuz 11 shuttle. The piece notes the station provides comforts and a temporary home as the crew readies for an extended mission.
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Moscow
UPS
Salyut Space
Tass
Georgi Dobrovelsky
Vladislav Volkov
Viktor Patsayev
Two Injured In Collision North of Switz City on Highway 67
A two car crash about three miles north of Switz City on Highway 67 at 3 45 p m Wednesday left Floyd E Clark 28 Chandler and Sheila K Nash 23 Worthington with minor injuries. Clark attempted a U turn onto Highway 57 and struck the Nash auto driven by Jerry G Nash 21 Worthington. Both victims were treated and released at Freeman Greene County Hospital. Clark cited for improper lane change.
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Switz City
Chuck Rairdon
Floyd E. Clark
Chandler
Jerry G. Nash
Worthington
Sheila K. Nash
Freeman - Greene County Hospital
Clark
Senate puts ceiling on draft to limit Indochina war
The Senate voted 78 to 4 to set a two year ceiling on draft calls at 130000 per year for the first year and 140000 the second, aiming to prevent Nixon from escalating the Vietnam War. The move, supported by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, would be the first formal limit since 1941.
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Washington
UPI
Edward M. Kennedy
Senate
Nixon
Indochina
Kennedy
Massachusetts Democrat
Southeast Asia
Congress
House
White House
Anti Cholera Vaccine Sent To India
Calcutta reports a Mercy airlift with millions of vaccine doses and medical staff arriving to aid five million East Pakistan refugees. Dum Dum Airport officials fear vaccine shortages hinder inoculation while federal health officials claim supplies suffice. Delays blamed on red tape transportation and heat risk.
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Calcutta
API
East Pakistan
Dum Dum
Soviet Leader Signals Willingness to Cut European Forces
Premier Kosygin said Moscow is ready to reduce weapons and troops in Europe if NATO nations show serious intent by deeds. He spoke at the Bolshoi Theater as part of a diplomatic push toward troop and arms reductions in Europe.
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Moscow
UPI
Kremlin
Europe
Alexei N. Kosygin
NATO
Kosygin
Bolshoi Theater
Leonid I
Communist Party
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Calif
Christopher Shiess
el Toro Marine Air Station
Shiess
UPI Telephoto
Hoosier
Charles Bosma
Beech Grove
Bosma
Reds
United Press International
West Bengal
India
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