Daylight rocket attack hits Cambodian Defense Ministry
Cambodian defense ministry reported a daylight rocket strike killing two and wounding at least two others. Two rockets also hit near Lon Nol's villa, with damage to surrounding buildings. The attacks occurred as Cambodia counted ballots in its presidential election with Lon Nol leading preliminary results.
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Cambodian Defense Ministry
Phnom . Penh
Cambodia
Defense Ministry
Lon Nol
Long Defense Ministry
Norodom Sihanouk
Phnom Penh
Cutbacks Are Urged In Postal Rate Hikes
Angela Davis is found not guilty by a seven-wemale, five-man jury after a 13-hour verdict following a 13-week trial. The acquittal sparked celebrations and debate over fairness in American justice with jurors describing minimal discord during deliberations.
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Angela Davis
San Jose
Calif
Mary Timothy
Miss Davis
Marin County
Angela
Albert Harris Jr
Associated Press
California
POW release debate pits Humphrey and McGovern in LA
In Los Angeles Humphrey and McGovern clash over POW release strategies with Nixon sending a special emissary or demanding total U S withdrawal. The discussion on Issues and Answers also included Sam Yorty Shirley Chisholm and Maj Gen Hardin amid California primary pressure. Southern governors warn McGovern could hurt Democrats in the region despite backing a late stop McGovern effort.
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Los Angeles
Hubert H. Humphrey
George McGovern
U.S
North Vietnam
Humphrey
Nixon
Hanoi
McGovern
Israel
Sam Yorty
New York
Shirley Chisholm
Taylor Hardin
Alabama
George C. Wallace
California
New Mexico
John B. Connally
Treasury
John Connally
Jack Chestnut
Houston
Tex
South
Georgia
Jimmie Carter
Laird Testimony Precedes SALT Accords Study
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird testifies on Capitol Hill as Congress nears study of the Moscow SALT accords. Senate and House panels push for rapid review while Proxmire warns against weapon swings by the military-industrial complex. Mansfield and Scott anticipate late-week submission and possible fall ratification.
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Laird
Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Capitol Hill
Moscow
Senate Appropriations
House Defense Appropriations
Senate
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Pentagon
Mike Mansfield
Congress
Hugh Scott
Water Shut Off In South Logan For Line Change
Water will be off in South Logan for about an hour starting at 8 30 a m Tuesday while taps are moved from old water lines to new lines. Similar shut offs will occur at intervals as the changeover continues.
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South Logan
Crowds at Parks and Pools Amid Pleasant Weekend Weather
Pleasant weekend weather drew large crowds to Hocking Valley parks and pools. Old Man's Cave cabins and campsite fill levels rose at Hocking Hills State Park. Lake Logan drew about 1,900 swimmers and sunbathers with 3,300 total visitors and 225 anglers reported nearby. The city pool opened strongly with 824 swimmers on Sunday and 798 on Saturday.
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Hocking Valley
Old Man’s Cave
Hocking Hills State Park
Lake Logan State Park
Licavoli to Move to Expensive Suburban Home
Thomas Yonnie Licavoli the Toledo gangland killer has parole approval to relocate to a secluded home in suburban Gahanna Ohio. The house is estimated to cost between 75000 and 100000 dollars and marks a new phase after his release.
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Columbus, Ohio
Thomas “Yonnie” Licavoli
Toledo
Gahanna
Ohio Solons May Adjourn After Contentious Session
The 109th Ohio General Assembly enters a likely final week of a controversial session. Key bills include a statewide EPA, six year uniform property tax revaluations, a tax credit for parochial school parents, and updates to criminal statutes. Proceedings unfold with House and Senate panels set to act on the measures amid uncertain final passage.
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Columbus
Ohio
109Th
Ohio General Assembly
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Senate Judiciary
Greece and China to Open Diplomatic Ties
Tokyo AP reports that China and Greece will establish diplomatic relations from today. The two governments recognize each other and will uphold sovereignty, territorial integrity, noninterference, and mutual benefit while exchanging full diplomatic ties.
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Greece
China
Tokyo
Peking
New China News Agency
Commission Overrules Examiner on USPS Rate Cuts
The Postal Rate Commission, in a unanimous decision, orders a 78.3 million dollar reduction in proposed USPS rates for parcel post, airmail letters, and ordinary postcards. It keeps first class at eight cents per ounce, adjusts second class to 16 cents per piece, and limits parcel post to 21 cents for the first pound with 10 cents per additional pound.
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Washington
Postal Rate Commission
U.S. Postal Service
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Parcel Post
Skies Fair Across Nation With Scattered Showers
Fair weather covered most of the nation with scattered showers and thunderstorms reported in many areas from the upper Mississippi Valley to the east. The Associated Press notes these storms varied in intensity across regions.
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Associated Press
Mississippi Valley
Weather Outlook for Hocking Valley Tonight and Tuesday
The Hocking Valley faces cloudy skies with a chance of showers tonight and Tuesday. A daytime high reached 72 degrees at 11 a.m. after an overnight low of 42 degrees.
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Hocking Valley
Storms Deliver Light Rain Across Regions
A weather recap notes storms moved from New England to the Virginias and into the Southwest. Rain was light in most areas with Huntington West Virginia recording about one inch in six hours while the rest of the nation remained dry.
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Rockies
New England
Virginias
Huntington
W. Va
Lawrence Sheriff Faces 21 Charges in Ohio Court
Lawrence County Sheriff James Howell was due in Ironton today to enter a plea on a 21 count indictment. Four bribery counts and 12 larceny by trick counts allege deputies on duty during strikes were paid about $2,100 by four companies. Howell remained on duty pending trial.
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Ironton
Ohio
Lawrence County
James Howell
Howell
Second-Half Taxes Cut 10 Percent In County
Second-half real estate tax statements mailed June 13 reflect a ten per cent tax credit due if taxes are paid by July 20. Delinquent payments incur a 10 per cent penalty, totaling a 20 per cent loss. Credit funded from the state income tax pool. refunds sent to the county. County treasurer to visit Laurelville June 27 for one-day collection in Laurelville, Laurel, Perry, Salt Creek and Benton Tops.
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Hacking
Francis E. Myers
Myers
Laurelville
Laurel
Perry, Salt Creek
Benton Tops
Global campaign against pollution opens U N conference
Delegates from over 110 countries gather to launch the first global campaign against pollution and to establish a new U N agency to coordinate the world fight. The meeting signals the start of a two week conference on the human environment. The government estimates a 1972 federal deficit of 26 billion dollars, down 12.8 billion from January projections. Secretary Connally will tour 15 nations on a presidential mission to discuss common concerns and economic issues. The Dow Jones industrial average falls 6.32 to 955.07 as airlines and glamour shares retreat. Connie Irene Pennington, 11, drowns in Scippo Creek near Circleville, Ohio.
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Stockholm
U.N
Washington
Key Biscayne
Fla
Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Connally
Nixon
NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Legislators Clash Over Income Tax At AP Executive Meeting
Reps Richard Reichel and Harry Lehman debated the state income tax at the AP Society of Ohio spring meeting in Columbus. Reichel urged repeal arguing long term gains while Lehman warned repeal would be political, citing posters and GOP power struggles. The tax took effect Jan 1 and lawmakers aim to place repeal on the November ballot.
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Columbus, Ohio
GOP
Richard Reichel
Massillon
Harry Lehman
Shaker Heights
Associated Press Society of Ohio
Mary Marxen
van Wert
Norman Marxen
Reichel
Lehman
Gertrude Donahey
George Wallace
Repeal Group
Statehouse
Robert Netzley
R-7
Laura
Republican Party
Kurfess
Charles
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