Nixon Announces Major Vietnam Troop Cuts And Shift
President Nixon says 334000 U.S. troops will be in Vietnam by December 31, down from prior levels, as overall strength drawings and a 40000 ceiling reduction speed toward a reduced force. General Westmoreland confirms continued drafts and calls for more volunteers while warning of ongoing replacements through July.
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Canada Establishes Diplomatic Ties with Red China
Ottawa announces mutual recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China effective October 13, 1970. Mitchell Sharp presents a joint communique in Parliament stating China is the sole legal government of China and Taiwan is considered part of China.
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France and Soviet Union sign four point political pact
In Moscow, Presidents Pompidou and Podgorny signed a four point agreement for bilateral political consultations at least twice yearly and during international emergencies. The protocol details include regular ministerial talks and consultations on detente and UN matters.
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Nikolai V Podgorny
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County salary talks near breaking down
The County Employes Association warns the county board talks for over 2,000 workers may collapse as sheriff's officers receive a 12 percent raise while other employees are offered about 7.5 percent. Association head Zack Stringer cites unilateral benefit extensions and urges third party mediation to avert further upheaval.
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UN to Hear of Mideast Crisis
Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad flies to New York to push General Assembly action on Israel, US bias and cease fire. Talks in Montreal over domestic hostage crisis continue with FLQ figures Demers and Lemieux in jail as Ottawa deploys troops in peacetime. Weather outlook shows mild coastal highs in 60s to 70s with variable winds.
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Anwar Sadat
Orioles power to 9-3 win over Reds in World Series
Baltimore trots a 10 hit attack led by a grand slam from pitcher Dave McNally as the Orioles take a 9-3 victory over Cincinnati in Game 3. It gives Baltimore a 3-0 lead in the series with a potential clinch looming tomorrow. McNally wins the game while Tony Cloninger suffers the loss.
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