Primary Today Stands By McGovern In Charge Vietnam Crisis
The White House held a meeting of top advisers to discuss the Communist offensive as Adm. Moorer cautioned limits in evaluation. Nixon reiterated U.S. policy of withdrawing troops while continuing air and naval strikes to block North Vietnamese reinforcements and defend Quang Tri City amid a Vietnamese amphibious assault on the Cua Viet coast. General Houng Xuam Lam reported the northern front’s defensive line holding with no major contact reported.
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ITT taxes dispute colors Wisconsin primary coverage
The report details contrasting SEC records and McGovern claims on ITT tax payments for 1968 to 1970 with an ITT spokesman citing $207 million in taxes paid in 1971. McGovern, at a Madison news conference, argued losses by subsidiaries produced a net nonpayment by the conglomerate. The piece also covers Wisconsin campaign events as candidates debate taxes and issue positions ahead of the primary.
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Chaplin to Receive Special Oscar Amid thaw in relations
Charlie Chaplin, once barred by controversy, is set to receive a special Oscar in Hollywood. Jackie Coogan recalls anger over Chaplin in Switzerland years ago and expresses desire to meet the comedian again. Chaplin defends his stance as a taxpayer and humanist while noting past Communist-related scrutiny.
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Light Freeze and Thunderstorms Roil Central U S
Weather dispatch reports a cold front sweeping from the Rockies into the Plains and upper Mississippi Valley with temperatures plunging below freezing in much of the midsection. South Dakota bears a cold wave warning, Oklahoma a freeze advisory, while the lower Midwest Ohio Valley see dampening showers and some snow. Rumford Maine records 6 inches in six hours. Portland Maine notes 2 inches. Gulf States warm in 70s and 80s.
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Rogers To Visit Europe Nations
Secretary of State William P. Rogers will travel to seven European countries in early May ahead of President Nixon's May 29 arrival in the Soviet Union. Rogers will confer with leaders in Britain France Germany Italy Belgium Luxembourg and Iceland on U S Soviet talks and a proposed European security conference and mutual balanced force reductions.
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Mystery girl details released by authorities
Authorities describe a young girl involved in a case as 5 feet 4 inches tall, about 120 pounds, with fair freckled skin and shoulder length dark curly hair. She wore a white Catholic-brand long sleeve blouse and brown and white bell bottoms. no medicines have been given.
Malaysian youth groups plan bonfire of seized goods
The Malaysian Association of Youth Clubs announced a bonfire to burn Communist literature and drugs seized by authorities. The clubs campaign against narcotics crime and communism.
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Malayala
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Defended Pursuit Policies Face No Immediate Change
Castro County officials defended current pursuit rules amid recent fatal crash on U S 86 east of Dimmitt. Sheriff Bell and colleagues said officers must size up each situation, use roadblocks when warranted, and avoid unnecessary risk while pursuing suspects. Residents split on chases, with 10 dead in the weekend crash involving two cars carrying five victims each.
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Gubernatorial candidates clash over debates and polls
Texas hopefuls push for early debates with costs split by candidates and call out polls. Governor Smith denounces Dallas News mood survey as manipulation while Briscoe and Barnes back a statewide TV debate. Cartlidge tours toward San Antonio as Yarborough urges voter registration before Wednesday deadline.
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IRS Misfire On Withholding Change Sparks Tax Study
The IRS envisioned a self correcting system for withholding seen as a fix for higher taxes, but few people checked their withholdings or updated W4 forms. Officials had expected workers to complain to employers and adjust, yet the program largely failed to trigger changes. The agency conducts spot checks and mails posters to firms explaining the issue.
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Israel Expects 150000 Arab Visitors This Summer
The government announced an official Arab tourism program predicting 150000 Arab visitors this summer, up from 106000 who came last year. The move aims to boost travel by Arabs to Israeli sites and regions.
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Hobby accuses Lone Star Gas of voting instruction
Bill Hobby as the Democratic lieutenant governor candidate said Lone Star Gas Co instructed employees to back neither Wayne Connally nor Joe Christie in the upcoming primary. Lone Star officials denied coercion and said at most a supervisor meeting informed staff of favored candidates for information only.
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