China grants military aid to Cambodian exiled prince
The New China News Agency says Communist China signed a treaty in Peking to provide military aid to exiled Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk to oppose the United States and its Indochina allies. Details on the type or amount of aid were not disclosed.
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Justice Department seeks expedited ruling on new voting act
The government asks for swift court action on a 1970 voting bill expanding the franchise to 18 year olds, suspending literacy tests, and reducing residency rules. It seeks an interim order to register illiterate voters for the November 3 election while states differ on compliance. Oregon Texas Indiana Nebraska North Carolina Idaho and others weigh in against or doubtful on provisions.
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No Jokes In Surgery as Martha Raye Deploys
Martha Raye, 6th annual Vietnam tour, leaves in October for five months. She serves as Lt Col in the Army Nurse Corps Reserve with Special Forces, stating there are no jokes in surgery and she may sing only if a soldier has a guitar.
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Be careful what you buy from door to door Beau helps Levelland
City family notes fewer hassles with salesmen and prowlers after a dog named Beau joins the household. Residents say the polite watchdog keeps track of visitors and adds security to their Levelland home.
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Fragmentary Prayer Note From Allen A Reader
A damaged item notes a devotional plea asking Heaven to quiet busy minds and recall thoughts of the divine. The fragment mentions Allen A Reader as the source.
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Lackland Air Force Base cuts 10000 copies in razor blade stunt
At Lackland Air Force Base editor Sgt. John Polich notified Sen. William Proxmire about Operation Razor Blade a campaign to slash 10000 copies of the base weekly Talespinner after a photo of Maj. Gen John S Samuel appeared with cropping issues. Proxmire calls it freedom of the press violation and a taxpayer waste.
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Weather clears for Liberty Ship scuttling with 418 coffins
The Navy expected the aging Liberty Ship to be sunk in an ocean grave today after improved weather allowed the LeBaron Russell Briggs to tow it toward the disposal site 283 miles east of Cape Kennedy Florida. The operation, part of Operation Chase, faced previous delays from rain squalls and seas.
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LTV Loss Hits 94.2 Million in Second Quarter
LTV Ling-TeeCo-Vought Inc. posted a 94.2 million loss in the second quarter amid tight credit and a slowing economy. Board chairman Paul Thayer cited weak demand and cost pressures as contributing factors.
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Nixon drops tariff plan for oil import control overhaul
President Nixon accepted the Oil Policy Committee recommendation to abandon a tariff-based overhaul of oil imports. Lincoln cited rising Middle East prices and domestic supply concerns, favoring continuation of the current quota system and reappraisal of domestic requirements. The policy, created in 1959 to reduce dependence on volatile Middle East oil, would have opened imports to firms paying tariffs.
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Midland Area School Latest To Stand Put
Midland Texas along with Austin and other districts faced fresh federal desegregation talks with HEW. Sessions yielded few advances and Midland refused to submit a new plan, sticking with its existing proposal while HEW considers next steps and possible district-wide plans.
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Soviets Launch Seventh Unmanned Venus Flight
The Soviet Union launches Venus 7 its seventh uncrewed Venus mission aiming to beat the United States in deep space exploration. Tass says Venus 7 weighs 2596 pounds stands 105 pounds heavier than Venus 5 and 6 and should take about four months to travel the 217 million miles.
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