Tie Vote Deepens Crisis For Brandt
In Bonn the Bundestag tied 247 to 247 with one abstention on a budget vote for Brandt's chancellor office. The deadlock follows Thursday's failed no confidence motion and leaves Brandt seeking support to push his legislative program while both sides risk an upcoming ratification vote and possible early elections.
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McGovern Gains Ground After Muskie Drops Out
After Edmund Muskie's withdrawal, George McGovern gains endorsements from Fred Harris Cliff Larson and possibly Abraham Ribicoff while courting labor and party leaders. Humphrey sees benefit. Wallace muddies the field as the convention nears with potential California and New York delegate booms.
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Vietnam forces seize Dong Ha and threaten Quang Tri City
North Vietnamese columns smashed through northern defenses and seized Dong Ha, pushing toward Quang Tri City as refugees flee. U S forces unleashed air and naval power in an attempt to shield the provincial capital 19 miles from the DMZ.
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Price Chief Sees Lasting Control Need
Washington AP Price Commission Chairman C Jackson Grayson Jr says a lasting set of wage price controls is likely after Phase 2 ends. He cites public belief in controlling others and warns society could drift into greed laziness and irresponsibility. Grayson spoke at the National Press Club. He noted four firms were ordered price cuts for excess profit margins, totaling a few hundred thousand dollars.
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Bombing Decisions Delayed Talks To Preserve Negotiations
Washington officials say the Nixon White House repeatedly rejected bombing requests before the North Vietnamese invasion to keep negotiations alive. They describe Pentagon pushes from Abrams and McCain, and selective endorsements by Defense Secretary Laird, as U.S. raids continued to counter enemy buildup near the DMZ in late 1960s.
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Trade Deficit for US Reaches New High in March
Washington AP report says the March trade deficit rose to a record three month figure of 1.5 billion dollars. The Commerce Department notes a 584.3 million dollar March deficit, smaller than February, but January through March deficits exceed the previous quarterly peak by about 178 million. Officials warn deficits worsen the balance of payments and strain the dollar.
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Parole Granted for Bobby Baker Parole Granted for Bobby Baker
AP reports Bobby Baker, once a Johnson aide, wins parole from a federal prison camp in Allenwood Pennsylvania. The eight member board gave no public vote Thursday and Baker’s release becomes effective June 1. He began serving January 14, 1971, for tax evasion, fraud and related offenses involving about 96 hundred dollars.
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Jaycees Give 590 Dollars To Mexico College Plan
The Mexico Jaycees donated 590 dollars to the Community College in Mexico. Allen Carriere, executive vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, accepted the check and praised Bill Hilton for his role in starting the college. He said efforts will seek greater fall participation and note 80 Mexico High School graduates now working in the city.
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Missouri University Plan Seeks Unified Yet Distinct Campuses
The MU president releases The University of Missouri: its Future, detailing a drive to unify the four campuses while preserving unique roles, especially at doctoral levels. The plan calls for reform in teaching, transfers, faculty careers, and tech-enabled access, with formal adoption planned at the May board meeting.
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Hoover Says No Hippies Allowed in FBI
The FBI chief, J Edgar Hoover, says the bureau does not admit hippies or any activists, gay or otherwise, stressing that hires must be above average in character and appearance. He defends campus order while urging youths be tried as adults for serious crimes and notes concerns over delays and motions in trials.
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Protestant Boys Run Wild In Belfast
Protestant youths rioted through Belfast at night targeting police and cars after two teens were wounded by snipers. Police dispersed by 4 a.m. after seven hours of clashes. three officers and three rioters injured. 700 youths roamed looting and attacking police and troops. A paint shop exploded. Newry car bomb injured two. British concessions to Catholic minority included parade amnesty, interned suspects freed, troop withdrawals. notable releases included Bernadette Devlin and Frank McManus.
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