Saigon protester beaten as police break up rally
In Saigon a small protest against Thieu and U.S. presence in Vietnam led to a scuffle as uniformed and plainclothes police seized and beat demonstrators. One man lay in a muddy gutter before being taken away. injuries were not serious. Officials noted Thieu may delay or cancel the October 3 election.
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Nations join in study of surtax under GATT plan
AGENCEVA AP The United States and major trading nations agreed to a special study of import surtax and related measures under Nixon defense of the dollar. The group led by Finland will report to the GATT council by Sept 20 and consider balance of payments, trade effects, and impact on developing economies. Countries including Argentina Australia Austria Canada Chile the Common Market Japan Britain and the United States participate.
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Long Hair Keeps 40 Out Of School
Stafford Kansas AP reports on a first day incident where 40 high school boys were barred from classes for hair length not meeting the school code. Principal Kenneth Odom said admittance would come only when hair complied. By 2:30 p.m., 37 were back in class after haircuts as the code restricted hair to above eyebrows, ear lobes, and shirt collar.
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Stafford, Kan
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Ted Lewis Dies at 80 Former Happpy entertainer’s career spanned stage to film
Ted Lewis, the vaudeville showman famous for Is Everybody Happpy and later a movie and TV personality, died Wednesday at age 80. He popularized Me and My Shadow and Sunny Side of the Street.
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South Vietnam election violence and protests reported
A protest turn violent as anti government candidates clash with police during South Vietnam's political upheaval near the end of its first week. North Vietnam Viet Cong launched several attacks in three months as part of the election atmosphere. Julie Nixon Eisenhower plans to quit her Florida acting job due to a broken toe. Nixon administration and international finance bodies discussed a special study on import taxes and monetary matters. The dollar remains strong ten days after gold link cut. Teachers may receive a fall pay raise amid union opposition to wage price controls. Frank Binder resigns as Pentagon civil rights chief. Welfare rolls show decline as programs adjust. Women’s groups warn votes cast for the Equal Rights Amendment will be used against opponents.
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South Vietnam
AIGON
Emergency Jobs Pledged By Christmas
Washington AP reports most of the 160000 unemployed under the Emergency Employment Act will have jobs by Christmas. William Mirengoff, director of public employment, outlined timetable and funding, noting $42 million set aside for 241 agents to create 11000 jobs and 600 hired so far. Initial $120 million will be obligated by Labor Day with $1 billion total by Nov. 1. Signed by President Nixon Aug. 9, the act lets governments hire for environmental protection health education public safety housing recreation and rural development.
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Moathof
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William Mirengoff
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Nixon
Fourth Month Trade Deficit Sets Record
Washington AP report says July marked the nation's fourth consecutive monthly trade deficit at 304.1 million, totaling 676.4 million over seven months. July imports reached 3.798 billion with exports at 3.494 billion, supporting Nixon’s incentives for higher tariffs and a dollar de-link.
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Commerce Department
Nixon
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Harold C. Passer
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Department
Hall Names Gus Hall as 1972 Presidential Candidate
New York AP Gus Hall general secretary of the Communist party in the United States was named as the party's 1972 presidential candidate. Hall said they have no illusions about winning but hope to influence masses. Jarvis Tyner was named as the vice presidential candidate, a 31 year old Philadelphia Negro who would be too young to serve under the Constitution if elected.
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New York
Gus Hall
Communist Party
United States
Halli
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Jarvis Tyner
Philadelphia
Ralston Recalls Some Fish Foods
Ralston Purina Co recalls several fish foods after PCB contamination possible in fish meal at a terminal in North Carolina. Spokesmen say no known illnesses yet but precautionary recall issued and extent of distribution unsure.
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Ralston
Camille's Scars Still Show But Gulf Area Rebuilding
PASS CHRISTIAN Miss AP two years after Hurricane Camille the Mississippi coast shows scars yet rebuilding proceeds. Waveland Bay St. Louis Pass Christian Long Beach report CAP and IAP grants and loans funding home repairs streets utilities and city projects. Local officials note tax base restoration and continued recovery as they oversee grants and new construction along the coast.
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U.S
Russell Elliott
Bay St. Louis
Hancock County Board of Supervisors
Atrip
Camille
J. J. Wittmann
Pass Christian
Long Beach
William D. G. Skellie
Skellie
Heavier Viet Cong Attacks Kill 2 Americans in Vietnam
In a major surge, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched 38 attacks in 24 hours, with four on U.S. troops. Two American soldiers and 49 South Vietnamese troops died, 115 South Vietnamese and five Americans wounded, and 18 South Vietnamese missing. Civilian casualties included three killed and five wounded. The clash marked the highest enemy activity since late May and followed intense U.S. bombing and ground offensives near Da Nang, with the aim of deterring voters in the upcoming National Assembly election.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
National Assembly
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le Trung Hien
Highlands
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Vietnam
Rosier Glow In Economy Forecast From Commerce Dept
The Commerce Department’s annual midyear business outlook shows an improved forecast after President Nixon’s Aug 15 programs. It notes consumer spending boosted by tax cuts, car sales up from auto taxes, and a tax credit spurring capital spending. 15 of 23 industries rise 5 percent or more. steel, electronics, and aerospace lag, with 1972 gains projected for steel and electronics. New estimates to be prepared as joblessness and inflation improve but savings remain high at 8 percent.
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Nixon
Commerce Department
U.S
Sheltered workshop meeting draws regional interest
Nineteen people in the Mexico area attended a Tuesday night gathering at the Audrain County Cerebral Palsy Center to learn how to start a sheltered workshop for handicapped workers. Central Missouri Cerebral Palsy rep Mrs Lewella Hates explained steps while Ernest Robertson of Capitol Products Inc shared workshop experience. Various locals from Mexico Auxvasse Farber and Vincennes listed among attendees, and another meeting is planned soon.
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Lewella Hates
Central Missouri
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Darlene Wade
Susan Bartley
Sidney Bikel
Lee Gullion
Randall Cole
Paul Bounds
Thelma Adams
Fred Fletcher
Jac LaFon
Auxvasse
Margaret Terry
Tommy Terry
Farber
Josephine Woodson
Winchester
Ill
C. Johnson Davis
Vandalia
Fred Lierhelméer
Benton City
Spaceman Armstrong to Become Engineering Professor
Washington AP report states Neil Armstrong will leave NASA to teach engineering at the University of Cincinnati Ohio. He plans to stay as a special consultant while not seeking politics and notes space exploration remains central to humanity.
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Neil A. Armstrong
Space Agency
Ohio
University of Cincinnati
Armstrong
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Office of Advanced Research and Technology
Wallace Receives Knitted Slacks At Birthday Party
Gov George C Wallace celebrated his 52nd birthday at the governor’s mansion with a surprise party hosted by his wife Cornelia. Cabinet members and staff attended as Wallace was given knitted slacks and shirt, plus a color television set among other gifts.
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George C. Wallace
Executive Mansion
Wallace
Cornelia
Mighty Mo’s Bell to Come to Missouri
Gov. Warren B Heardes announced that Secretary of the Navy approved moving the bell from the USS Missouri to Missouri for the state’s centennial year. The bell will be permanently displayed in Jefferson City unless the battleship is recommissioned. The transfer was funded by the Central Missouri Council of the Navy League and transportation costs. The Mighty Mo once marked Japan’s 1945 surrender in Tokyo Bay.
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Missouri
Warren B. Heardes
Secretary of the Navy
John H. Chaffee
Trig Central Missouri Council of the
Navy League
Japan
Tokyo’ Bay
Mississippi
Auden Casals Asked To Create Hymn For UN
United Nations sources say Secretary-General U Thant asked poet W. H. Auden and cellist Pablo Casals to compose a hymn of peace for a United Nations Day concert in the General Assembly Hall on October 24. Auden has finished the lyrics and Casals is composing the music at his Puerto Rico home. The piece will be performed by a chorus and orchestra under Casals at the UN.
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W. H. Auden
Pablo Casals
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Thant
Auden
Casals
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General Assembly Hall
Mansfield Hollings Check SALT Talks Visit
U S Senate leaders Mike Mansfield and Ernest Hollings arrived in Helsinki for a private two day visit with Gerald Smith head of the U S delegation at SALT They planned inquiries about talks and welcomed the Berlin agreement saying it would positively affect SALT and troop reductions in Europe Mansfield and Hollings were accompanied by their wives and traveled from Menafield Montana, and South Carolina respectively.
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Ernest F. Hollings
Helsinki
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