Legion Boss Rules Out Vietnam Topics At Convention
Portland AP A national Legion commander J Milton Patrick rejected requests to put Vietnam and related dissent on the convention agenda. He said talks with antiwar youths would be a waste of time, while thousands of Legionnaires and demonstrators gathered for the event and security forces were on alert.
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Agnew reassures Thai leaders on aid to Southeast Asia
Vice President Spiro Agnew told Thai Foreign Minister Thanat Kao Man that he would leave no stone unturned in opposing congressional moves to curb U S aid in Southeast Asia. Thanat quoted Agnew at a Bangkok news conference as saying some elements favor chaos and a Communist outcome.
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Vietnamese attack narrows near Phnom Penh as Agnew tours
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces moved within six miles of Phnom Penh marking the closest assault on the Cambodian capital. Major clashes persisted at Mont Krasas Krao as Cambodian and allied air support tried to repel the attackers. In Saigon, U.S. forces reported six American deaths and 26 wounded in a convoy ambush, amid Thailand’s planned troop withdrawals and Agnew’s Asian itinerary.
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Miss Black America Crown Goes To Miss Clark Of DC
Miss Clark a 19 year old sophomore at Ithaca College won the Miss Black America title at Madison Square Garden defeating contestants from 30 states before more than 4,000 spectators. She plans a career in music and hopes to entertain troops in Vietnam. her brother Elmer Jr. returned from Vietnam in February. Runners up included Miss North Carolina Sylvia Alexis Smith and Miss Missouri Julie Merritt. Judges featured Rev Jesse Jackson and Fannie Lou Hamer.
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Weekend Heatwave Persists in Southwestern Ohio
Heat and humidity continue through the weekend in southwestern Ohio. Tonight’s low near 70 degrees and Sunday’s high around 90 degrees. A chance of thunder showers is forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
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Saxbe critiques Agnew amid dissension in GOP ranks
U S Senator Saxbe in Columbus to attend the Ohio State Fair criticized Vice President Agnew for stirring national dissension and said he supports most Nixon programs though opposing three or four key proposals. He unveiled a cradle to grave health care bill with fellow senators, predicting opposition. Saxbe defended a consistent voting record, noted Agnew's unpopularity in Ohio, and confirmed he will not seek re election in 1974.
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Amman clashes as Jordanian troops battle guerrillas
In Amman Jordanian army troops and Palestinian guerrillas fought for three hours ending with two Palestinians dead and guerrillas controlling the central telephone building. The combat followed a war council of commando groups and a pledge to intensify attacks against Israel amid the U.S. peace plan. Yasir Arafat hailed guerrilla casualties from a raid, signaling strong opposition to any surrender.
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Forest Fires Threaten Northwest Timber Belts
Forest fires spread across north central Washington, destroying more than 88000 acres and killing Wille Shaw of Portland. About 7000 workers, aided by loggers and ranchers, battled the blaze as Haven Stanaway warned that even anticipated rain would not end control efforts for days. The Weather Bureau forecast offered no rain.
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Fraud charge dismissed as Army returns 15 year old Walter Martin
Walter Martin 15 arrived home with his mother Alma Lee Jones after fraud charges were dismissed. He had enlisted as James J Wilson at age 12 and served in Vietnam twice under false identity S Sgt Albert Lewis Jr. Army officials say he was never officially enlisted. The case arose from his claim against the government while posing as Lewis.
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Humphrey Backs McGovern Hatfield Stop Vietnam Actions
Former vice president Hubert Humphrey, campaigning in Minnesota for a Senate seat, endorses the McGovern Hatfield amendment to halt battlefield actions in Vietnam. He says it protects American manpower and can bring troops home, pairing with a standstill cease fire and new free elections in South Vietnam as the best path to peace.
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