Vietnam Peace Pact Signed Near Arc de Triomphe
In Paris AP reports a two session signing ends fighting in Vietnam and calls for U S withdrawal. Officials Rogers Trinh Lam Tran Duy Trinh and Mrs Binh signed separate papers for later. The main accord sets ceasefire at 7 p m EST and midnight GMT amid protests and champagne toasts.
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Canada
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Hungary
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Nixon proclaims national moment of prayer and Vietnam cease fire
President Nixon proclaims a national moment of prayer at 7 pm and urges observance of the Vietnam cease fire start with ceremonies. Gov Wallace calls for hope and thanksgiving, Archbishop Cooke to lead a mass in New York. Leaders and churches prepare services as nations mark the peace accord signings.
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Agnew Plans Southeast Asia Trip To Discuss Postwar Role
Vice President Spiro Agnew will embark on a seven nation Southeast Asia visit starting in South Vietnam and including Laos Cambodia Thailand Malaysia Singapore and Indonesia. The White House said the trip lasting a little over a week aims to explain the continuing American role in Asia with no reporters along.
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Nixon's Budget Up 19 Billion for 1974
President Nixon informs congressional leaders that the 1974 budget totals 268.7 billion dollars, about 19 billion more than the current year, with a projected 12 billion deficit. He plans a nationwide radio address and outlines cost-cutting moves including dismantling several White House offices.
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Communists Make Last Push Before Cease-Fire Begins
Communist forces surge into Tay Ninh and other towns as cease-fire nears, with U S officials noting gains possible before 8 a m Sunday. Attacks killed and wounded numerous servicemen, civilians, and damaged many homes, while North Vietnamese and Viet Cong presses a broader advance near Saigon Hue and Trang Bom.
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Edward G. Robinson Dies at 79 in Hollywood
Hollywood obituary notes actor Edward G. Robinson, famed for tough guy roles and art collecting, died Friday of cancer at Mt. Sinai Hospital aged 79. Funeral services Sunday at Temple Israel with burial in New York. Chariton Heston to deliver eulogy. Robinson starred in over 112 films, including Little Caesar and Soylent Green.
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Edward G. Robinson
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Jane
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New York
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Price controls exclude alcohol drugs and tobacco in Phase 3
The Cost of Living Council exempted alcoholic beverages tobacco and drugs from mandatory wage price controls under Phase 3. Items produced for human ingestion but not alcoholic beverages tobacco or drugs fall under controls with price increments limited to established profit margins. Large food related firms and certain service providers remain under mandatory rules while raw farm products face exemptions until resale.
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Three Militants Wounded in Ireland Rocket Attack
In County Armagh near the border with the Irish Republic three militia men were wounded by a Soviet made rocket fired early today authorities report. The attack follows Friday violence including a British soldier shot in the back and critically wounded in Lurgan and other soldiers ducking sniper fire in Belfast. A hotel bombing also hit central Belfast.
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Weekend Weather Outlook For The Region
Cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 30s are forecast tonight. Tomorrow remains cloudy with a cooler high in the 40s and a slight chance of snow. The extended outlook predicts more snow Monday and Tuesday, with clearing skies and milder temperatures on Wednesday.
Armstrong Sees Moon Camporee for Scouts
Former astronaut Neil Armstrong told scout leaders in St. Louis he would like to return to the moon with a Boy Scout troop. He said a lunar camporee could draw many visitors, noting a 700 hour day would require planning a unique breakfast and schedule. Armstrong, an Eagle Scout, is a professor at the University of Cincinnati.
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