Agnew Attacks U S Black Leadership During Africa Trip
Vice President Spiro Agnew criticized much of American black leadership as quarrelsome and faultfinding while praising African rulers like Haile Selassie Kenyatta and Mobutu for moderation and problem awareness. He avoided naming specific U.S. leaders as exceptions.
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Agnew Faces Doubt as Nixon Seeks China Visit Backdrop
Republican sources say Vice President Spiro Agnew may not be Nixon’s running mate next year. GOP lawmakers recall Agnew’s criticism of U S China outreach and note Nixon’s plan to visit mainland China revives tensions from past anti Beijing stance. Agnew has been on a world tour with little public comment.
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Chuckle Husband Replies in Plea to Wife About Coat
In a humorous exchange a husband asks for permission in a pleading tone while his wife quips about a coat. The playful banter highlights domestic humor and lighthearted marital dynamics.
Memories of Dissent Agnew Faces China Policy Clash
Agnew’s misgivings about U S policy toward Communist China surfaced during off the record talks in Williamsburg Virginia on April 19. He questioned U S overtures to Peking and suggested there should not be a thaw in relations while later the White House said he supported Nixon’s conciliatory moves. Critics warn the clash could undermine Agnew as a credible conservative emissary as Nixon proceeds with plans to visit China.
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Vaccine Spray Rushed To Aid Stricken Horses
The Agriculture Department announced 2.6 million vaccine doses to Texas and nearby states to curb Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in horses along the Gulf Coast. A large mosquito spraying effort will cover a 5 to 30 mile buffer in Texas and Louisiana.
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Nixon adviser cites Vietnam heroin use at four percent
Dr. Jerome H. Jaffe said tests in Vietnam found heroin use in 4.2 percent of 22,000 U.S. servicemen, far lower than recent estimates of 10 percent. He warned that the nation still faces major drug problems.
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Legion Urges U N Embargo On Rhodesia Trade
The Cino American Legion at its 58th annual convention in Cleveland adopted a resolution urging Congress to appeal the 1967 United Nations embargo on Rhodesian trade and to stop minority rule. The body also backed restoring Memorial Day and Veterans Day to their original dates.
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Weather Sketches Quiet Weekend Warmth With Cool Nights
Scattered clouds keep daytime temperatures in the low to mid 80s with a slight chance of rain. Temperatures fall to the low 60s tonight as Friday through Saturday see highs around 85 to 88.
Bodies Of 3 Miners Located At Ashers Fork Ky
Rescue teams found the bodies of three miners after a Friday roof collapse at the Hilmar Coal Co. mine in eastern Kentucky. Names identified were Frankie Gibson Ernest Harris and Oscar Saylor. Four other workers survived and one escaped unhurt.
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Rail and Phone Strikes Persist With Few Talks Progress
Secret talks in several locations fail to produce a breakthrough as a two day walkout by Union Pacific and Southern railroad workers and a four day nationwide Bell System strike continue. UTU rail action affects deep south midwest far west. 15,000 longshoremen and 20,100 United closed in nationwide shutdowns. Bell System court orders curb picketing in California and New Jersey. most services stay normal.
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Rover Boys Plan Moon Ride in 22 Mile Auto Trip
A feature inside reports the Rover Boys heading to the moon for a 22 mile auto journey, cost pegged at 360 363 dollars per mile, with Apollo 15 set to lift off a week later. See page 25 for full story.
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