Water Found On Mars May Support Life
Pasadena based AP report says scientists using infrared spectroscopy from Fort Davis Texas detect water vapor in Mars atmosphere. Researchers Schorn and Little note a lake sized quantity would be 1 1000th inch thick if spread, while admitting uneven distribution and ongoing studies with new telescope to map localized regions and interpret polar ice caps.
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Eisenhower Weak But Resting After New Crisis
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 78, remains weak but resting comfortably at Walter Reed as doctors report a new crisis in his battle with congestive heart failure. John Eisenhower arrived from New York and visited. Ike spoke with Mamie, Milton Eisenhower, and Nixon daughters, while Brig. Gen. Hughes called the illness a crisis following a March episode and prior abdominal surgery.
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Thieu open to private talks with Viet Cong at Paris talks
President Thieu said Vietnam would hold private discussions with the Viet Cong on the Paris peace conference sidelines with no conditions. A NLF spokesman offered no immediate comment on Thieu’s proposal. Concurrently, U.S. Marines seized 600 tons of rice near Khe Sanh as part of Maine Crag operations, aiming to disrupt enemy supply lines and bolster defenses in the 1st Military Corps area.
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Nixon and Trudeau Explore ABM System Debate
President Nixon and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau discussed the U S proposed anti ballistic missile program including concerns about border fallout. Trudeau met with Nixon and State Department officials while weighing whether to back the ABM system and planned further talks before returning to Ottawa.
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Weather Outlook With Snow Flurries and Cool Temps
Cloudy and cooler conditions persist with snow flurries ending tonight. Lows reach upper 20s to low 30s while Wednesday stays mostly cloudy with diminishing winds and highs near 40s. Rain totals last night measured .16 inch as yesterday’s high hit 56 and the morning low 37.
Psychiatrist Testifies on Sirhan Kennedy Murder Trial
A Los Angeles psychiatrist testifies that Sirhan Sirhan appeared to have programmed himself like a computer to kill Robert Kennedy. The expert cites conditioning and suggestibility as factors in the 1968 assassination case.
Promoted Rosson to deputy commander in Vietnam role
President Nixon announced Lt. Gen. William B. Rosson will be deputy commander of American forces in Vietnam and nominate him for promotion to four star rank. He will replace Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster, who becomes supreme Allied commander in Europe.
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Commuter Train Crash Kills 12 Near La Louviere Belgium
In cold mist near La Louviere two commuter trains carrying about 1500 workers collided head on at a level crossing. Twelve were killed and more than 100 injured as rescue efforts started with steel plant workers aiding. One train reportedly failed to stop for a red light.
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Nixon Seeks One-Year Extension of 10 Per Cent Surcharge
President Nixon plans to ask Congress to extend the 10 percent income tax surcharge for another full year to combat inflation. Senate Leader Dirksen and House Leader Ford reported after a White House briefing that the surtax, due to end July 1, would be continued via a special message outlining budget plans to fight inflation. Ford cautioned inflation may have peaked while Dirksen waits for solid evidence of a turn in the tide.
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States Turn To Taxes To Balance The Books
States in session nationwide seek to balance budgets with higher or new income and sales taxes. The Associated Press survey shows 20 states plan revenue raises, with moves on income, sales, cigarette, corporate taxes, and other levies.
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Queen Elizabeth 2 Sets Out for Technical Trials
The new liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departed Southampton Monday for three days of technical trials in the English Channel. It is her first departure since arriving from an unsuccessful shakedown cruise on January 2.
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Pakistan Under Martial Law Declared Amid Countrywide Violence
President Ayub Khan announced martial law in Pakistan and delegated control to Army Chief Gen Yahya Khan. He urged public support for the armed forces to restore order as mob violence spread across both wings of the country.
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