Nixon weighs options as security council meets amid Vietnam war uncertainty
President Nixon convened the National Security Council under extraordinary circumstances as North Vietnamese advances raise questions about new diplomatic moves and possible military steps in Vietnam. Officials say few specifics are known while Kissinger travels and Rogers continues talks in Europe ahead of a potential U.S.-Soviet summit.
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Nixon Options Leaning Between Pressure and Peace Offer
White House sources weigh Nixon’s possible moves in Vietnam from intensified bombing and Haiphong actions to intercepts, blockades, and South Vietnamese raids with U.S. support. Analysts note a choice between strengthening negotiating leverage before Moscow and offering inducements, or delaying major steps for public posturing.
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Navy Planes Bomb Hanoi Area In First Raids In Weeks
U S war planes returned to the Hanoi area launching midmorning raids on fuel and supply depots and other targets on the outskirts of Hanoi The strikes followed a period of pause and were ordered as part of efforts to pressure Hanoi to halt its offensive US Navy F4 Phantoms shot down three MIGs while flying cover for bombers near Thanh Hoa and the coastal region of North Vietnam Two U S aircraft losses were reported with one pilot missing The operation aims to disrupt North Vietnams supply lines and transportation infrastructure along Highway 1 and nearby roads across the region
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Nixon seeks broad changes to school lunch and breakfast programs
President Nixon plans Congress proposals for a performance based aid system to expand school meals and add funds 44.5 million for nutrition programs 25 million for summer feeding and 19.5 million for 3 000 more schools amid opposition from Humphrey and McGovern who warn of eligibility cuts and millions at risk of losing meals
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Power Failure Hampers Search For Men In Mine
Officials at Sunshine Mining Co report the missing count rising to 58 after an exhaustive name by name check. 35 are confirmed dead with 108 rescued as rescuers race to the No 10 Shaft at 3700 feet and prepare a parallel exit route amid gas and fire conditions.
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Unclear Weather Update Lingers Tonight Then Clears
The forecast notes showers possible tonight with clearing and cooler conditions to follow. Lows near 50 and highs in the low 60s. Yesterday's high reached 89 and overnight low 58.
Chuckle Marriage Insight Amid Household Chores
A humorous quip notes marriage involves ongoing chores for a woman, especially if she allows her husband to tackle them.
Guardsmen Help Stabilize Ohio River Bank Homes
A National Guard unit from Ba tavia along with the Red Cross and about 100 residents moved hundreds of tons of dirt to shore up a landslide on the Ohio River bank near Moscow Ohio. The slide on April 29 endangered the Allen Kappes and Larry West homes, with the Kappes house nearly touched by the bank’s edge and could have dragged the others into danger. Police said the failure of the Kappes home might have caused greater damage.
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Firehouse Tragedy in Newark Kills 3 Firemen
Three Newark firemen died when a two story building collapsed during a three alarm blaze in the East Ward. Two 13 year old youths were arrested on suspicion of setting the fire. Captains Victor Lardiere and Dominick Lawrie and Fireman Russell Schoemer were named among the dead. Schoemer’s brother Richard was among the injured treated at Martland Hospital. The arson squad questioned several youths as they investigated the blaze.
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Center Class Yoga Scene in Central Park
A girl stands in headstand during a free yoga class in Central Park on a sunny spring day. She is more advanced and others struggle to lift their feet, as bystanders watch the peaceful session unfold in New York.
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Violence Flares as Northern Ireland Faces UN Intervention Talk
Scattered violence persisted across Northern Ireland as protests threaten to mount. A 10 year old boy threw an acid bomb in Belfast. youths were wounded in clashes. a 50 pound remote mine damaged a patrol truck near Lurgan. authorities weigh UN intervention if Protestants attack Catholics and IRA violence continues. Prime Minister Lynch's stance toward the Common Market and IRA crackdowns could shape future action.
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