Nixon Seeks Cool Rhetoric Amid Antiwar Protests
President Nixon defended the Southeast Asia policy as a path to quick peace while signaling openness to dialogue with demonstrators near the White House. He argued sending ground troops into Cambodia could shorten the war, reduce U.S. casualties, and enable planned troop withdrawals next year. Vice President Agnew also toned down remarks to cool tensions.
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Kent State postpones reopening until end of June
Kent State University after National Guardsmen and state troopers left declared reopening unsafe and unlikely before end of June. President Robert I White said there is no guaranteed safety for students and the campus remains closed by court injunction after four students were killed in clashes. Summer classes may begin June 22 with off campus and remote work to finish spring term. fall quarter starts September 28.
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Nationwide protests turn violent at campuses and cities
Demonstrations against Nixon's Southeast Asia policy flare across the nation. At the University of New Mexico 11 people were hospitalized after National Guardsmen advanced on 200 student protesters. Similar clashes occurred in Carbondale Illinois Buffalo New York and New York City where workers and students clashed injuring dozens. Cambridge Harvard Square saw 500 protesters chased as 30 000 rallied elsewhere in support of Kent State and Cambodia actions.
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Agnew Dedicates Stone Mountain Confederate Monument
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew dedicates a massive Stone Mountain sculpture depicting Jefferson Davis, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Gen. Stonewall Jackson amid controversy over his suitability for the job. Nixon was to speak but canceled due to world affairs. A Civil War historian argues the ceremony insults Gen. Lee.
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End War Rally in Capital in Washington
Thousands of protesters, mostly youths, gathered in Washington to oppose U.S. policy in Southeast Asia, with estimates ranging from 35,000 to 200,000. The rally near the White House featured a teach-in and peaceful intent, while authorities prepared for possible violence and staged nearby troops and federal forces. President Nixon voiced a desire for peace and an end to the draft during a recent address, underscoring shared goals with demonstrators.
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New Front Opened In Cambodia By U S Troops
U S 25th Infantry Division reports a new thrust about 80 to 90 miles northwest of Saigon to the west of a Fishhook region sweep. Sherman tanks and APCs supported the operation while another force uncovered a 300 ton stockpile of ammunition and foodstuffs in Base Area 351 inside Cambodia. The caches totaled 16 sites with buried bunkers and included weapons and supplies.
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Israelis Attack In Lebanon
TEL AVIV AP Retaliating against stepped up Arab commando raids Israeli warplanes bombed and strafed guerrilla bases inside Lebanon. A 90 minute strike targeted the western slopes of Mt Hermon near the border with Lebanon. Eyewitnesses spoke of heavy air action and Lebanese artillery returning fire as Israel warned its government would act, not warn, in response.
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Weekend Weather Outlook for Southwest Ohio
The region expects warm, wet weekend weather with sun today giving way to clouds tonight and tomorrow. Showers or thunderstorms are possible Sunday. Overnight lows will be in the 60s with Sunday highs in the 80s.
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