Nixon pledges peace effort at Armed Forces Day ceremony
President Nixon told 18000 troops and families at the Norfolk naval base that it would be a crime to let the Paris peace agreement be destroyed by cease-fire violations. He urged all parties to honor Paris terms and warned of a possible US secondary role if adherence fails.
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First Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin Dies at 92
Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, died in Carmel California at age 92 after six months of failing health. A Montana Republican, she served 1917 1919 and 1941 1943 and voted against entry into World War I and World War II. She led peace efforts and opposed U S involvement in Indochina.
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Brown warns press bias could jeopardize Watergate prosecutions
U S Rep Clarence J Brown of Ohio said excessive coverage of the Watergate case risks biasing trials, citing the Samuel Shephard murder case where an appeals court overturned a conviction due to pretrial publicity. He urged responsible reporting while noting gavel to gavel TV coverage could be prejudicial.
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City studying plans for new Civic Center by 1976
City officials plan a Civic Center project with a target completion around 1976. Staffer Karen Garloch directs coverage on page 29. The edition notes Tonga as the world’s first Sunday observer due to the International Date Line on page 24. A spring sign features births at the Ralph Stolle farm near Lebanon and the Elmer Bair residence near Germantown on page 52.
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Tornadoes Hit Indianapolis Pace Memorial Day Trials
Tornadoes touched down across Indianapolis on Saturday as 25 000 spectators attended time trials for the Memorial Day 500 mile race at the speedway. A city bus and car collided amid high winds injuring twenty, with major damage in two residential areas and boat losses at Eagle Creek Reservoir.
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Aspin Calls Pentagon Move on Jet Engine a Fraud
Rep. Les Aspin labels a Pentagon engine policy change a fraud while the Air Force calls it a modified endurance test. The dispute centers on Pratt & Whitney engine tests for the F15 Eagle and a plan to spend 7.8 billion for 749 jets after relaxing performance criteria without notifying top officials.
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Weather Outlook for Southwestern Ohio Today
A cooler day is forecast for southwestern Ohio after yesterday’s thunderstorms and heavy rains. Expect partly cloudy skies with no rain, highs in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s, followed by a return to the 60s tomorrow.
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