Kissinger warns Soviets as U S troops go on alert
The United States orders worldwide military alert while Henry Kissinger declares opposition to Soviet forces in the Middle East under any circumstances. Nixon aims to show firm but nonconfrontational posture and favors a UN peacekeeping option without US or Soviet troops.
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U.S. military placed on worldwide alert amid Middle East tension
The Pentagon ordered a precautionary worldwide alert of Army Navy Marine and Air Force units across the U S Europe and the Far East. The White House stressed the move as precautionary and tied it to a Soviet threat to act unilaterally in the Middle East. The Sixth Fleet near the region reportedly raised its alert level as discussions continued between Nixon Kissinger and lawmakers.
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Nonaligned Security Council propose force to police cease fire
Nonaligned members proposed a U N military force to police the Egyptian Israeli cease fire but revised the plan to exclude the big powers United States Soviet Union China Britain and France in response to objections from Washington and Beijing. Russia favored the idea while the United States did not.
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Nixon postpones news conference amid Watergate tensions
President Nixon delayed a TV radio news conference to Friday due to Middle East developments. The move follows debates over appointing a new independent prosecutor to replace Archibald Cox and potential access to White House tapes. Sources note GOP pressure for a fresh probe and House Judiciary moves toward impeachment inquiry.
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Top Environmental Speaking Contest Speakers Named
The Green County Soil and Water Conservation District announced the top speakers in the Environmental Speaking Contest. Senior winner Karen Baker of Monroe High School spoke Give Us the Chance While We Still Have a Choice, with Colleen Seouga of Monticello High School second on pollution. Junior winner Debra Meier of Monroe Junior High spoke Let’s Preserve Our Wildlife, with John Wells also from Monroe Junior High second on Water. Elementary winner John Kopp spoke Go Soil with Daniel Place second on Oxygen Without It We’re Dead, Jennifer Staab placed third with Crime of the Century. All winners attend St. Victor’s. Chairman Harvey Elmer led judging along with Gerald Krause and Gary Partridge.
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St. Victor's
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Green County
Quiet on both fronts as UN monitors move to Suez
Israel reports a quiet cease-fire on the Egyptian Israeli fronts while UN observers cross the Suez Canal to monitor new lines. Egypt claims Israeli attacks on the east bank and eight Mirage jets shot down. Egypt urges U.S. and Soviet forces to enforce the cease-fire.
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Nixon meany clash and watergate in congress latest
Acting Atty General Bork vows to seek White House tapes in court amid Watergate dispute. Congress passes lead paint ban for federally financed homes and toys. Corn reserves drop nine percent to 707 million bushels as harvest nears. Meat supplies up next year but rates high and unemployment may rise slightly. White House rejects Meany insult over Nixon health. House set for showdown over presidential war powers after Nixon veto.
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D-Wis
UAW Ford contract talks amid strike risk and offers
In Detroit the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co. press to avert a Friday strike by 185,000 workers. Ford reportedly offers terms aligned with the Chrysler deal including a 30-and-out pension and 3 percent annual wage increases.
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Canada Senate to debate end of capital punishment ban
The Canadian Senate will debate next week a bill renewing the ban on capital punishment until the end of 197. The House of Commons passed it 119 to 106. The partial ban began in 1967 for five years, and Canada has not executed in 11 years. The bill updates policy amid ongoing political discussion.
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