Midway Talks Outlined by Nixon and Thieu
Highlights of a Sunday communique by President Nixon and South Vietnam's President Nguyen Van Thieu summarize mutual concerns on Vietnam politics economics and military matters including Paris talks Southeast Asia peace prospects self determination for South Vietnam free elections guarantees and possible international supervision. Thieu notes increasing ARVN take over of combat and supports direct talks with the NLF along with village elections land redistribution to benefit working farmers.
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Robinson Urges Against ABM Funds At House Hearing
Former baseball star Jackie Robinson urged Congress to withhold funds from President Nixon's Safeguard antimissile system. He warned deployment would harm national priorities and arms control, while aiding an arms race. Robinson, NAACP vice president, spoke to the House Appropriations Committee amid Senate ABM debates.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Senate Armed Services Committee
Dirksen
GOP
Hugh Scott
Pennsyilvania
Edward W. Brooke
R-Mass
Southern Baptists Debate Extremism Report At Meet
In New Orleans 18000 delegates of the Southern Baptist Convention face a Friday vote on a Christian Life Commission report condemning extremism as dangerous and anti Christian. The gathering opens Tuesday amid talk of a possible James Forman appearance and broader discussions on war poverty and youth crime.
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Southern Baptists
Southern Baptist Convention
James Forman
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National Black Economic Development Conference
Wilmer C. Fields
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Christian Life Commission
Prime Minister Warns Unions On Wildcat Strikes
London AP reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson warned Trades Union Congress leaders to strengthen their voluntary anti strike program or face a government backed strike control law. The 9 million workers represented were told a 28 day postponement bill and fines could be pushed through Parliament this summer.
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DERMA-SOFT Cream Promises Easy Removal of Corns and Warts
An advertising blurb touts DERMA-SOFT cream as a wonder product that softens and dissolves corns calluses and common warts. It claims the growths rub off quickly leaving skin silky smooth and advises purchasing at the local druggist.
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Japanese Fishing Boat Seized by Coast Guard in Norton Sound
Coast Guard reports one cutter fired three shots across the bow of a Japanese fishing boat near Norton Sound after it fished inside the U S 12 mile limit. The Zanpo Maru No 8 and FS 2 2150 were boarded and brought to Nome while a sister ship fled seaward. The Storis maintains surveillance on about three dozen other Japanese vessels in the area.
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U.S. Chronology of Troops Buildup in Vietnam
A chronology tracing U.S. troop growth from a 1950 mission to a 942,500 peak in 1969. Highlights include MAAG formation in 1955, expansion to 4,000 by 1962, 21,500 in 1964, 125,000 in 1965, 400,000 by 1966, and 534,000 by mid 1968.
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Nguyen van Thieu
Hickel Promotes Fitness With Boxing Style Routine
Washington AP report details Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel’s strict one hour daily workouts in the department gym or a nearby club. The 49 year old former Kansas farm boy trains like a boxer, skipping rope, punching the speed bag, and running 17 precise gym laps, recalling predecessor Udall’s active lifestyle and Colorado River adventures.
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