Senate confirms Warren Burger as chief justice amid debate
The Senate voted 74 to 3 to confirm Warren Burger as the 15th chief justice, succeeding Earl Warren. Critics cited Fortas affair concerns and questioned haste, while supporters praised Burger as tough on crime and a return to pre Warren conservatism.
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Heavy fighting rages as Viet Cong suffer heavy losses near Da Nang
In a two day battle 22 miles southwest of Da Nang the Suh Marine Regiment reports 186 North Vietnamese killed. The U S Command cites 137 enemy dead in four clashes. South Vietnamese HQ says 70 killed in Tay Ninh. American toll 18 dead and 95 wounded. Marines attacked Monday after heavy air and artillery strikes. Continued on Page Six.
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Tijerina faction’s attempt at arresting Evans fails
A six member Alianza group led by Wilfredo Sedillo tried to arrest U S Forest Service agent James Evans at his home near Los Lunas but Evans was away. State police Valencia County sheriff and deputies met them. after a brief search the group left. The warrant accused Evans of conspiracy and related offenses.
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First Navajo Welfare Rights Group Organizes in Crownpoint
The GROWNBOINT meeting set for today at 1 p.m. in Crownpoint Townhall forms the first all Navajo Welfare Rights group in New Mexico. The group will inform Checkerboard residents about welfare rights, BIA and tribal welfare, surplus foods, food stamps, and how to handle refusals or unfair treatment.
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Patman urges Nixon to curb banks over 8% prime rate
Rep. Wright Patman demands Nixon withdraw government deposits from banks that hiked the prime rate to 8 percent, calling it a conspiracy that could trigger a recession. He asks the Fed to end discount privileges for these banks and seeks antitrust action against those involved.
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Secret Chart Used For and Against ABM Debated in Senate
Opponents of the Safeguard program cite a secret Pentagon chart claiming the anti ballistic missile system would provide only a few months extra defense against a Soviet first strike. The chart reportedly shows few anti missile missiles needed to blunt Minuteman bases, fueling debate over declassification and deployment.
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Withdrawals Encouraging In Congress Move Toward Vietnam Troop Exit
Hawks and doves in Congress press for broader U S troop withdrawals from Vietnam following Nixon's 25 000 troop pullback. Senators Sparkman and Cooper voice hope the action marks start of deeper reductions, while debate over timing and scope continues.
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Alleged Forger Arraigned In Gallup
Clifford Fancher was arraigned after a Treasury agent charged him with passing a altered ten dollar bill made to resemble a hundred dollar note to buy a radio at Firestone Store. Gallup police were alerted by Deputy E M Romo of the sheriff's office Holbrook. In Holbrook on June 4, unknown burglars entered City Garage, stealing equipment valued at 407 and $80.80 in cash. An air impact wrench worth 80 was taken from El Navajo Storage. A battery charger valued at 350 was damaged when a unknown pickup struck Mobil Service Station and headed east on 66. The piece also notes Senate discussions on Vietnam troop withdrawals and escalation.
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Protection: Against Protestant Extremists Geneva AP note
An AP digest notes tension between Protestant extremism and Roman Catholic leadership in Geneva. It mentions rhetoric about the pontiff and plans affecting churches amid Catholic world concerns. The report references general religious conflicts and attempts to frame unity versus extremism.
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