Ervin Claims White House Docs Show Gestapo Mentality
Senate Watergate chair Ervin says secret White House documents reveal Gestapo mentality at top Nixon levels. He cites a blueprint for domestic espionage and plans to ask intelligence agencies about releasing the papers amid clashes among CIA FBI officials and White House aides. The disclosures prompt new inquiries and conflicting sworn testimonies.
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Unemployment Stays at Five Percent in May
Washington reports the nation’s jobless rate unchanged at five percent in May with 4.4 million unemployed and 84 million in the workforce. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes little change since April despite strong economic expansion.
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Nixon dodges Rhode Island base closing talks says not discussed
U S senator John C Pastore reports President Nixon is reluctant to discuss planned Navy base closures in Rhode Island. Pastore says White House chief of staff Alexander Haig was asked for a five minute meeting with Nixon, but no response has been received.
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Navy Sets Hearings On Sludge Dumping
The Navy will hold two public hearings on dredging 2.8 million cubic yards of Thames River mud in Connecticut and dumping it at sea off Aquidneck Island. Hearings June 14 at URI Student Memorial Union at 7 40 p m and June 15 at Fitch Junior High Graton at 7 20 p m. Hearing officer Capt T J Doyle will oversee. The plan aims to deepen the Thames Channel for a new Trident class submarine, with disposal 4.6 nautical miles southeast of Brenton Light near Newport. Critics include the Coastal Resources Management Commission and local fishermen amid base-closure debates. The article also cites political figures and civil actions around the Navy’s schedule and defense secretary nominations.
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Port Authority plan eyed for Narragansett Bay area
Textron founder Royal Little urged creation of a Narragansett Bay Port Authority to guide development of Navy land releases. Gov. Noel supported mirrored Aquidneck Island bodies on both bay sides. Quonset Point emerged as top site with 4.5 square miles of land for industrial, port, rail, and airstrip use as base closures proceed.
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Nixon Pompidou hold talks in Reykjavik on revived alliance
In Reykjavik Nixon and Pompidou wrapped two day talks aimed at a revived transatlantic alliance for the 1970s. They noted no firm agreements but signaled possible summit for North Atlantic and European leaders and ongoing negotiations to broaden Nato and Common Market cooperation. Kissinger said a 16 nation Atlantic summit could occur by Nixon's October visit.
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Six Ships Leave Newport for Mayport Aug 15
Six of 39 naval vessels based in Newport will transfer to Mayport Florida. Destroyer Squadron 24 commanded by Capt. Bruce Keener III includes Lace Voge Koelsch Patterson Paul and Brownvon. Navy moves to phase out Narragansett Bay activities faces Rhode Island protests and economic concerns.
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Huey gunships join Cambodian air force for close air support
U S government sends a small squadron of Huey gunships to Cambodia for close air support with pilots trained in Thailand. In Vietnam, Viet Cong sappers exploded an ammunition dump near Saigon, destroying 40 tons of shells and killing 10 soldiers as U S bombing policy shifts and military reorganizations unfold.
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Retiring Capt Kirsch Honored
A retirement ceremony honors Captain Kirsch for decades of service with tributes from colleagues and local officials. The event highlights leadership, dedication, and the impact on the unit and community.
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