House Gives Nixon Sweeping Victory On Vietnam Policies
In a rapid House vote sequence, lawmakers rejected all seven antiwar measures aiming to set a June 1 or April 30 withdrawal or a Dec. 31 halt. The chamber approved a $21.1 billion weapons bill, while individual pullout deadlines and prisoner-release conditions were defeated. The vote marked a strong rejection of timetables despite prowar and antiwar factions arguing over possible ceasefires and withdrawal terms.
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Pentagon Seeks Ellsberg in Times Pentagon Leak Expose
New York AP reports Daniel Ellsberg, MIT research fellow and former Rand Corp. analyst, is sought after by the Pentagon and FBI as the source of the 47-volume Vietnam study leaked to The New York Times. Ellsberg, last seen in his office, faces pressure as relatives provide no clues to his whereabouts.
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Parade Winners Announced At Carroll Manor Firemen Carnival
The Frederick County parade highlighted winners across multiple categories. Middletown earned best fire company. Hyattstown won best fire company from other counties. top pumpers came from Charles Town and Upper Montgomery. Thorny entries included Thurmont, Brunswick, and Adams town. Major honors went to Jefferson and the Upper Montgomery Ladies Auxiliary with several antique and non commercial entries noted.
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Ellsberg Discusses Study Role and Government Access
Ellsberg declined to discuss his role in the study. Dr Everett E Hagen of MIT said Ellsberg praised the release as beneficial for the country and noted Congress has a right to it but has struggled to obtain it. Hagen added he did not know Ellsberg's current location.
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Pentagon study finds no U S plot to halt Viet election
The Washington Post reports a Pentagon study found no connivance by the United States with the Saigon regime to block elections in Vietnam as agreed at Geneva. It says Diem bore main responsibility for not holding 1954–55 elections, amid broader notes on U.S. domino fears and limits on intervention.
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$12 Billion Appropriation Approved for Agriculture and Environment
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $12 billion fiscal year bill covering agriculture environmental protection and consumer protection programs. Total is $2.5 billion above last year and $22 million below Nixon’s request. Key allocations include $6.2 billion for agricultural programs and $3.6 billion to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation.
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Summer Blizzard Hits Aviemore Ski Center
In Aviemore Scotland CAP reports a summertime snowstorm that blanketed surrounding mountains. A snap blizzard surprised campers trekkers and hill walkers in light summer gear as the area received a rare snow event during the season.
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