Nixon orders cutback of 20000 overseas personnel
President Nixon directs a plan to reduce 20,000 U S military personnel and civilian overseas workers to save money and lessen the American presence abroad. Exclusions include NATO Berlin Korea Vietnam forces and overseas Southeast Asia personnel. Vietnam troop cuts to be considered separately.
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Storm Ravages Japan Leaving Large Destruction
A rain front sweeping Kyushu and southern Honshu moved out to sea after over a week of heavy rain. Officials report 75 deaths and more than 350000 houses destroyed or damaged.
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Naval officer misread radio and caused Evans Melbourne collision
New evidence shows Lt Ramsey altered course after misinterpreting Melbourne signal. The June 3 collision killed 74 aboard the Evans. Two junior officers faced testimony as a joint board reviewed negligence claims amid unusual rights reversals. In a separate note, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman won a divorce from Maureen with custody of their son.
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