Minh Quits Election in Saigon Rigs Backlash Looms
Minh withdraws from the Saigon presidential race leaving Thieu unopposed and prompting warnings of reduced U S aid from Congress. Dole says critics will react strongly. Bunker relays Nixon pressure as Thieu plans to ride out the race amid possible protests.
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Nixon
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United States
Bolivian Rebels Seize Santa Cruz as Coup Worsens
In Bolivia the government declared a state of emergency as leftist forces and military rebels moved to seize Santa Cruz. Labor unions aided by workers and students mobilized, with clashes, an officer killed, and radio stations taken. The uprising drew troops from Beni and Pando and drew aid from the Socialist Falange. Victor Paz Estenssoro denied leadership claims from exile in Lima.
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Paz
Lima
Peru
Calley Term Reduced to Twenty Years in My Lai Case
Lt. William L. Calley Jr. has his murder sentence for My Lai cut to 20 years by Gen. William R. Connor as part of a multi-level review. He remains at Fort Benning Ga awaiting further appeals and potential parole after about seven years. President Nixon will personally review the case.
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William L. Calley Jrs
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Albert ©. Comnor
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George Latimer
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Gen. Connor
My Lai
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Herman Kassner
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Red Faced Boy Sought In Theft
Spokane police hunt for a second youth after a self service car wash sprayed intruders with red dye that won’t wash off. Lester W. Brown’s device dyed both youths and their white car. one burglar surrendered and the car was impounded.
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Lester W. Brown
Mild Conditions Persist Across Permian Basin Weather
Weather across the Permian Basin stays mild with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and lows around the 60s. Skies stay partly cloudy in northern areas with south to southeast winds five to 15 mph. Southeast Texas could see thundershowers as warm air moves in from Gulf coastal regions.
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Sr. Lewis
Nixon's Freeze To Be Ignored in Texas Pay Raise Fight
Gov. Preston Smith rebukes the White House over inflation policy claiming he pressed Nixon a year ago to use wage and price controls. He argues Texas must defy the federal freeze as state employees and teachers are ordered to receive scheduled pay raises.
Government To Utilize Its Buying Power
Washington AP reports the government will use its buying power fully to support the price wage rent freeze. Caspar Weinberger, chair of the Regulations on Purchasing Review Board, says contracts must show compliance with the freeze. The administration notes potential contract cancellations if violators fail to comply. Fiscal details on savings or future price increases under the freeze were not provided.
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Caspar W. Weinberger
Regulations On Purchasing Review Board
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Texas Governor Smith Defies Nixon on Wage Freeze
Texas Governor Smith publicly challenged President Nixon's wage and price freeze, asserting action taken long before Washington. He cited vetoing bills and cutting state expenditures to curb inflation, while noting July living costs rose only two tenths of one percent. The report covers CPI shifts, wages, and labor responses amid ongoing policy tensions.
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Tonald Ziegler
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James D.hodgson
Hodgson
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Afl-Cio
George King
Tex/Meany
Jendar
Probe Delayed and SEC Civil Fraud Case Unfolds
Houston area figures including former State Attorney General Wilson face a sprawling SEC fraud probe linked to Sharpstown bank dealings and attempts to pass banking bills. The House committee delayed hearings, while witnesses like Frank W. Sharp defend a tacit understanding to push legislation. The investigation widens to include several state officials amid calls to summon allies in Dallas and Austin.
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Hoffa To Get Early Parole Hearing Today
Former Teamsters boss James R. Hoffa faces an early parole hearing this morning as he pursues his third bid for release. He has served years in prison and this ruling could influence his prospective freedom and future legal status.
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