US presses USSR to curb Vietnam raids into Thailand
The United States stepped up public pressure on the Soviet Union to force Vietnam to halt raids into Thailand. Assistant Secretary of State Allen Holmes urged Dobrynin in a half hour meeting, following Muskie’s call for Russian pressure. Thai security concerns and regional peace were cited, with Bangkok seeking faster artillery and munitions delivery.
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Draft registration to start July 21
President Carter to order 4 million men ages 19 and 20 to register at post offices for a two week peacetime draft registration starting July 21. Rostker outlined a staggered schedule by birth months, with 20-year-olds registering July 21 and 19-year-olds the following week. Legal challenges from the ACLU argue registration targets men only as unconstitutional.
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Troubled cities may get summer jobs program
Washington officials scramble to fund an urban aid plan likely including a summer jobs program for youths in stressed cities. President Carter aims to announce next week with about 17 million dollars from the Labor Department for 30 high-unemployment cities, plus funds from Commerce and HUD, without a new budget.
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