Nixon Hosts 1st Marine Division Homecoming
President Nixon welcomed the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California in a public ceremony honoring about 1 500 Marines with an eighth Presidential Unit Citation He traced the unit s history from Belleau Wood to Vietnam and urged victory toward a lasting peace while thousands of spectators filled the parade ground and a flyover marked the event
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Nixon
1St Marine Division
Vietnam
Washington
Marine Corps
San Clemente
Marine Division
Navy
United States
Belleau Wood
Guadalcanal
Inchon
Korea
South Vietnam
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All Aboard For Amtrak Court Rejects Union Lawsuit
Washington AP reports Amtrak began operations at 12 01 a m Saturday as 182 trains on 20 railroads were taken over while 178 were dropped The DC Circuit Court of Appeals denied last minute appeals by the labor unions and passenger groups to delay Amtrak The ruling affirmed Judge Corcorans rejection of a delay to hear arguments on labor protections The move clears Amtrak to operate its new system with 182 trains while 178 remain discontinued
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Amtrak
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Congress
Claarine
Arima
Corcoran
Congress of Railway Unions
David J. Bazelon
Spottswood W. Robinson
Roger Robb
William G. Mahoney
Supreme Court
Time Running Out For CBS In TV Hassle
CBS faced a major clash with congressional investigators over The Selling of the Pentagon as it refused to submit nontelecast material. The House Commerce Committee subpanel will review CBS case before deciding next steps, possibly seeking contempt and a court showdown.
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New Charges Added in Harrisburg Kidnap Plot Case
Federal indictment expands seven count case to ten by naming two more defendants linked to the Washington Birthday bomb kidnapping scheme. Photostat copies reveal plans to kidnap Kissinger and stage a televised war crimes trial. Officials warn the plan could lead to murder and broader violence.
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Harrisburg, Pa
Washington
Grand Jury
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Harrisburg
U.S. District Court
More Climatic Events Slated
Washington AP reports police arrested over 350 antiwar and poverty demonstrators during a Justice Department operation as preparations for large weekend and midweek protests intensify. Officials expect up to 7,300 police and National Guardsmen with six helicopters to handle May Day actions.
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Justice Department
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Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Justice
Aily
Richard Kleindienst
Pentagon
Kleindienst
Felice
Jerry Wilson
Red China Attacks Nixon in May Day Editorial
Red China editorialized from Peking criticizing U.S. policies and Nixon, praising anti imperialist struggles in Latin America, the Dominican Republic, and Indochina as part of May Day celebrations. It urged unity of oppressed nations and asserted China’s expanding foreign relations and help for liberation movements.
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Tokyo
United States
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U.S
Indochina
Unit 1
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Peking
Atteria
Soviet Union
New China News Agency
Antipollution Chief Sets Rough New Quality Standards
Odessa American reports the government’s antipollution chief announcing drastic daily living changes tied to new quality standards. The piece notes wide impact across society as regulators push tougher measures, with related features on entertainment, sports, editorials, and health topics interspersed in the edition.
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Jacoby Onbridge
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TV Log
B52 Bombers Step Up Missions Across South Vietnam
U S air crews flew a third straight day of bombing missions in South Vietnam targeting dirt troop concentrations and supply routes near the DMZ and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Allied officers reported heavy traffic along dirt roads and corduroy work repairing routes just east of Laos as jets dropped 360 tons of explosives.
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U.S
South
Sup- Vietnam
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ad-Shan
Vietnams
South Vietnam
Dmz
Laos
Reds Release Gas Reporter Webb Freed in Cambodia
Catherine M. Webb, United Press International bureau manager in Phnom Penh, was freed by Communist forces after being captured near Pich Nil Pass on Highway 4. She and a Cambodian driver were released eight days after the clash, though a photojournalist was reported missing earlier and presumed dead with head wounds.
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Catherine M
Kate Webb
United Press International
Phnom Penh
Missi i
Kompong Spev
Chhim Sarath
Miss Webb
Zeala
Hatlic Spr
Seth
Phyean Pevi
Pich Nil Pass
Wmits
Pleasure President Drives Unobtrusive Auto
President Nixon uses an unobtrusive Lincoln for pleasure driving in Washington and at vacation spots. He discussed the car with Henry Ford II at the White House, noting protective features for inconspicuous travel. Rebozo has driven him on California freeways near the Western White House.
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Washington
Nixon
Henry Ford Ti
White House
Florida
Charles G.bebe
Rebozo
California
Pair Guilty In Federal Fraud Trial
In San Antonio AP report, former Kerrville executives Francis Rachal of Midland and Edward Hunnicutt of Kerrville were found guilty on 13 federal charges of land land conspiracy in the sale of their companies stock. Jury deliberated two hours and 43 minutes. Sentencing set for June 2. Both released on $50,000 bond each and expected to appeal.
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Kerrville Airccraft
Francis Rachal
Midland
Edward B. Hunniccutt
Kerrville
Rachal
Mooney Corp
Mooney Aircraft, Inc
Hunnicutt
U_ 5
D. W. Sutile
Slight Chance For Rain Seen In West Texas Weather
Forecasters from the National Weather Service predict a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms and showers across West Texas as a high pressure system moves off. Today's high around 81 and Sunday may reach 88 with moist air pulling in from the Gulf, keeping rain chances in the area.
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West Texas
Beaumont
McAllen
Texas
Weather Summary for Texas Panhandle to South Texas
The plains saw clear skies with cloud cover over the rest of the state. Scattered showers grazed the coast and South Central Texas after fog. Maud measured 1.03 inches in 24 hours, highs near 80s in South Texas, lows around the Panhandle, with McAllen hitting 88 and Amarillo dipping to 4.
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Maud
Theeoast
Panhandle
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McAllen
Laredo
Brownsville
Amarillo
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