Meat boycott cuts prices and sales nationwide
Consumers drive week long meat boycott with sales down as much as 80 percent in many supermarkets from coast to coast. Prices drop up to 29 cents per pound as demand shifts to fish and poultry while cattle and hog markets show mixed movements and plants pause operations in several states.
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United States Likely to Deny Viet Cong U.N. Observer Visa
Deputy U.S. representative Christopher Phillips suggested Washington may refuse a visa to Viet Cong observer candidate Nuyen Van Tin. Phillips told reporters after meeting Secretary-General Waldheim that the U.S. is not obligated to grant visas to anyone claiming they want to visit the United Nations. The Viet Cong announced Tin, a former delegation head to Hanoi, as observer designate in Paris.
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Power outage hits over two million in South Florida
Florida Power and Light reported more than 2 million customers in Dade Broward and Palm Beach counties without power after four Port Everglades generating units tripped offline. Spokesman Lory Snipes cited problems unknown at this point and said the plant’s four units shut down.
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Establish LBJ Award by National Urban Coalition
The National Urban Coalition announced the Lyndon Baines Johnson Award to honor individuals who advance the president’s goal of opening opportunity to all. The first presentation will occur during the coalition’s national conference from May 30 to June 1 in Washington.
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VA and insurers drop repayment of $10,000 POW death payments
The Veterans Administration said on Monday that it and the insurers who paid $10,000 death benefits to families of five POWs listed as dead will not seek repayment. No recovery action will be pursued against wives or parents who received the settlements.
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Thieu U.S. visit pegged as U.S. scheme
North Vietnam denounces Nguyen Van Thieu's trip to the United States as an American scheme to preserve influence and meddle in Vietnam. Nhan Dan editorial says Thieu’s return to Vietnam after U.S. troops leave is a U.S. miscalculation and vows consequences.
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Bradley Leads Los Angeles Mayoral Primary Challenge
City Councilman Thomas Bradley, aiming to be LA's first black mayor, led incumbent Sam Yorty in the primary. Yorty, 63, seeks a fourth term in a low-key bid to force a runoff with Bradley on May 29.
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East Berlin hosts first U S trade delegation visit
In Berlin, officials in East Germany welcome a U S trade delegation for talks marking a opening in East Berlin capital relations. The visit signals growing engagement between the two sides amid ongoing political changes.
Senate Probers to End Secret McCord Hearings
Senate Watergate investigators said they will hold no more secret sessions with James McCord Jr. and will conduct interviews via staff, aiming for open hearings within 10 days. A secret session was canceled as Ervin cautioned against private testimony and leaks.
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U S Warplanes Hit Communist Forces in Cambodia
U S warplanes including most B52 bombers pounded Cambodian Communist forces at night in a bid to force a cease fire. About 120 B52s were used, potentially delivering up to 3600 tons of bombs. Cambodian government troops advanced on the Khmer Rouge positions on the Khmer plateau near Phnom Penh as other units retreated from Chambak.
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Rockefeller Kicks Off Tax Cut Scramble in Albany
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller clashes with GOP and Democratic lawmakers over 1973-74 state spending. He calls any tax cut “totally irresponsible” while GOP leaders hint at relief options. Dems push repeal of the hot dog tax and attack a claimed surplus. Rockefeller cites post‑contract and narcotics spending, plus a likely $28 million surplus under current methods, and says pension reform should come this year.
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Five-man Williamsville bowling team wins $50,000 prize
The Wil lies now can afford new hand towels and perhaps even bowling shoes. The five-man bowling team from suburban Williamsville, all school teachers, won a top prize of $50,000 in last week's state lottery. Members are Francis O'Shei, Salvatore Barone, Dominic Verso, Louis Lenoce, and Paul Golibersuch. O'Shei joked about buying new shoes, saying they are an austerity budget team.
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Chicago heart disease researcher Dr. Katz dies at 75
Dr. Louis N. Katz, 75, a leading medical researcher on arterial hardening and former American Heart Association president, died Monday. He authored seven books and many articles on heart disease.
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Nixon Thieu state visit dinner at Casa Pacifica
President Nixon and Mrs Nixon hosted a state dinner for South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu and Mrs Thieu at Casa Pacifica, the Western White House residence, ahead of two days of talks on South Vietnam’s future during Thieu’s formal U S visit.
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Nixon and Thieu Wind Up Meeting in California
Nixon and Nguyen Van Thieu prepared to reaffirm strong ties as their two day summit near its close. Officials said topics included continued U S aid, Vietnam war considerations, bombing in Cambodia and possible future actions against violations of the Paris peace accord. Demonstrators gathered outside the Western White House as talks wrapped up with plans for oral statements and a joint communiqué.
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Nixon Faces First Test on Vetoed Spending Bill
In Washington, President Nixon seeks a veto override on a 2.6 billion dollar three year extension for vocational rehabilitation programs aiding disabled persons. Senate hopes to secure two thirds, while House support hinges on GOP votes as Democratic leaders navigate broader spending battles.
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Lawmakers urged to clear backlog of pending measures
In Albany, GOP leaders warned state lawmakers to finish a backlog of bills. The Assembly pressed ahead past 7 pm with measures including anti discrimination rules for contractors and relaxed job restrictions for women. The Senate passed prisoner reform bills, expanding good time and allowing voluntary guard assisted releases for disasters, then sent them to the Assembly.
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Mississippi River Southwest Hit By Snow and Storms
A storm system dumped heavy snow from Arizona to Texas and into Colorado, with Denver receiving two inches and Albuquerque up to 17 inches. Severe weather warnings covered New Mexico mountain regions and parts of Colorado. Colorado dairies faced calf losses as helicopter hay drops paused. Texas and Oklahoma panhandles faced travel advisories and up to four inches of snow. Utah saw winds up to 70 mph, causing damage and uprooted trees near the Great Salt Lake.
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