U S Warplanes Strike Deep Into North Viet Nam
U S bombers and fighter bombers struck deep into North Vietnam targeting depots transportation facilities and air defences about 80 miles south of Hanoi While North Vietnamese forces attacked An Loc 60 miles north of Saigon a Phantom jet was shot down near Thanh Hoa 42 miles southeast and two crewmen rescued The raids marked the deepest since last week near Hanoi Haiphong as U S forces resume bombing to cut support for the invasion.
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U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
An Loc
Thanh Hoa
Ther
Weary Lawmakers Battle Backlog in New York Legislature
In Albany weary lawmakers spent long hours debating a mountainous backlog of bills. Expressions of frustration and heated exchanges marked the session as Senators and Assembly members criticized measures and warned of possible crime, bankruptcy, or tax impacts depending on the bills.
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Albany
N.Y
Neil Kelleher
Troy
New York
Manuec Ramos
Bronx
Franz Leichter
Manhattan
James H. Donovan
Chadwicks
Red Cross Receives Soldier’s Thanks After 28 Years
George O. Carl of Ithaca writes to thank the American Red Cross for a canvas toilet kit given before he went to war. He carried the bag through the Normandy invasion and served in France Germany Czechoslovakia Austria, later in the Bavarian Military Government as a military policeman.
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Ithaca
N.Y
American Red Cross
George O. Carl
Car
France
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Austria
House Boosts Nixon Space Shuttle Plan in House Vote
The House approved a 3.43 billion dollar space agency budget 977 to 60, advancing Nixon's space shuttle plan. Critics warned of financial strain, while leaders Boggs and Ford praised the program as a step toward future economic activity and lunar goals.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
House
Senate
H.R. Gross
Iowa
Ti Ale Boggs
D-La
Gerald R. Ford
Rmich
Apollo 16 Moon Walks Open Mountain Region Exploration
Apollo 16 crew John W. Young and Charles M. Duke Jr. stepped onto the moon’s surface to explore a mountainous area and inspect craters Spook and Face. They planned a nuclear science station and a battery car across the lunar plain, with three EVAs despite a late landing.
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Duke
Spook
Flag
Mission Control
John
Orion
Thomas K. Mattingly II
Allied Commandos Rescue Two U S Airmen Behind Enemy Lines
Allied commandos pulled two U S airmen from behind North Vietnamese lines near the DMZ in Dong Ha. Seven U S servicemen died during the operation. Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Hampton Hambleton and Lieutenant Mark N Clark were the rescued pair. Clark was later saved, Hambleton recovered after a two day gap.
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Clark
Dong Ha
Dmz
U.S. Navy
Tom Norris
Sampan
Salvage Crews Battle Grounded Ship Near Massena
Salvage crews continue to refloat the 539 foot Ville de Mexico after it ran aground in the St. Lawrence Seaway near Massena New York. The freighter traveling to Cleveland with steel cargo remains in the waterway with no injuries or leaks reported. A second vessel Zephir encountered ice trouble near Cape Vincent prompting tug and Coast Guard assistance.
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N.Y
St. Lawrence Seaway
Ville de Mexico
Cleveland
Zephir
Cape Vincent
Coast Guard
St. Lawrence River
Lake Ontario
Rockefeller proposes major New York court reform package
Gov Rockefeller sends bills to legislators outlining state takeover of court financing an emergency program to speed felony trials and a mechanism for pre trial preliminary hearings by district attorneys. The plan also installs a governor appointed chief administrator to run the court system and preserves the grand jury for capital offenses.
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N.Y
New York State
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Decres
New York City
Judiciary panel nears end of Kleindienst nomination hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee has nearly finished its probe into Richard G. Kleindienst for attorney general. Chairman Eastland expects a favorable report next week and the panel has already voted to approve the nomination. Ervin notes the hearings ease future White House testimony requests. Tunney plans antitrust reform to clarify Justice Department handling of out of court settlements and business lobbying. Democrats may use revelations to argue GOP ties to big business.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Richard G. Kleindienst
Harings
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Peter M. Flanigan
Nixon
Ervin
Senate
White House
James C. Eastland
D-Miss
Mike Mansfield
Kleindienst
Eastland
John V.tunney
D-Calif
Justices Department
New York Legislature Advances Pension Reform Efforts
The Assembly passed reform bills aimed at future pension costs and restricting post retirement work plans while two measures delay effects for current state workers. A third measure affects future legislators and officials, crediting prior service, and curbing post retirement employment benefits. Lawmakers also consider higher bid thresholds for public works and purchases amid union pressure for a $36 million improvement plan.
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N.Y
New York
New York City
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American Federation of State
Antiwar Protests Set At Scores Of Colleges Nationwide
Protests erupt on campuses across the United States as bombing of North Vietnam resumes. In New England 45 schools join a nationwide strike with marches teach-ins and boycotts. Wisconsin hosts a large rally while Milwaukee streets see vandalism. Columbia closes classes after a 40-person disruption. University of Maryland faces curfew and arrests. Michigan State supports not canceling classes amid student actions.
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New England
Ohio
Oberlin College
National Guard
University of Maryland
College Park
Ous
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Columbia University
William McGill
McGill
University Senate
Senate
March Uplift in Wages and CPI Slows
Government data show the consumer price index up two tenths of a percent in March and wages posting the largest year over year gain in seven years. In Brooklyn, five men were indicted for the March 18 slaying of Patrolman Elijah Stroud during a robbery attempt at a meat market.
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Washington
New York
Elijah Stroud
Brooklyn
Eugene Gold
William Edward
Convention Site Switch Move? Republicans pick new Miami Beach locale
AP reports the Republican National Convention planned for 196? was shifted from San Diego to Miami Beach. The official decision followed discussions in New York and Washington, with officials citing logistics and security for the change.
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New York
New York Times Today
San Miami Beach
Fla
U S Thailand Buildup Report Leaves Gaps
In Bangkok AP dispatch notes unclear military bases in Thailand and rising U S buildup. Gen Praphas, deputy chairman of the Thai ruling group, confirmed three week old North Vietnamese offensives in South Vietnam as a factor cited by the Thai army commander.
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Thailand
Council
Praphas
Ch «Thien
Fensive
South Vietnam
Dep
Jury convicts 19 in illegal protest near court in Davis case
In San Jose California a municipal court jury finds 10 women and 9 men guilty of violating a misdemeanor by picketing near a courthouse to influence the trial of Aria Davis. The group includes her sister among the supporters.
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San Jose
Calif
Davis
Soledad
George Jac
Ar «Ia Davis
Thema
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