Foe Doubles Attacks On South Vietnam Amid Heavy Losses
The enemy widened assaults in South Vietnam over the weekend, hitting a major ammunition dump near Qui Nhon and causing extensive damage. Communiques list 49 South Vietnam KIA and 168 WIA, with 5 civilians killed and 56 wounded. U.S. losses: 7 American KIA, 3 missing, 60 WIA. equipment losses include bulldozers, tanks, APC, UH-1, and F-4.
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Arrests total near hundred in New Jersey turnpike stall-in
Ninety seven people were arraigned on disorderly conduct charges after a large stall-in on the New Jersey Turnpike following a peace rally in Washington. About 1,000 people left their cars at the peak, a bonfire was built, beer was drank, and cars were stopped for about five hours with no violence reported.
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Scali Named White House Communications Adviser
Western newsman John Scali, formerly ABC chief diplomatic correspondent, takes on advising the President on press dealings in foreign affairs. A Democrat, Scali played a broker role in resolving the Cuban missile crisis during the Kennedy administration.
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ABC
Commission urges China readmission to UN with Nanjing seat
A presidential commission recommended that Communist China be admitted to the United Nations while preserving the continued membership of Nationalist China. The report emphasizes China’s restored status and the need for a clear representation in the world body.
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T. V. Soong Dies at 77 in San Francisco Dinner
SAN FRANCISCO AP T V Soong veteran official of the Chinese Nationalist government died Sunday night at a dinner party. He was 77. The Harvard educated financier held top posts including minister of communications and finance and served as premier times under Chiang Kai shek. For two decades he dominated Republic of China finances.
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Seven Percent Sales Tax Spreads Across 26 Counties and 14 Cities
Albany A P report notes that starting June 1 consumers in 26 counties and 14 cities will pay a seven percent sales tax. The rise comes from a state law increasing the base rate from three to four percent to boost revenue by about $300 million. Local taxes add one to three cents, making the total seven cents in affected areas.
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Nixon Sees Worst U S Inflation Behind Us Says Economy Expanding
President Nixon told the United States Chamber of Commerce in Constitution Hall that inflation is being halved and the economy is entering a solid, sustainable expansion. He rejected isolationist voices, pledged no wage price controls, and promised continued White House pressure to curb price and wage rises while stressing free markets and shared responsibility.
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Rogers Begins 2 Week Trip To Promote Mid East Peace
Secretary of State William Rogers leaves for a two week tour to press a Middle East peace effort starting in London. Egypt signals firmness on settlement terms. Israel cautions against expecting a breakthrough. The trip includes meetings with British leaders and leaders in Saudi Arabia Jordan Lebanon Egypt and Israel with a Rome stop to see Pope Paul.
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Militant antiwar and poverty groups launch Congress lobbying drive
In Washington today militant war foes and poverty lobbyists opened a two week nonviolent disruption campaign after a massive Capitol rally. They plan calls on congressmen and 24 hour senate sessions in a people’s lobby against the war and for expanded welfare aid. Police reported 124 people from a White House vigil removed as the rally drew far larger crowds than police estimates.
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Cosmonauts in Soyuz 10 space test say mission a success
Commander Vladi mir Shatalov and crew report complete satisfaction with a two day flight to test docking gear for orbital platforms. Nikolai Rukavishnikov notes they are alive well and intact after a near lake landing while Soyuz 10 linked briefly with the Salute space station.
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NYC Budget Block Drives May Adjournment Drive
GOP leaders back mid May adjournment as New York City fiscal relies on state aid. Rockefeller urges restraint while Lindsay seeks city tax options. Duryea and Brydges weigh tax increases and aim to wrap up by mid May with private talks through the week.
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Israel Shows Amphibious Artillery and Carrier
Israel unveiled new military hardware ahead of its 23rd independence anniversary. The display included the M109 self propelled cannon, M113 armored personnel carrier, and Sikorsky CH5 helicopter. A Katyusha launcher demonstrated water crossing capability and revealed Soviet war booty from 1967.
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Captain Kotouc Faces Trial Over Viet Cong Suspect Maiming
Capt Eugene M Kotouc an intelligence officer faces a military jury on charges of maiming and assault after the My Lai operation. He is accused of cutting part of a finger and a neck during an interrogation. His civilian lawyer says the finger was accidentally cut off.
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Rockefeller seeks approval for $30 million jetport plan
Gov. Rockefeller asked the legislature to authorize a $30 million plan to convert the old Stewart Air Force Base near Newburgh into a major jetport for the New York City metropolitan area. He said legislation would appropriate funds from the transportation bond issue approved by voters four years ago.
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Mao-Tse-tung Eyes Nixon Meeting in Peking
Life magazine quotes Mao Tse-tung expressing willingness to meet President Nixon in Peking. Edgar Snow, longtime observer, reports Mao saying China-U.S. problems must be solved with Nixon. Nixon reportedly eager to visit China.
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Viet Cong offers protection to U S soldiers crossing lines
In Paris AP reports the Viet Cong offered special protection and unstated rewards to U S servicemen who cross over to their lines in Vietnam. The move aims to stir rebellion among U S forces and sympathy for the Communist cause.
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Voters in states can veto public housing projects
The Supreme Court ruled five to three that states may allow voter vetoes on public housing. Justice Hugo L. Black announced that a 1950 California Constitution amendment requiring majority voter endorsement before housing projects can be built is valid.
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CSEA Suit Delayed in Albany Court
Arguments in a Civil Service Employer Association challenge to New York’s budget were postponed to Thursday after the death of Justice Russell G. Hunt’s brother. Hunt’s brother is Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Hunt, pastor of St. Patrick’s Church in Troy, who died Sunday.
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Withdrawal date tied to POW release in Vietnam talks
Rep. Benjamin Rosenthal and Rep. Lester Wolff said after meeting in Paris with Nguyen Minh Vy that Congress will set a date for full American withdrawal from Vietnam only if Hanoi releases all U.S. prisoners of war. The New York Democrats spoke on Sunday about the condition during the talks.
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U S troop strength in Vietnam falls to 281400
U S troop strength in Vietnam dropped to 281400 last week, the U S Command announced. The level was 2600 below the Nixon May 1 ceiling and the lowest in nearly five years. Officials expect Strength to fall to about 274000 by May 1, about 10000 under the ceiling as Nixon plans further cuts to 184000 by December 1.
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Sunday racing and betting push from city agency head
Howard Samuels president of the city Offtrack Betting Corporation urged the state legislature to consider permitting horseracing and pari mutuel betting on Sundays.
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Hoffa to testify before grand jury in New York
Imprisoned Teamsters President James R Hoffa, 58, was expected to appear in federal court in New York before a special grand jury investigating corruption and pension fund deals of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He is serving a 13 year sentence at Lewisburg Pennsylvania for mail fraud and jury tampering.
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