New York Moves to Support 18-Year-Old Voting Amendment
New York has become the 31st state to back the federal proposal to lower the voting age to 18. If seven more states join, about a million New Yorkers will become eligible to vote in next November's elections. The legislature also advanced related changes to legal age rules for marriage, contracts, medical consent, and child support.
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Thousands of S Viet Marines Begin Drive Against Vietnam Reds
Saigon reports large advance in the northwest fringe near the demilitarized zone with battalions massing to disrupt Hanoi's supply lines. In action nine miles northeast of Khe Sanh, six Marines were killed and 41 wounded as 500 mortar rounds fell on a battalion. Cambodian forces, trained by U.S. Special Forces, overran bunkers near Phnom Penh as monsoon rains loom.
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House Passes Bill to Create Jobs in Revenue Sharing Plan
Washington AP A $5 billion Democratic program to create public service jobs for the unemployed wins House passage 246 to 142. The chamber also rejects a administration plan to merge federal manpower programs under state control 204 to 182, as Nixon opposition looms. Democratic leaders regain momentum by courting Southern Democrats and managing defections.
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Nixon plan to study island jetport feasibility
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration will study a jetport for the New York metro area on an artificial island in Long Island Sound. Rep. John Wydler says the Transportation Department will sign a $400,000 contract with Evironetics, a Litton subsidiary, to conduct the study.
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New York City Statehood Proposal Gains Legislative Support
Albany reports Democratic Assemblyman Leonard M. Simon of Brooklyn introduced a bill to make New York City the 51st state, a first step toward a separate state within the five boroughs. He has 50 co sponsors as NYC Democrats press home rule for urgent education and welfare needs, with a city wide referendum proposed and final Congress approval needed.
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Falling Crane Breaks Main in Midtown Tunnel Flood
A crane from an 18th floor construction site in midtown Manhattan toppled onto a flatbed truck. The impact ruptured a water main, flooding the First Avenue tunnel near the United Nations and Second Avenue to 051st Street. Police said the accident occurred about 8:45 a.m. and noted possible casualties. The crane carried steel girders at the time.
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Vietnam May Refuse POW Transfer From South Vietnam
North Vietnam warned it may not accept 13 disabled POWs from South Vietnam. A state news agency dispatch at the peace talks charged the United States and South Vietnam with backing the release of most of about 570 sick and wounded prisoners.
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NATO Ministers Meet in Lisbon as Talks on Troop Reductions Open
The Lisbon meeting of NATO foreign ministers opens with the Soviet offer to negotiate troop reductions in Europe at the top of the agenda. Portuguese Premier Marcello Caetano welcomes delegates at Ajuda palace amid an urban guerrilla blast that damaged the central post office and disrupted communications for hours. Rogers and foreign ministers from Britain, France, and West Germany discussed Berlin arrangements as a Berlin settlement is prioritized before broader talks.
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Senate Leaders Move Toward Action to Curb Draft Debate
Washington AP Senate leaders push for limits on debate on the draft extension bill amid pending amendments including the McGovern Hatfield bid to end funding for Indochina operations. Hatfield and Gravel discuss time limits as filibuster threats loom ahead of votes on Friday and next Tuesday.
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Nixon plan to form Action Corps passes Senate
Washington AP report says President Nixon's proposal to merge Peace Corps VISTA and other volunteer agencies into a new Action Corps cleared the final congressional hurdle as the Senate approved the plan. The measure sets July 1 as the effective date for the new corps.
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FBI arrests two in Queens bank robbery case
The FBI detained two suspects in the $170,000 Queens bank robbery, with about $100,000 recovered. A third suspect, already identified by authorities, remains at large as U S Attorney Edward Neaher disclosed. Names of the arrested individuals were not released.
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Hoffa Steps Down From Teamsters Reign
From prison Hoffa signals retirement after 14 years as Teamsters leader endorsing Frank E. Fitzsimmons to succeed him. Hoffa, 58, whose tenure ended with imprisonment four years ago, informs sources that he will relinquish control of the 2 million member union.
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Attorney General Mitchell to Leave Post for 1972 Campaign
A high administration source says Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell will quit to run President Nixon's 1972 campaign. The Washington Evening Star named potential successors including Richard Kleindienst or Jerris Leonard, though White House and Justice Department denied the report.
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Nixon visit tentatively set for Rochester dates
White House officials reported tentative dates of June 17 and 18 for President Nixon to visit Rochester New York. A previously scheduled trip for March 5 was canceled due to heavy snow. Local officials expect the trip to center on a meeting with newspaper editors from the northeast.
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New Soviet Warship Passes Through Danish Waters
A new type of Soviet warship described as the secret Baltic sea weapon passed through Danish waters into the North Sea and was photographed by the Copenhagen tabloid B.T. The picture, shot from a small plane, shows the 34,000 ton vessel heading north from the Baltic into the Great Belt.
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Brig Gen Donaldson Denies Biased Vietnam Charges
Brig. Gen. John W. Donaldson says the murder and assault charges against him are based on a one sided report. He defends the Army and its judicial system while awaiting a full investigation. The case involves six Vietnamese civilians killed and two wounded during a 1968 Quang Ngai operation. The Army also charges Lt. Col. William J. McCloskey in a separate 1969 civilian deaths case.
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One Dead and One Injured in Two Car Crash at Pompey Center
A two car collision at an intersection in Pompey Center, New York, killed 19 year old Glenn W. Mosley of De Ruyter at the scene and left 26 year old Russell E. Jay of Syracuse seriously injured, admitted to Community General Hospital in Syracuse.
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Penn Central to Sell NYC Assets Worth $1 Billion
Penn Central Transportation Co plans a major sale of New York City land and buildings valued at about $1.24 billion. The package includes six skyscrapers and 17 parcels around a 10 block area between Madison and 52nd Streets, with air rights over Grand Central Terminal. The Waldorf Astoria is not included. approval by a federal judge is required under bankruptcy law.
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