Viet Cong Regime Debuts at Paris Peace Talks
The Viet Congs new provisional revolutionary government takes over the former NLF delegation in Paris. Nguyen Thi Binh becomes head, replacing Tran Buu Kiem who returns to Vietnam. U S officials downplay significance while other governments recognize the move.
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Viet Cong
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Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Binh
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Tran Buu Keim
U.S
Lawrence E. Walsh
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Saigon
Washington
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Lindsay Wins Financial Plum in New York Grant
Mayor John V. Lindsay secured $65 million in model cities funds from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant was announced in Washington with Romney Finch Goodell present as Lindsay campaigns for renomination in the upcoming Republican mayoral primary.
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John V. Lindsay
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Lindsay
Washington
George Romney
Robert H. Finch
Charles Goodell
R.N.Y
House panel OKs surcharge extension and low income allowance
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively OKs a 12 month surcharge extension with a special $1,100 low income deduction. About 130 million people would benefit while revenue would drop by roughly $660 million annually. The plan includes tax changes, credit repeal, and postponed excise tax cuts.
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Ways and Means Committee
Hale Boggs
D-La
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White House
Nixon
Boggs
Treasury
The
Charles Waimer
John L. Lewis Dies at 89 Former UMW Leader
John L. Lewis, veteran labor chief who unified coal miners and founded the CIO, died at Doctors Hospital aged 89 after internal bleeding. The bold, outspoken leader organized workers across industries and clashed with the AFL before resigning from the CIO over Roosevelt’s third term endorsement.
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John L. Lewis
America
CIO
Doctors Hospital
United Mine Workers Union
Harry Bridges
Longshoreman’s Union
Lewis
Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Five New York schools seek new presidents amid campus turmoil
Five major New York colleges and universities seek new presidents as campus unrest and budget tensions strain leadership. Columbia, CCNY, Cornell, SUNY Albany, and Ithaca College presidents have announced resignations or are moving on, raising questions about the pool of strong candidates.
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Albany
N.Y
New York
Grayson Kirk
Columbia University
Andrew Cordier
Buell Gallagher
City College of New York
James Perkins
Cornell University
Ithaca
Cornell
Evan Collins
State University At Albany
Mines to Close for Lewis Mourning Across North America
United Mine Workers announce a shutdown of all coal mines in the United States and Canada starting at midnight for several days of mourning for the late John L. Lewis. In Washington, House Republicans fail to win Nixon administration backing for campus disorder legislation as HEW Secretary Finch and Education Commissioner Allen oppose the fund cutoff provision.
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United States
Canada
John L. Lewis
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Nixon Administration
Robert H. Finch
Health, Education and Welfare
James F. Allen
U.S
West High School Pupils Sent Home After Attacks and Alarms
In Rochester 1400 students at West High were released early after a girl was attacked at school and a false fire alarm. A second pupil was assaulted later on a street. At Madison High two false alarms occurred but classes went on.
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Rochester
N.Y
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Madison High School
Nixon backs ILO effort at 50th conference
President Nixon offered U S support for the ILO world employment program as delegates gather for the ILO's 50th anniversary conference in Geneva. The move signals U S backing during the summit discussions.
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Nixon
United States
International
Labor Organization
ILO
A&P Stores Targeted by Arson and Murder Claim
The A and P supermarket chain reports at least one manager was murdered and over 50 million dollars in arson damage across its stores and warehouses in an underworld bid to pressure a brand deal, per the Queens district attorney.
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New York
A&p
Queens District Attorney
Arab Infiltrators Clash With Israeli Troops on Mountain
The Israeli army reported eight Arab infiltrators and four Israeli soldiers killed in two Jordan Valley encounters on Wednesday and today. The first running gunfight occurred up a 1,000-foot mountain west of the Jordan River, described as a major clash of the year.
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Jordan River
Humphrey says Viet Cong new government aids Vietnam peace prospects
Hubert H. Humphrey stated that the Viet Cong's provisional revolutionary government formation and Saigon government expansion have improved prospects for peace in Vietnam, suggesting progress despite ongoing conflict.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Viet Cong
New Provisional Revolutionary
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Saigon
Vietnam
Laborers in Niagara Falls Reach One-Year Contract
Niagara Falls construction laborers return to work after a nine day strike ended with a one dollar per hour wage and benefit increase in a new one year contract. The agreement provides 55 cents immediate wage rise 25 cents fringe benefits and a 20 cent raise on November 1 1964. The strike halted area construction and delayed the American Falls dewatering project by a week.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Local 91
Niagara Falls Builders Association
American Falls
Fear Congressional Outcry Over Guardsmen in Pullout
Washington reports Army officials fearing Congress would protest if mobilized National Guardsmen and reservists are not included in the 25,000 US troops withdrawn from Vietnam. About 12,000 of 20,000 mobilized guardsmen and reservists serve in Vietnam, with withdrawal to begin within 30 days and finish by August.
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Idaho
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Marines Battle in DMZ Clash Ends With Wounded Carried to Safety
U S Marines clashed with North Vietnamese forces inside the DMZ and evacuated wounded over mountains and jungle for two days. Two CH46 helicopters were shot down during the rescue attempt, but crewmen survived and joined the patrol. Seven Marines were wounded in the engagement.
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Prime Beef: Cigarette Prices Spark Local Puf Fer Debate
In Oswego residents can pay up to 50 cents a pack for cigarettes while North Carolina offers a carton for 2 dollars 10 cents. The price gap leaves Oswego smokers paying about 29 cents more per pack, prompting readers to share their prime beef comments.
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Oswego
North Carolina
Demos Hope To Get 1.5 Million Campaign Funds
Democrats seek 1.5 million in 1970 campaign funds as two fund raising dinners loom. Lyndon B. Johnson’s absence looms. his retirement remains in effect and the Johnson club shifts to National Democratic Sponsors Club with $1000 plates in New York and a June 26 event in Washington.
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New York
Lyndon B. Johnson
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President’s Club
National Democratic Sponsors Club
White House
Reagan eulogizes Robert Taylor at Forest Lawn
Gov. Ronald Reagan honors actor Robert Taylor at Forest Lawn Memorial Park calling him a star among stars. Taylor, 57, died Sunday from lung cancer as mourners listened to memories of Hollywood’s golden age.
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Robert Taylor
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Rudolph Valentino
Nixon to Attend Massena Seaway Anniversary
Congressman Robert McEwen announced that President Nixon will attend Massena New Yorks 10th anniversary of the St Lawrence Seaway opening on Friday June 27. The Massena event won Nixon over other sites due to his role with Queen Elizabeth II at the original ceremony. The main activities will occur at the Po Lock on the Welland Canal.
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Robert C. McEwen
R-N. Y
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