U.S. Deactivates Last Infantry Brigade in South Vietnam
The United States ends ground combat by deactivating the 3rd Brigade, 1st Air Cavalry, the last infantry unit in Vietnam. Air and naval forces continue bombing North Vietnam while a 100,000 strong force remains. Heavy raids target Dong Phong Thuong bridge and MIG bases as operations proceed near Kontum and Thanh Hoa.
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Saigon
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Phong Thuong
Thanh Hoa
Demilitarized Zone
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Quan Lang
Vietnam
1St Air Cavalry Division
Nixon and full cabinet pose in White House
President Nixon sits with his entire cabinet in the cabinet room. Around the table from left to right are Robert Finch George Romney Earl Butz George Shultz Spiro Agnew Richard Klein David Kennedy George Bush Casper Weinberger Elliot Richardson Rogers Moorman William Rogers Melvin Laird Peter Peterson John Volpe Donald Rumsfeld. UPI Wirephoto.
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White House
Robert Finch
HUD
George Romney
Amb
George Bush
Office of Management and Budget
Casper Weinberger
Elliot Richardson
Interior
Rogers C. B. Moorton
William Rogers
Defense
Melvin Laird
Commerce Secy
Peter G. Peterson
DOT Secy
John A. Volpe
Donald Rumsfeld
UPI
Judge blocks ATA bid to stop pilot 24 hour walkout
In Washington, U S District Judge George Hart refused to enjoin United States airline pilots from a 24 hour world wide strike planned for Monday. The ruling permits the walkout though some carriers oppose it and the decision cites First Amendment rights and Railway Labor Act questions.
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U.S
George L. Hart Jr
The
Air Transport Association
International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations
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ATA
International Federation of Airline Pilots
Arab pilots reject strike call over hijackers
Pilots in Egypt Jordan Syria Iraq and Lebanon refuse the International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations strike, saying it targets Arab nations and is influenced by Israel while condemning hijackings.
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Lebanon
International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations
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Jordan
Syria
Iraq
Israel
Eight Die as Hong Kong Floods Ravage Colony
Heavy rain caused floods and landslides in Hong Kong, killing eight people. Violent thunderstorms dumped extensive rainfall, with totals surpassing twelve inches by mid morning as the territory faced a second day of downpour.
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Hong Kong
Wong Kong
Vodka Rebrands as Public Enemy No 1 in Russia
MOSCOW AP Vodka, Russia’s national drink, is marketed anew as Public Enemy No 1. A two week anti alcoholism campaign culminated this weekend with new rules to cut vodka production and ban its sale in many places where large crowds gather.
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Moscow
First Tel Aviv airport massacre suit filed in Puerto Rico
Manuel Otero Feliciano sues for 1 million dollars over the Tel Aviv airport massacre. The complaint names the state of Israel and either the Air Force or the Republic of France as defendants, filed in San Juan Puerto Rico.
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San Juan
P.R
Tel Aviv
Manuel Otero Feliciano
State of Israel
Air Force
Republic of France
Podgorny Extends Asia Visit amid Vietnam Talks
Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny extended his Calcutta stop and prolongs a North Vietnam visit, fueling Moscow observers' hope of a bid to help end the Indochina War. Airport officials cited the extension as linked to broader discussions with Hanoi.
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Hanoi
Nikolai Podgorny
Calcutta
India
Nikolai V. Podgorny
North Vietnam
Moscow
Agnes strengthens in Caribbean as warnings rise
Tropical Storm Agnes gains strength drifting across the northwest Caribbean and could reach hurricane force within 36 hours. Cuba and the Cayman Islands endure torrential rains and high winds while the Florida Keys report gusts over 30 mph.
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Trains Crash in French Tunnel Kills 43 and Wounds 70
In Soissons a tunnel collapse derailed two trains traveling Paris Laon. About 500 rescuers worked through debris to reach around 10 trapped passengers as 43 died and 70 were injured, 30 seriously.
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Soissons
France
Paris
Laon
Mills Kennedy push cradle-to-grave health plan for Democrats
In St Louis the Democratic leaders Senator Edward Kennedy and Rep Wilbur Mills unveiled a cradle-to-grave comprehensive health insurance plank. They urged broad coverage with potential congressional consideration next year while sparing details on funding and employer contributions. The proposal seeks a robust alternative to President Nixon's plan stressing private carriers with shared premiums.
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D-Mass
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House
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Senate Health Subcommittee
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Nixon
Father’s Day Origin Traced to Mrs Dodd in 1909 Petition
Spokane widow Mrs. John Bruce Dodd inspired a nationwide observance after proposing a Father’s Day following a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. With church backing and later presidents Wilson and Coolidge endorsing it, the day gained global recognition. She recalls her strict but loving father who raised six children. Last year she received the Father of the Year Bowl, valuing love above all.
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Wash
John Bruce Dodd
Dodd
Gether
Happy
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Teen Killed Crossing Route 31 in Macedon
In Macedon New York a 16 year old Ontario County youth Randall McLouth was struck and killed while crossing Route 31 in front of his home. He had just been dropped off by a friend when the accident occurred according to State Police.
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Macedon, N.Y
Ontario County
Wien
Macedon
Randall McLouth
McGovern Defends Plan To Raise Income of the Poor
Senator George McGovern defended his plan to raise poor Americans income while arguing cost figures will fall well short of 210 billion dollars. He testified before the Joint Economic Committee and backed a tax reform bill by Representative Wilbur Mills to phase out tax loopholes over three years.
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Washington
George McGovern
South Dakota
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
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D-Ark
Congress
McGovern Income Maintenance PLC
Full Military Honors Today For Famous U S Advisor to Viets
John Paul Vann was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery after tributes at Ft Myer Chapel. The influential adviser to South Vietnam, 47, died June 9 when his helicopter crashed near Kontum in the central highlands.
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Washington
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Melvin R. Laird
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Vietnam
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Arlington National Cemetery
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Kontum
Sato to Retire as Japan Prime Minister in July
Tokyo reports Pro-American Prime Minister Eisaku Sato will retire in July after nearly eight years guiding Japan and the Liberal Democratic Party. He cited reunification of Okinawa and strong U.S. ties as core policies, while signaling a successor will seek to normalize relations with China.
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Eisaku Sato
Sato
Okinawa
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U.S
Hayato Ikeda
United States
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China
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More Surgery Sunday For Gov Wallace
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace will undergo major surgery in Silver Spring Maryland to remove a bullet from his spinal canal. If recovery goes well he is expected to attend the Democratic National Convention in Miami. Wallace has been hospitalized since May 15 after a Laurel Maryland shooting while campaigning for the presidential nomination. Surgeons already removed one bullet. the second remains in the spinal canal and may have affected movement.
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Alabama
George C. Wallace
Miami
Billy Joe Camp
Wallace
Laurel
Driver Killed in Troy Two-Car Crash at Canal and Third
Arthur J. Breton, 27, of Troy died in a two-vehicle crash at Canal and Third streets. His wife Mary Kay Breton, 27, and Angelo Montarello, 54, also of Troy, suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from a local hospital.
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Troy
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Mary Kay
Angelo Montarello
Driver Killed in Albion Auto Crash
Charles Raymond 35 of Barre Center was killed when his car struck a tree in Albion Orleans County. He lived at 4660 Oak Orchard Road.
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N.Y
Charles Raymond
Barre Center
Orleans County
Oak Orchard Road
Nixon's $5 Million Red Cross Drive National Campaign
In Rapid City South Dakota the Red Cross begins a nationwide drive to raise five million dollars after the flood disaster. President Nixon backs the effort saying he fully supports the campaign and expects broad citizen support. Red Cross spokesman Phil Gaddis notes over 250000 dollars spent in the Black Hills area with 135 staff members on duty.
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American Red Cross
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Red Cross
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Black Hills
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