Nixon to return U.S. to Paris Viet Peace Talks on July 13
President Nixon announced the United States will resume Vietnam peace talks in Paris on July 13, expressing a chance for more serious discussions. He spoke at his first television news conference in 13 months and cautioned past hopes may not materialize. The address also touched on Agnew’s fate, handgun controls, and Social Security funding.
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Northwest pilots strike halts service during July 4 weekend
Northwest Airlines pilots walk out amid a 16 month dispute over hours of service payroll and subcontracting. Pickets formed at Seattle and Minneapolis airports as Secretary Hodgson urged a 10 day operation period with little progress reported in talks.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Northwest
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Hodgson
Robert Reanka
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McCoy Found Guilty in Skyjacking Case
Richard Floyd McCoy, 29, Vietnam veteran and former Sunday school teacher, was found guilty Thursday night of air piracy during a $500,000 Skyjacking and parachute jump from a United Airlines plane in April.
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Salt Lake City
Richard Floyd McCoy
United Air Lines
Wallace to travel to DNC with stop in Alabama
Gov. George Wallace will leave Holy Cross Hospital next Friday for the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach with a stop in Montgomery Alabama. At Darnley Field officials will report Wallace will deliver a short speech beside the plane. The stop marks his return to being the legal governor of Alabama through a legal technicality.
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George Wallace
Holy Cross Hospital
Miami Beach
Montgomery
Ala
Darnley Field
Billy Joe Camp
Alabama
Wallace
Reading Plane Crash Claims Co-Pilot in Hospital
David Stevens, 27, of Canastota New York, co-pilot and instructor, died Thursday night at Reading Hospital after suffering burns covering about 80 percent of his body when the twin engine plane crashed near Reading Municipal Airport. Pilot Daniel Mabie, 49, of Kirkville New York, was killed instantly.
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Daniel Mabie
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N.Y
Colmer Sets Aug 1 Deadline on antibusing Bill
Chairman William M. Colmer of the House Rules Committee warned the Judiciary Committee to act on antibusing legislation by August 1 or risk losing jurisdiction. He told the House he would move to send the bill to the floor for a vote if the judiciary panel does not act.
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William M. Colmer
House Rules Committee
Judiciary Committee
Colmer
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Death Penalty Amendment Proposed by Rep Louis Wyman
Rep Louis C. Wyman proposes a constitutional death penalty amendment after the Supreme Court ruled the current death penalty unconstitutional in a 5-4 decision. He calls the ruling harmful to the nation amid rising crime and says it denies society’s right to deter murder.
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Supreme Court
Louis C. Wyman
R-N.h
Preme Court
United States
Wyman
Senate approves historical 20 percent Social Security boost
The Senate passed a 20 percent across the board Social Security rise, the largest ever, funded by higher payroll taxes in 1973 and 1974. Automatic cost of living adjustments begin, benefiting about 27.8 million recipients. Effective Sept 1, checks reflect the rise starting Oct 3, amid pressure from Nixon and House opposition.
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Angela Davis headlines at Madison Square Garden
Angela Davis spoke from an enclosed bullet proof booth to about 18 000 in Madison Square Garden calling the Supreme Court death penalty ruling a people's victory. She feared an assassination attempt and appeal for funds to cover her California trial costs.
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Senate approves $9.6 billion antipoverty bill despite White House opposition
The Senate voted 74 to 16 to approve a $96 billion antipoverty package creating a new independent corporation to aid the poor with legal problems. The bill extends funding for two more years under the Office of Economic Opportunity, but omits Nixon’s preferred transfer powers and faces possible presidential veto. A conference will reconcile differences with the House after July 17.
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Tractor Mishap Claims North Bangor Youth
A 13 year old from North Bangor died after the farm tractor he operated went off Brockway Road in the Franklin County town, overturned and pinned him. Authorities reported Bernard G. Poirier died from fractured neck and head injuries sustained in the accident.
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Daring helicopter rescue saves three from flood waters
A daring helicopter maneuver and a rescue seat used like a ski chairlift saved three people in New York State. Two children were plucked from Esopus Creek near Saugerties after a boat ran aground and overturned. A marooned young woman was lifted from a rock in the Schroon River near Brant Lake. Mary Macreill and Thomas 13 of Rockville Center were aboard when the boat stalled. the two friends escaped.
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Thomas
Rockville Center
Ford recalls 4.04 million cars for shoulder belt grommet fault
Ford Motor Company launches its largest safety recall to replace plastic front seat shoulder belt grommets in 1970 and 1971 models except convertibles and 1970 Mavericks. A small failure rate prevents locking but no injuries have been reported. Dealers will fit neoprene O ring retainers.
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Ford Motor Co
P.E. Benton Jr
Ford
Lincoln-Mercury
McGovern Sees Credentials Action as Nomination Aid
George McGovern argued the Credentials Committee move to reduce California delegates could backfire in his favor at the Democratic National Convention. He warned of back-room dealing and spoke of awaiting the Miami Beach convention's full vote while maintaining hope the convention overturns the committee's ruling.
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Credentials Committee
Washington
George McGovern
Democratic Credentials Committee
California
South Dakota
CBS Morning News
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Miami Beach
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
Atlantic City
N.J
Flash Flood Warnings Lifted in Western New York
A flood watch was discontinued for five counties in Western New York while the hardest hit areas Steuben and Chemung remain under warnings. Rain and thunder plagued the region with the Chemung River near flood levels. a Smilemobile dentist unit headed to Painted Post to aid 19 of 20 unusable offices.
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Chemung
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Painted Post
Rochester Area
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Helicopters Land Paratroops Near Quang Tri City
Helicopters airlifted hundreds of South Vietnamese paratroopers within four miles of Quang Tri City as Sai gon pressed its drive to reclaim the northern province. Dust and smoke from B52 strikes hindered pilots, but troops clashed sporadically with small North Vietnamese units and five tanks were reported knocked out along Highway 1.
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