Egyptians reject Dayan plan for partial Sinai withdrawal
Egyptian officials reject Defense Minister Dayan's idea of a partial Israeli pullback from the Sinai with a permanent cease fire. Cairo says only full Egyptian positions along the canal are acceptable, while Sadat wants staged withdrawals to reopen the canal. The report also notes Easter Holy Week visitors to Jerusalem and Jordanian reports of guerrilla shelling near Turra.
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Associated Press
Moshe Dayan
Israel
Suez Canal
Egypt
Cairo
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
Sinai Peninsula
Sinai
Sharm el Sheikh
Tiran
Dayan
Tel Aviv
East Bank
Labor Party
Washington
Moscow
Middle East
Jerusalem
Jordan
Amman
Turra
Syria
Youth Study Charts Skepticism On American Dream
A White House youth conference report shows 39 percent of 5 837 youths aged 14 to 24 agree that everyone can get ahead. Task forces urge withdrawal from Indochina, new poverty program, broader diplomacy, and reform of welfare. Delegates total 1 500, with a mix of students, workers, and military members.
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Washington
White House
Task Force
United States
Congress
America
Proxmire Urges Wide Cuts in Defense Spending
Sen. William Proxmire urged major cuts in US defense outlays arguing reform could save billions without harming security. He called to Europeanize NATO, halve NATO forces, and trim strategic nuclear weapons from 18 to 14 billion annually while reducing procurement waste and overstaffed reserves.
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Washington
William Proxmire
Wisconsin Democrat
Coalition
Proxmire
NATO
Europe
Ing
Soviet Union
National Guard
Army
Navy
Marine
Air Force
Reserve
Defense Department
Rebels Threaten Ceylon as Police Face Siege
In the Kegalla district a small police post stands alone amid a war with 80,000 rebels said to occupy hills from Anuradhapura to Galle. An estimated 1,000 deaths have occurred with police deserters and a heavy government response, including U.S. helicopter aid discussions.
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Kegalla
Ceylon
Colombo
Anuradhapura
Galle
Simpler Tax Forms Proposed by Sen Mathias
Sen Charles Mathias proposes a 15 member advisory commission to simplify IRS tax forms. The measure requires IRS to submit any forms issued after Jan 1, 1972 to the commission. He argues many Americans struggle with 1040 and related schedules and urges clear concise language.
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Washington
Charles McC. Mathias
Internal Revenue Service
Senate
Mathias
Advisory Commission On Federal
IRS
Maryland
Republican
Commission
US troop strength in Vietnam falls below 300000
The U S Command reports American forces in South Vietnam drop to 296 500, the smallest since August 1966, with further reductions planned to reach about 284 000 by month end and 100 000 more by December 1. The move includes 7 500 combat troops in Davison's Saigon area to form a mobile reaction force.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Vietnam
Coast Guard
Nixon
Michael S. Davison
U. S
da Nang
11Th Brigade
Americal
Pollution Battle Yet To Be Won
Washington AP report from Ralph Nader's Task Force on Water argues the federal effort over fifteen years three billion dollars and seven laws has not reduced pollution in major waters. It criticizes federal enforcement slowdowns and political appointments, highlighting minimal court action and widespread violations by industrial polluters.
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Washington
Americas
Ralph Nader
Federal Water Quality Administration
St. Joseph
FWQA
Justice Department
Water Agency
Nixon
David Dominick
Democratic Leaders Consider Overhaul of National Committee
Democratic leaders weigh a shake up of the National Committee amid talks of forming a joint task force from the Fraser and O’Haren panels. Proposals include a 150 member body with state votes and expanded participation from governors, congressmen, and state chairmen.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Lawrence F. O’brien
Donald M. Fraser
Minnesota
James G. O’haren
Michigan
District of Columbia
Canal Zone
New York
California
National Committee
O’haren Commission
Smoke cloaks South Florida skies as drought deepens
Everglades brush fires send smoke over the southern peninsula from Lake Okeechobee to Key West. Water levels fall in Miami wells and Big Cypress Swamp as drought reaches a 20 year low. water pumped into Everglades National Park to protect wildlife while fires force closures.
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Miami
South Florida
Everglades
Lake Okeechobee
Key West
Tom Huser
Central and South Florida
Everglades National Park
Dale Engquist
Belfast riot wounds ten as troops seal Londonderry
British troops ring Londonderry after Easter rioting left ten soldiers wounded. Rubber bullets used to push back stone throwing demonstrators in Bogside, a Catholic enclave, as security measures tightened.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Bogside
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Awami League
East Pakistan
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Huser
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Chou En-lai
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