Nixon and Mills Clash Over Textile Imports
President Nixon and Rep. Wilbur Mills clash over textile imports amid talks with Japan. Mills pushed for a negotiated curb, while Nixon backs stronger action, including quotas or talks with Hong Kong Taiwan and South Korea. Mills argues a single industry protection plan ignores broader trade needs.
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Washington
Nixon
Wilbur D.mills
Congress
Arkansas Democrat
House
Ways and Means
Mills
United States
U.S
Maurice H. Stans
Japan
White House
Hong
Alaskan Pipeline Talks Set
Ottawa reports formal talks planned between Canada and the United States over oil movement options from Alaska. The U S proposes a North Slope pipeline and tanker route to Bellingham Washington, while Canada backs a Mackenzie Valley pipeline through the Northwest Territories.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
U. S
Alaska
North Slope
Bellingham
Wash
Mackenzie River
Northwest Territories
Jean Chretien
Mitchell Sharp
British Columbia
U.S. Interior Department
Valdez
Washington State
Mackenzie Valley
Oppositon
New Democratic Party
Arthur Laing
National Energy Board
Turkish generals threaten coup over failing government
In Ankara AP reports Turkey's top military commanders threaten to seize power again if a stable government cannot be formed to stop anarchy and push reforms. In Nashville AP a federal judge orders James Hoffa and Frank Fitzsimmons to show cause why they should not be enjoined from holding Teamsters Union offices.
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Ankara
Turkey
Nashville, Tenn
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Small Clashes In South Laos Reach Sepone Front
South Vietnamese troops abandoned Fire Base Sofia near Sepone and moved southeast toward the border to avoid encirclement by North Vietnamese forces. American helicopters resumed heavy sorties in Laos as weather improved, while Hanoi defenses were said to mass troops for a decisive Laotian campaign phase.
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Saigon
Laos
Sepone
Sofia
Associated Press
Georges Espero
Ham Nghi
Espero
Lolo
Panhandle
U.S
America
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Tran van An
Hanoi
Army Recruitment Ads Spark Interservice Fight
Washington AP Marines Navy and Air Force say the Army’s 10.6 million prime time recruiting campaign may undercut their efforts. A Marine memo notes the plan’s scale and possible loss of free air time. defense officials pause paid time until three month review.
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Washington
Marines
Navy
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
Secretary of Defense
Marine
Paul Wollstadt
Defense
Roger T. Kelley
All Services
Congressional
Wgn-Tv
Chicago
Kdal-Tv
Duluth
Minn
Kwgn-Tv
Denver
WGN Continental Broadcasting Co
Wbal-Tv
Baltimore
KRNS
Burns
Ore
Proposal to create national center to relieve court backlogs
Chief Justice Warren E Burger proposed a national center to help states reform courts and reduce delays. He cited delays in civil and criminal cases, rising costs, and appeals backlogs, urging cooperation with the ABA and bar groups. He urged studies to ensure cases reach courtroom only after settlement options are exhausted.
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Williamsburg
Warren E. Burger
Burger
American Bar Association
Paul McCartney wins court bid to appoint Beatles receiver
In London AP report Paul McCartney wins a High Court fight to place the Beatles business affairs under a caretaker accountant. Judge Sir Blanshard Stamp orders James Spooner as receiver and manager to safeguard assets and ensure fair management, potentially paving dissolution of the Beatles partnership.
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London
Paul McCartney
Blanshard Stamp
James Douglas Spooner
Spooner
Allen Klein
John Lennon
George Harrison
Ringo Starr
McCartney
PX Probe Continues With Former General on Senate Stand
Former Brig. Gen. Earl Franklin Cole faced 43 allegations of using his Army position to aid corrupt PX and service club sales in Vietnam. Senate staffer William J. Crum and others tied to the case were discussed as investigators prepared for more testimony, as Cole denied all charges and blamed discontented subordinates. Bellino, the lead investigative accountant, suffered a heart attack delaying presentation of key records.
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Washington
Vietnam
Senate
Earl Franklin Cole
Carmine Bellino
Bellino
White House
John F. Kennedy
Associated
Cole
William J. Crum
Pxs
Jerome Adlerman
Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
Extra Charge Applies to Troop Travel for Leave
The Pentagon supports a $3 airline user charge under the 1970 Airport and Airways Revenue Act, included with ticket costs for all travelers. Troops returning from Vietnam for two week leaves, flown by Pan American, World Airways, and Trans International, pay the $3 plus the ticket, with about 1,500 soldiers flying home weekly.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Congress
Pentagon
United States
Pan American
World Airways
Trans International
Saigon
Second Deck Planned for Golden Gate Bridge Transit Plan
Golden Gate Bridge directors approve a 331 million long range plan to add a second deck for a rapid bus system between San Francisco and Marin County suburbs. The project faces state legislative approval and potential federal funding, with cost estimates rising to 204 million including tunnels and express routes.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
Martin County
California
North Coast
Robert Shields
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