Senate Signals Smooth Path for Blackmun Nomination
The Senate clears potential obstacles as Democrats anticipate confirming Judge Harry A. Blackmun to fill the Supreme Court seat in Nixon’s third nomination. Mentor leader Mike Mansfield expects confirmation, though a Tuesday vote delay is possible. In Miami Beach, nine women seek a charter to form The First Women’s Bank of Florida to train women in finance near a retirement center.
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World Trade Eyed As Congress Opens Hearings
Congress begins debate on whether to pivot from 35 years of freer world trade. The House Ways and Means Committee hears proposals from President Nixon favoring limited tariff renewal and lower non tariff barriers, with support from many for import quotas. Carl J. Gilbert testifies for administration trade stance and tariff relief.
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European police unite over Iberian Airlines bomb plot
In a Europe wide investigation, police from London Geneva Frankfurt and Amsterdam traced sabotage attempts to plant suitcase fire bombs on Iberian Airlines jets. Investigators met in Paris at Interpol as Spain blames anarchists aiming to disrupt tourism. Three bombs exploded on the ground. one was found in London before detonation.
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Weedkiller Ban Lifted as Labels Limit Use
Washington AP reports most of 270 commercial weed killers banned for an imminent hazard will return to sale after federal approval of new labels restricting their use. The suspension began April 15 when the Agriculture Department cited evidence that the ingredient 2 4 5 T caused birth defects in lab mice.
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Beefs Guard Police Deployed as NYC Tensions Rise
Police mobilized hundreds in Lower Manhattan to prevent clashes as college students planned a rally to close Wall Street and construction workers set to meet at City Hall. Helmeted workers clashed with students. officials cited inadequate manpower and missteps from City Hall as key factors.
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Hanoi negotiator leaves Paris talks signals new American delegate
Xuan Thuy, Hanoi's chief negotiator, departs Paris for Hanoi via Moscow and Peking, urging that progress requires the appointment of a new American delegate. He says he may return but will not set a date, and calls on President Nixon to change policy and name a new U.S. head at the talks.
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Nixon Summons Governors Over Campus Unrest
President Nixon called governors to the White House to discuss campus protests and Cambodia war actions after violence and a massive weekend rally in Washington. Leaders, including Dellinger, urged continued antiwar activity and spread to more campuses while colleges proposed fall breaks for political engagement.
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Colleges Reopen Amid Student Protests Across Nation
Administrators and leaders ordered many campuses reopened after weekend demonstrations over U S troops actions. While some schools extend classes or offer compromises, others pursue open campuses, with debates over leaves, finals, and protest rights.
Flotilla Lands In Phnom Penh
A South Vietnamese flotilla with U S advisers arrives in Phnom Penh after a 60 mile Mekong River operation. South Vietnamese forces seize Neak Luong ferry crossing and link with Cambodian strike units, aiding the push toward Svay Rieng.
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Fulbright Says Nixon Misreads Vietnam War Discontent
Sen. J W Fulbright tells AP that the Nixon administration misreads the scale of U S discontent over Vietnam and cites last week's huge student protests as a force that could push policy changes The Arkansas Democrat also accuses officials of withholding full intentions from Congress and notes signs of possible moves toward a new Cambodian government.
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West of the Pecos Weather: Sunny and hot into Tuesday
Forecast calls for fair and hot conditions through Tuesday with windy afternoons and blowing dust. Tonight’s low ranges from 59 to 71 degrees, while Tuesday’s high climbs to 90 to 102 degrees.
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Israelis celebrate 22nd anniversary amid security patrols
Festive Israelis marked the nation’s 22nd anniversary as police patrolled streets for Arab terrorists. A recent drop in border clashes followed guerrilla raids with one incident near the Jordan River. Picnics, a paratroop drop, an air force flypast, and a naval display contrasted with roadblocks and arrests of suspected saboteurs.
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UAW Leader Walter Reuther Dies in Plane Crash
Walter P. Reuther, longtime UAW president and key labor figure, died in a Learjet crash near Pellston Michigan along with five others en route to a new education center. The tragedy leaves the 1.6 million strong union without its top leader ahead of July bargaining with auto giants.
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