Cotton Outlook Sees Slight Gain But Carryover Shrinks
The Agriculture Department notes cotton exports may exceed 2.5 million bales, but home use declines push the 1969-70 carryover to about six million bales the smallest since 1953. About 10.7 million bales are expected to be used, while the 1969 crop is 9.9 million. in North Dakota, Minuteman III missiles are being installed at Minot AFB with MIRV warheads not yet in place.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Parshall
N.D
North Dakota
Air Force
Minot Air Force Base
Hijacked American Airlines Jets Return Home
American Airlines crews prepared to bring home the last of three jetliners hijacked to Cuba within 24 hours. One hijacker was a red haired woman who used her 12 year old son as an interpreter. A Mexican pilot said four men commandeered his plane to avenge a slain guerrilla leader. The Boeing 727 remained in Havana after landing at Kennedy from Chicago to New York with 67 passengers.
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Miami
American Airlines
Cuba
Sky
Havana
New York
Kennedy Airport
Ancient reef may yield Gulf oil source Jordan Knoll
Texas A&M University and University of South Florida researchers report an underwater discovery in the Gulf of Mexico called the Jordan Knoll. The ancient reef may become a future petroleum source as inshore reserves near exhaustion, according to team leaders.
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St, Petersburg
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Florida
Jordan Knoll
Texas A&m University
University of South Florida
Riots Rage as 24 Arrested in Jackson Disorder
Jackson Georgia police report 24 people arrested and charged with inciting to riot and disorderly conduct after a crowd of 50 to 75 blacks refused to disperse. The arrests followed rock throwing during the second outbreak in as many days, aided by 15 state patrolmen. Bonds: $300 state charge, $500 city charge.
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Jackson
Russell Crumbley
Religious Trek Follows Highway to White House
Seven young Christians trek from Monroe Louisiana toward Washington arriving by interstate stops along I-85 where Richard Medaries offers a New Testament gift. The group plans a preaching service to declare Christ is the only answer as they travel since March 16.
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Charlotte
N. C
Monroe
White House
Richard Medaries
Medaries
Sound Shield Aids Stutterers In Speech Aids
AP reports researchers led by Dr. Marvin E. Klein test a device to help stutterers by masking their own voice while letting external sounds through. The apparatus uses twin ear pieces, a throat mic, and a small transistor radio style anti hearing system to reduce self feedback.
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Los Angeles
Marvin E. Klein
Detroit
Klein
Thomas P. Matthews
Hese
Cambodia Debate Surges as Senate Weighs Withdrawal
In Washington the Cambodia issue tops the Senate agenda with a pending vote on a measure to cut off funds for U S forces after July 1. The debate centers on a revised amendment linking withdrawal to President Nixon’s declared objectives and possible future U S involvement in support of South Vietnamese forces. Sens. Church and Cooper urge Saigon to follow the June 30 timetable, while critics warn against any prolonged U S role in Cambodia. House and leaders caution the move could signal broader war involvement, with debates highlighting casualty lists and presidential war powers.
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Washington
Senate
Cambodia
U.S
Chamber
U. S
White House
Frank Church
D-Idaho
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
Cooper
Saigon
Nixon
Lon Nol
Price Control Legislation Introduced in Congress
A wage and price control bill proposes a National Economic Equity Board to set wage and price guidelines, with powers to impose six month freezes if needed. The measure, supported by Sen. Harris and House Speaker Albert, faces criticism amid a sagging stock market and inflation concerns. Union economists urged selective credit controls or immediate freezes on profits and salaries.
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Washington
Congress
Fred R. Harris
D-Okla
Carl Albert
House
Mike Mansfield
Senate
Nixon
George P. Shultz
National Economic Equity Board
Federal Reserve Board
Harris
Albert
Oklahoma
Mansfield
Montana
Shultz
Afl-Cio
North Vietnamese Attacks Hit U.S. Troops in Cambodia
North Vietnamese forces attacked U.S. infantrymen in Cambodia at two sites 22 miles apart, killing eight and wounding 35. Total U.S. casualties in Cambodian operations rose to 216 dead and 807 wounded. Allied reports say 9,236 enemy troops have been killed in Cambodian operations and 1,225 captured. A separate clash near Mimot cost six Americans killed and 25 wounded.
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Associated Press
Saigon
U. S
Cambodia
Fishhook
25Th Infantry Division
Mimot
25Th Division
U.S
South Vietnam
3Rd Corps
Cambodian
Israeli Forces Cross Into Lebanon Amid Tense Border Clashes
Israeli patrols entered Lebanese territory near Avivim and Aitroun targeting Arab guerrillas blamed for school bus ambushes that killed twelve, mostly children. Tanks and troops were seen entering Lebanon, while Lebanese casualties and a mass refugee outflow followed as Lebanon and Israel escalated actions.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
Mordechai Gur
Mt. Avivim
Malkiyya
Aitroun
Avivim
Gur
Marwahein
Mediterranean
Tel Aviv
Beirut
Nixon Defends Cambodia Action At NATO Session
President Nixon told NATO leaders in Rome that U S military moves in Cambodia are needed to enable withdrawal. He said negotiations remain preferable but warned the enemy will not engage while U S warnings are rejected. Nixon pledged U S operations would end by the end of June.
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Rome
Nixon
North Atlantic
U. S
Cambodia
North Atlantic Council
William P. Ro
Manlio Brosio
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Senate Moves To Consider Bank Bill On Foreign Accounts
The Senate faces consideration of a bill to curb secret foreign bank accounts with provisions for photo copying checks over 500 and detailed records for those with foreign accounts. Provisions also require reporting cash transfers over 5000, empower Fed to regulate foreign bank credit for securities, and set penalties up to 500000 fine and five years in prison.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
U. S
House
Federal Reserve Board
Senate to vote on Cambodia policy revision
Washington AP bulletin reports the Senate moves toward its first vote on revising a proposal to curb U.S. involvement in Cambodia, while Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield signals cautious early action on the measure.
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Washington
Senate
U. S
Cambodia
Mike Mansfield
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