Cotton production outlook for 1970 declines slightly
The Agriculture Department reports October prospects for 1970 cotton production at about 10.43 million bales, down two percent from a year earlier. lint yield is estimated at 442 pounds per acre, down from October’s figure of 450 and last year’s 433. Major drops occur in Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri due to frequent rains.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Arkansas
Missouri
California mental treatment center opens in San Diego
The University of California launches a mental treatment center in San Diego for troubled housewives and addicts. Therapists counsel about six newcomers daily. the project is a month old and already turning some away. Director Thomas N. Rusk calls it a tremendous success.
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San Diego
Calif
University of California
Thomas N. Rusk
Auto Talks Resume After 17Hour GM UAW Bargaining Session
Detroit AP reports UAW and General Motors negotiators to resume talks today after a 17 hour session from 9 a.m. Monday to 2:10 a.m. today failed to end an eight week strike.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers and
General Motors Corp
Underground press in America reaches millions
Robert J. Glessing from Canada College catalogues the U S underground press in a new book. He reports more than 450 titles with a circulation near five million and underground circles estimate readership up to 30 million nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Robert J. Glessing
Canada College
Redwood City
Calif
America
Soviet ships near Cuban port raise U S watch
Washington officials describe the movement of a submarine tender and a salvage tug toward Cienfuegos as routine and not a cause for alarm. Pentagon spokesman Jerry W. Freidheim says they are in the area and offered no strong concern.
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Washington
United States
Pentagon
Jerry W. Freidheim
Cienfuegos
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Massachusetts War Legality Case
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 vote, declined to hear Massachusetts suit challenging the legality of the Vietnam War. The decision, rooted in legal history, suggests the issue is not dead and could again intrude on court deliberations if the war continues.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Antiwar Case Still Alive
The government begins trimming suspicion over microwave ovens after a January survey found one third emitted excessive radiation. Officials credit progress in maintenance and repair measures to keep ovens safe for use.
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Washington
Nixon Sees Advantage in Election Backlash
President Nixon argues the 1970 election will depress opposition in the Senate by easing criticism of foreign policy and war, noting a closer margin on foreign and defense matters and the defeat of two ardent critics. He says the end in Vietnam is in sight and others may avoid obstruction.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
Cleveland Cop Sues Jane Fonda Over Airport Kick
Patrolman Robert S. Pieper files a $100000 damage suit against actress Jane Fonda in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court alleging she kicked him at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Pieper seeks $5000 compensatory and $95000 punitive damages.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland
Jane Fonda
Cleveland Hopkins International
Robert S. Pieper
Cuyahoga County
Rail Union Spurns Large Wage Offer
Washington AP A key union official rejects the White House board recommendation for a 36 percent wage rise over three years for about 500 600 workers saying it is not enough. C L Dennis president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks says the report could form basis for tougher talks. The board urged 5 32 4 5 percent steps through 1972 with total 36 percent, while unions sought 40 percent. Negotiations to continue with rail industry negotiator J P Hiltz set for Thursday.
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Nixon
Dennis
Afl-Cio
Lewis M. Gill
Merion
John Pp. Hiltz
Ark Royal Collides With Soviet Destroyer Near Malta
London reports Britain's carrier Ark Royal and a Soviet destroyer collided during maneuvers east of Malta. No casualties aboard Ark Royal, two Soviet sailors missing, other Russian crew rescued by Yarmouth and Ark Royal. Details pending.
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London
Britain
Ark Royal
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Yarmouth
Malta
Royal Air Force
Ministry of Defense
Harlem police sergeant shot in deadly gunfight
A 19 year veteran police sergeant was fatally shot during a Harlem gun battle Monday night. It marks the ninth city officer killed in the line of duty this year.
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New York
Harlem
De Gaulle Dies at 89. Nixon Plans Paris Memorial Visit
PARIS AP Charles de Gaulle dies in his 80th year after a ruptured aneurism. France declares a day of mourning with services nationwide. President Nixon will fly to Paris to attend a Notre Dame Cathedral memorial for de Gaulle. Pompidou to pay tribute. De Gaulle born November 22, 1890 in Lille.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Colombey - Les - Deux - Ege Lises
Notre Dame Cathedral
Yvonne
Claude Jaugey
Father Jaugey
Jaugey
Key Biscayne
Fla
Florida White House
Nixon
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Colombey - Les - Deux Eglises-Colombey
Georges Pompidou
Lille
National Assembly
Captured Generals Are Freed
In Ankara, two U S Army generals and a Turkish colonel were returned to Turkey from Soviet Armenia after being interned for three weeks following a light plane entering Turkish airspace. The party, described as healthy, included the U S Army pilot who would fly the aircraft back when weather improves. Negotiations at Kizilcakcak border town lasted nine hours, with officials guiding the release before onward travel to Kars.
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Ankara
Turkey
Armenia
Foreign Ministry
Tass
Kizilcakcak
Kars
Cattlemen Push for Tighter Meat Imports to Boost Prices
The American National Cattlemen's Association urged the Nixon administration to seek voluntary restraint agreements with foreign suppliers at near 1970 levels to lift domestic beef prices. ANCA wants new limits around 1.062 billion pounds for 1971, citing Canada and rivals Australia and New Zealand in past import flows.
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Washington
U.S
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Agriculture Department
C. W. McMillan
ANCA
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Lion
Agriculture
Clifford M. Hardin
United States
Cambodian Frontier Hit By Heavy Viet Cong Assault
North Vietnamese Viet Cong forces launched their strongest attack in two months on Cambodia's northern front, striking Kompong Cham airport and district capitals Prey Toutong Troeung and Skoun. Bridges were destroyed blocking reinforcements, and Troeung troops were driven back before chaotic withdrawal. The attack occurred on Cambodia's independence anniversary and may aim to divert forces from Taing Kauk. U.S. analysts note sizable infiltration into Cambodia and South Vietnam by year’s end.
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Phnom Penh
Kompong Cham
Prey Toutong Troeung
Skoun
Troeung
Highway 7
Ohne
Cambodia
Taing Kauk
U. S
South Vietnam
Laos
Cambodian
Sothern
Kimi
Drugs Ruin Boy's Life Kills Self in Joliet
Joliet 18 year old Percy Patrick Pilon died from a gunshot wound described as a personal safety related incident. Coroner Willard Blood released a letter Pilon wrote urging peers to say no to drugs and admitting extensive drug use including LSD and amphetamines. He condemned drug pushers and urged anyone needing help to seek it.
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Pilon
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