Kent State report pins shooting on guardsmen, rebuts sniper claim
The commission found a serious error in dispersing a peaceful Kent State gathering and concluded the 61 shots in 13 seconds cannot be justified. It rejected sniper-fire claims and blamed guardsmen, while noting student violence also bore responsibility for injuries and deaths.
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Nixon tours Ireland and discusses cease fire and fleet strength
President Nixon finished a nine day tour in Ireland praising public support and calling for a 90 day cease fire extension in the Middle East. He warned that if Soviet naval forces threaten the 6th Fleet the United States must respond to preserve strength and deter aggression. He met with David Bruce to discuss Vietnam peace prospects, offering no firm timeline on further moves.
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Cambodia Front Lines Freeze Traffic as Bombers Counter Attack
Cambodian air force bombers helped halt ground assaults that ended at dawn. Route 4 to Kompong Som port remained closed and Route 5 cut, leaving only two of nine highways open. Adm. John S. McCain left Phnom Penh after talks with Lon Nol. US air aid has focused on small arms and ammunition. In South Vietnam 28 militiamen killed and 30 wounded by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong attacks. 80 enemy soldiers were killed in broader actions, seen as a weekend highpoint by Allied sources.
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Supreme Court Signals on War Power and Death Penalty
The court weighs whether Congress has declared war and if juries must use explicit standards in death sentences. A tied vote and new justice Blackmun may influence rulings. The term also reviews a 1963 federal law funding church-run colleges and universities.
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Joplin and Notables Die Across U S in AP Reports
Janis Joplin 27 died in a Hollywood hotel room during a recording session. Frank L. Kluckhohn 62 former NYT foreign correspondent and author died from injuries after a car crash in Martinsburg West Virginia. Alfred Sheppard Dashiell 69 longtime Readers Digest editor died at home. Lou Brummett 48 speedboat racing hall of fame member died after an 18 foot inboard crash in Elsinore California.
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Helen Hayes Waits for 70th Birthday with Film Preview
New York AP reports Helen Hayes will turn 70 on Saturday and has celebrated with an advance birthday party a preview of her life story captured in the film Helen Hayes Portrait of an American Actress.
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Farley cites economy and foreign policy as election keys
In Philadelphia James A. Farley, former Postmaster General, says the 1972 election hinges on the economy and Nixon’s handling of foreign affairs. He notes the postal workers strike was regrettable, blaming administration delays on promised raises. In Saigon Gen Abrams resumes command after heat induced dizzy spell and virus infection during a ceremony.
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