Editorial on India joining the nuclear club and its implications
The piece argues India’s entry as a nuclear power reveals hypocrisy in Western critics and India’s self-interest. It notes Indira Gandhi’s defense of technology for development and questions Pakistan and regional rivals’ reactions. It warns of increased proliferation risks as more nations gain nuclear capability.
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Garlic oil pesticide from Bombay hits mosquito control
India announces a garlic based pesticide from the Bhaba Atomic Research Center in Bombay. Field trials show garlic oil kills several mosquito species 100 percent with no environmental harm or resistance buildup. The report notes strong odor implications for urban life.
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India
Bhaba Atomic Research Center
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West Coast shows fewer churchgoers than other regions
AP Religion Writer George W. Cornelly reports a 237 page Glenmary-NCC-Lutheran study ranking states by church affiliation. Utah leads at 83.6 percent, North Dakota 76.6, Rhode Island 75.3, while Washington 32.5, Oregon 33.0, California 33.5 percent show the lowest. The Pacific coast region totals 33.5 percent, New England highest at 60.4. The study notes migration to the West linked to lower organized church affiliation.
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West Coast
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New England States
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Vigil of love for missing German industrialist in Belfast
Ingeborg Niedermayer, widow of Thomas Niedermayer, keeps vigil at their Belfast suburb home five months after he was kidnapped outside their house on December 27. Police say they cannot tell if he is alive or dead, though privately pessimistic, with colleagues at Grundig factory and the wife clinging to any hope.
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Associated Press
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Northern Ireland
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Suffolk
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Arthur Schlesinger
James Madison
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Madison
Mystery of Niedermayer Kidnapping Grips Northern Ireland
Berry's World recalls the 13 year old case of German consul Niedermayer who vanished after an apparent abduction near his home two days after Christmas. Police say 15,000 officers and troops searched in vain as theories linked IRA abductions or gun-running schemes were investigated with no ransom demands or solid leads.
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Niedermayer
Irish Republican Army
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Grundig
Reston says Too many leaders clam up on Watergate
James Reston observes a broad national silence from leaders across churches, law, academia, and media amid Watergate. He notes private condemnations exist but public restraint persists, urging open discussion, full evidence, and adherence to constitutional processes for impeachment and justice.
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Watergate
Road firms blame state for no bids
Fewer road contractors bid on state projects as costs surge. Associated General Contractors of Illinois backs legislation to allow bid adjustments amid rising material and labor prices. State Transportation Secretary Bond forms a five member committee to study the request.
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Skip Wollenberg
Associated Press
Springfield, Ill
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Illinois
Langhorne Bond
Nixon Plays To Foreign Policy Strength In Mid East Moscow Trip
President Nixon emphasizes foreign policy as impeachment moves forward with the House Judiciary Committee hearings in executive session. He plans six foreign trips from June to late July, including five Middle East nations and Moscow summit talks, while Watergate scrutiny continues.
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Watergate
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White House
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Kissinger
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Syria
Frank Church
Idaho
House Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
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Leon Jaworski
House
Soviets not in moon race says AP source
AP reports American space officials found evidence the Soviet Union was not in the lunar race during the 1960s. Soyuz appears less capable than Gemini, mainly ground controlled, with brief orbital flights and no lunar mission plan. Joint US Soviet flight planned for 1975 will feature Apollo maneuvers to link with Soyuz in orbit.
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Howard Benedict
AP Aerospace
Washington
United States
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Russia
Soyuz
Apollo
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Fla
Eugene Cernan
Cernan
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