Kennedy Assaults Saigon Officials Over Corruption
Senator Edward M. Kennedy accused Saigon officials of brazen corruption and treating peasants as colonial subjects. He cited a $30 million yearly flow to government officers and camp chiefs, and urged action if diplomatic efforts fail to free the Pueblo crew. Kennedy spoke in Boston during a World Affairs Council luncheon as McCarthy campaigned in New Hampshire.
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Peace meeting urged by diverse religious leaders for 1970
Dr Maurice Eisendrath head of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations announced after a 21day trip that a world conference of religious leaders for peace could be held in 1970. He said it would include Buddhists Hindus Shintoists and others and aim to promote democracy wealth equality and world peace. A separate Long Beach incident reported a lone bandit robbed a service station at 4550 Orange Ave stealing $100 and forcing attendant Robert Schlumpe into a restroom.
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Robert Schlumpe
Fun Point
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Thieu Fails To Address Graft Cleanup In Nation Address
In Saigon President Nguyen Van Thieu delivered a nation address focusing on inflation and budget balance, but offered no concrete steps on eradicating corruption. He noted a $21.2 million deficit in an $80 million budget and discussed mobilization for defense while preserving schooling for students.
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Saigon
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Thien
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