Contempt for flag case and notable 1960s headlines
A Hampden youth faced 60 days in jail for sewing a miniature American flag to his trousers in a protest. The case followed an Aug. 21 arrest after an irate citizen reported the display. In other items, former astronaut Frank Borman relayed to President Nixon a lack of major breakthroughs with Hanoi yet noted new initiatives by several nations. Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox vacationed secretly at the Western White House, while Joan Kennedy announced a public piano debut in Philadelphia. Senator Percy plans to end a $50,000 reward for his slain daughter Valerie four years after the murder. A Toronto mother in Ontario became the first female crane operator, highlighting women's wage gains and breaking gender roles.
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Cambodian Troops Re capture Village Srang Near Phnom Penh
Cambodian battalions including mercenaries trained in South Vietnam retake Srang, 26 miles south of Phnom Penh, from Viet Cong after three days of fighting. Commander Thanh Crach declares victory as casualties mount in the wider Vietnam war.
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Elkin Leads in North Dakota Primary by 94 Votes
Republican endorsed candidate Richard Elkin led Democrat opponent Robert McCarney by 94 votes with 1,084 of 1,071 precincts reporting in North Dakota's western district. Elkin held the early edge Tuesday with margins fluctuating as returns arrived on Wednesday. Elkin tallied 1,431 votes to McCarney's 1, AI.
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U S Envoy and Suharto Meet in Paris and The Hague
U S Ambassador David Bruce met North Vietnam's Xuan Thuy in Paris to push for a conciliatory path to talks ending stalemate. Thuy insisted on U S withdrawal and rejection of Thieu regime terms.Meanwhile Indonesia's President Suharto arrived in The Hague for a delayed state visit, amid high security after Ambon rebels stormed the Indonesian embassy and hostage tensions.
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Yippie Leader Starts Tax Free Foundation
Yippie leader Jerry Rubin has created a tax exempt foundation, the Social Education Foundation also called the Jerry Rubin Fund, to shield income from federal tax. The foundation holds rights to Rubin's book Da Ti and proceeds support its tax defenses and alleged relief aims. It is six months delinquent in filing a mandatory IRS statement.
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Mitchell Will Visit Campuses
Atty. Gen. John Mitchell will lead about 50 Justice Department officials on a tour of college campuses next month. The aim is to discuss crime civil rights and other issues with students and faculty in Q and A sessions rather than campaign work. Mitchell will not visit all campuses and four teams are targeted for a pilot, with selections to be cross sectional despite hostile campus views toward the administration.
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