Assassination Attempt Amid Amman Warfare Escalates
King Hussein survived an assassination attempt as Jordanian troops fought Palestinian guerrillas in Amman. Cease fire talks failed as heavy bombardment and street fighting continued, with casualties among civilians and a French Embassy attache wounded at a roadblock near the Intercontinental Hotel. The incident followed the kidnapping and release of Morris Draper, the U.S. Embassy political officer.
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Western governors back wage price controls as last resort
A group of western governors voiced support or openness to wage and price controls to curb inflation. Washington Governor Dan Evans urged intensified presidential persuasion and possibly power, while Arizona’s Gov John Williams opposed immediate controls. Idaho’s Gus Samuelson supported standbys authority as last resort, with Montana’s Forrest Anderson backing the idea and Oregon’s Tom McCall previously signaling favor. The conference highlighted state government reorganization and accountability as essential to any policy action.
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Blackmun Sworn as Associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court
Justice Harry A. Blackmun of Minnesota is sworn in by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger joining the Supreme Court as the ninth member. The oath ends a 13 month period with a full nine member bench. Dorothy Blackmun is pictured kissing her husband before the ceremony.
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747 Training Concluded at Roswell Site
Pan Am ended its Roswell New Mexico 747 training program at Roswell Industrial Air Center after eight months. About 400 pilots and flight engineers completed training. last plane leaves June 11, three days early. Remaining staff shrink to a skeleton crew next week as 33 trainees depart for San Francisco and New York, Los Angeles and Miami assignments follow.
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Kosygin May Vacate Post
The Daily Mail reports Alexei Kosygin may step down as Soviet Premier this month. British and Western officials express caution noting no new indications of an imminent departure. Possible successors Kiril Mazurov or Dmitri Polyansky viewed as likely, with Kosygin reportedly ailing.
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Be Counted Project Draws City Response
About 100 Chaves Countians who felt undercounted in the 1970 census told the Roswell Chamber of Commerce by midmorning. The chamber reported six families submitted forms and about 35 others called with households totaling around 100 people. The group urged anyone missing, or with unmailed forms, to respond to correct Roswell and Chaves County figures, which could affect representation and economic planning.
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Mayors to Be Notified Of Correction Procedure
Rep. Ed Foreman announces Census officials will notify mayors in New Mexico communities on correcting errors in counts and provide procedures. He notes concerns over potential miscounts affecting state and federal projects for ten years while Artesia Chamber reports many residents did not receive forms and urges protests if uncontacted residents persist.
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Nixon to Unveil Revised Welfare Overhaul Plan
The Nixon administration announced a revised public welfare overhaul to be unveiled Wednesday. After meeting with Republican leaders, Senate GOP leader Hugh Scott said the changes aim to boost job incentives, including a proposed minimum annual income of 1600 dollars for a family of four.
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Probe Finds Insufficient Evidence of Snipers in Kent State and Jackson State
Assistant Attorney General Jerris Leonard says there is insufficient evidence to confirm sniper fire at the Kent State and Jackson State shootings. He notes cooperation gaps with Mississippi officials and hints at possible federal subpoenas if needed, while a revised Justice Department report softens criticism of police firepower.
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Blackmun Sworn In as 98th Supreme Court Justice
Harry A Blackmun of Rochester Minnesota is sworn in as the 98th Supreme Court justice. He takes the oath on a Bible before Chief Justice Warren Burger and will sit on the Eighth Circuit before joining the nation’s highest court. The ceremony features a quiet White House reception with President Nixon and remarks by Burger.
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Skeen enters hospital for tests and possible surgery
State Sen Joseph Skeen 42 a Lincoln County rancher and Republican nominee for lieutenant governor entered Bataan Memorial Hospital Albuquerque for tests and possible surgery a hospital spokesman said his condition is good.
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