NAACP leader endorses modest Nixon steps to improve race relations
At the NAACP annual convention in Minneapolis Spokane Spottswood cites Nixon a dministration as having taken cautious steps toward Black advancement in housing education and employment while warning the group to monitor ongoing federal actions and press for progress. The convention draws about 2 500 delegates as leaders pledge continued advocacy for civil rights and equal opportunities. In Chattanooga Tennessee an explosion damages the home of James R Maples president of the local NAACP chapter. arson investigators assign about 1 000 in damage and no cause yet determined. Senator Hubert Humphrey pledges resources to help Black Americans gain equal rights and meaningful jobs.
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Judge Nominates Foreman for Bexar County Grand Jury
Frank G Prassel of Prassel Manufacturing Co was named foreman of the July August Bexar County Grand Jury by Judge John Benavides. Fernando Villasana was named assistant foreman. Other jurors include Max Fuentes Jr Ernest Urbanawicz Eulogid Tijerina Yolanda Carlos Orozco Emery Mrs Joel Castillo Hearne Aud Mrs Amador Aguilar Albert R Parez A B Semmler Hobart Hyson Jr Elvis Ray Josden and others.
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Emery
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Kissinger Arrives in New Delhi Amid Protests
White House adviser Henry Kissinger landed in New Delhi under heavy protest over U.S. arms shipments to Pakistan during East Pakistan's crisis. Police kept demonstrators away as Kissinger planned talks with Prime Minister Gandhi and top Indian officials.
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Japjivan Ram
Nixon team clings to hard line over Viet Cong seven point plan
AP dispatch from Hanoi reports Vietnam policy chief Radin Hanoi decries an obdurate U S stance toward the Viet Cong seven point proposal. The plan calls for immediate U S troop withdrawal and prisoner releases by year end, presented during Paris talks last Thursday.
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President May Lose Support as House Divides on Vietnam
Washington reports show key lawmakers from both parties leaning against Nixon's Vietnam policy. Rep John Anderson and others in the House GOP Conference hint they would back withdrawal if Saigon cannot sustain its regime. The House previously split 343 to 562 on a general endorsement of Nixon's approach, while Mansfield proposed nine month troop withdrawal tied to draft law renewal.
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Nixon backs 26th Amendment with Young Americans ceremony
President Nixon certifies the 26th Amendment allowing 18-year-olds to vote. Officials including GSA head Kunzig and three Young Americans witnessed at the White House ceremony. Nixon urged youth participation and unity as the Battle Hymn of the Republic played.
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Detroit
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Tenn
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Concord
Calif
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Pakistan to Start Trial Production at First Nuclear Plant
Pakistan will begin trial electricity generation at its first nuclear power station in Rawalpindi by August. The Canadian aided project costs about 89 million dollars and aims for full production by year end to boost Karachi industrial power by 37 thousand kilowatts.
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