Chinese Army Calls for US Pullout Across Asia
In Beijing, PLA leaders mark Army Day by urging complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines and other regions. The exhibit underscores the army as fighting and production force, while reiterating aims to oust U.S. troops from Indochina and other occupied areas. No official comment on Nixon or Kissinger visits is reported.
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Berlin accord seen promise for four-power talks on city
Western officials say Soviet acceptance of civilian access to West Berlin as part of a new four power accord improves chances for a Berlin settlement. Chancellor Brandt said Berlin talks may enter a decisive phase next week as Moscow abandons East Germany sole traffic control claim. Meanwhile Forbes Field in Pittsburgh will host a new University of Pittsburgh law school and social science complex.
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U.S. to Cut Troops in Vietnam as Clashes Persist
The United States announces a 2,900-man troop reduction while reporting sporadic clashes in Vietnam and Cambodia. U.S. forces total 226,300 in Vietnam, with a target of 184,000 by December 1. An American helicopter was shot down near Hue, killing two crew, in the war’s 7,877th aircraft loss. South Vietnamese air strikes in Cambodia claim 200 enemy killed and 10 houses destroyed near Neak Luong.
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Sudan Orders Out Soviet Envoy And Bulgarian Ambassador
Sudan expelled the top Soviet diplomat in Khartoum within 48 hours and ordered the Bulgarian ambassador to leave. The move follows Sudan's anger at Soviet and Bulgarian press attacks on Numairi's anti-Communist regime amid a crackdown on Communists and reported arrests since July.
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Soviet Archive Says JFK Rejected Summit Talks Over Missiles
Soviet archive material published by Anatoly A. Gromyko states Premier Khrushchev proposed a US Soviet summit four days before Kennedy announced the Cuban missile crisis. Gromyko defends the Soviet stance, noting deployment of missiles in Cuba and Kennedy’s later decision not to press the issue.
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Sisco meets with top Israelis in Jerusalem talks
U S assistant secretary of state Joseph Sisco held a 2 1/4 hour meeting in Mrs Meirs office with Prime Minister Golda Meir and top aides Defense Minister Moshe Dayan Foreign Minister Abba Eban Deputy Premier Yigal Allen and Siscos aide Alfred Atherton The discussions aimed at Israeli flexibility on bargaining per a communique described as practical open and friendly
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Allies offer high rewards for Viet Cong leadership
The United States and South Vietnam plan to pay up to 11 000 as rewards for information leading to the capture of key Viet Cong leaders. The program will start as a pilot in four provinces, aimed at mobilizing civilians against the underground network. Officials warn the subversive apparatus could intensify after American troop withdrawal.
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Two Strong Earthquakes Hit Japan Shake Off Urakawa
Two powerful quakes struck northern and central Japan near Urakawa off Hokkaido causing panic but no casualties or major damage reported. Rail service on 33 trunk lines paused about an hour, then resumed after checks. A tidal wave warning was issued and later canceled as center depths were placed about 25 miles beneath the Pacific.
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Lunar rocks from Apollo 15 spark crust origin talk
Apollo 15 astronauts collected rocks at the Apennine base that scientists say may be large anorthosites. MIT expert Dr S A Zist notes the samples could reveal pieces of the moon’s original crust formed over four billion years ago.
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Apollo 15 Moon Drop Confirms Galileo Gravity Theory
Apollo 15 command module pilot David Scott and lunar module pilot James Irwin demonstrated on the moon that a hammer and a feather fall at the same rate in a vacuum. The live TV demonstration echoed Galileo's conclusions about gravity, showing both objects striking the surface together.
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World Scout Jamboree Opens at Mt Fuji Site
The Boy Scouts 13th world jamboree opens at Asagiri Heights on Mt Fuji's western slope with over 30,000 participants from 89 nations at a 500 acre camp 90 miles west of Tokyo. The United States sends the largest foreign delegation with about 8,000 members. The event runs until August 9 with a World Scouts council meeting to begin August 12 in Tokyo.
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Weather forecast shows scattered thundershowers in multiple regions
A cool night across most of the nation gives thundershowers in the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Gulf Coast, Florida and a band from Oklahoma through the lower Great Lakes to New England. Cooler weather persists in the northern and central plains.
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Area Weather Brief For Sunday and Tuesday
The area sees a high of 81 and a low of 52 on Sunday with an overnight low of 62. A 9 am temperature is reported today. No precipitation from 7 am Sunday to 7 am today. Sunset today is 8 13. Sunrise Tuesday is 5 59 and sunset Tuesday 8 12.
Apollo 15 timetable and related notes
Apollo 15 timetable lists key actions from 5:55 p.m. to 8:16 p.m. including Falcon and Endeavour maneuvers and the 8:05 p.m. impact of Falcon. Eight-hour rest periods follow with sleep periods resuming at 4:16 a.m. two days of lunar orbit observations outlined. Also notes SIU cinema professor John Mercer narrating VOA radio series on early cinema. POLICE BRIEF Carbondale: David Cohn, Pp: $60 no valid license.
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Apollo 15 Moon Post Office Cancels Stamp on Moon
Apollo 15 astronauts set up a lunar post office at Hadley Rille, canceling a new stamp honoring United States space achievements. Dave Scott notes the stamp reads United States in space a decade of achievement and plans to deliver the letter upon return.
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