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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1972
Page
1
U S B52 bombers conducted the heaviest air offensive to counter a North Vietnamese Viet Cong surge. President Thieu warned of a combined military and political campaign, while Long Binh base endured rockets and fires from the shelling.
Harriman and Vance defend Shriver claim that Nixon lost an opportunity for negotiated peace in Vietnam when taking office. They note North Vietnam signalled willingness to reduce violence and withdrawal of 22 of 25 regiments, while the United States held over 500,000 troops in South Vietnam.
An Army intelligence agent roaming the DIA site in Virginia and Washington used homemade credentials to photograph badges, copy ID images, steal top secret papers, and plant listening devices. He gained access to restricted areas while security was lax, prompting talks for nearly all of DIA's 4000 employees. Officials would not discuss the incident but consider tighter safeguards.
Mostly sunny and hot today with temperatures in the mid 90s. Humidity remains high and a 20 percent chance of rain is forecast. Details appear on page 7 with weather map.
Nixon frames a $250 billion cap on federal outlays as essential while arguing that Congress may trigger big price rises or new taxes with further spending. Democrats challenge the administration’s claim that a year of economic controls has been largely successful, noting lingering price pressures.
George McGovern charged the Nixon administration with a muddy stream of promises on environmental policy. He said the actions favor special interests over the environment and the people who live in it, in a campaign white paper detailing his critique.
A high level all party talk on Northern Ireland will be held Sept 25 to 27 at a venue in England outside London. William Whitelaw said the aim is to hear views and draft firm proposals, not decide now, with delegates from seven Ulster parties invited.
The White Sox surge to first in the American League West as Wilbur Wood becomes the majors first 20 game winner. The win marks a high point for the team and solidifies their place atop the division standings.
In Miami Beach, right and left wing Republicans clash over control of the party as the Platform and Rules Committee faces hearings. Accusations of bias against antiwar witnesses and proposals to broaden convention participation trigger a high-stakes debate about openness, civil rights, and the future path of the GOP. John J. Rhodes defends the witness list amid Rosy claims.
Tulare County investigators work from a crude note in a case involving John R. Kazanjian 33, son of a San Joaquin Valley farmer, who did not return home Tuesday night. His wife Linda, 31, received a note stating they would be contacted with demands later.
An elderly Kansas couple, claiming guardianship, accuse their son Kevin Jones and his wife of kidnapping their 4 year old daughter Jennifer from the grandparents in Ottawa Kansas. The arrest followed a police stop near Jones's home after which Kevin posted bond. The case stems from a long custody dispute rooted in Jennifer’s birth in April 1968 and earlier plans toward adoption.
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