Petroleum complex attacked by bombers near Hanoi
UPI reports American F4 fighter-bombers struck a large petroleum complex about 3.5 miles from Hanoi, destroying an estimated 5.5 million gallons of fuel. The Thursday raid formed part of the heaviest bombing in North Vietnam to date, with about 680 aircraft involved. US sources say SAM sites are nearly wiped out and air operations face reduced risk, while An Loc, battered since April 6, is ordered held at all costs by President Thieu amid ongoing ground fighting and renewed clashes along Highway 13 southward.
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Nixon greeted by demonstrators in Salzberg Austria
President Nixon halted in Salzburg for 36 hours of rest before a Moscow summit. Police cleared about 200 leftist protesters at the airport as Nixon and Mrs. Nixon received flowers. Chancellor Kreisky hosted the visit, amid 1500 police on duty to guard against anti war protests. Nixon voiced hope for substantive talks to reduce world tensions.
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Middle of the road in America center strained
New York Times writer Tom Wicker offers a forward view on political centrism in an upcoming Morgantown Post editorial. The Dominion-News promotes a week-long exploration of Al Capone’s life and influence starting Tuesday. Astrograph horoscope feature is highlighted in The ost. Public notices advise home delivery details for The Past and The Dominion-News.
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Wallace receives get well messages as campaign continues
Silver Spring Maryland UPI Wallace lies in Holy Cross Hospital with unchanged condition after a would be assassin shot him. Former President Johnson Billy Graham Sammy Davis Jr and hundreds send get well notes. Campaign shifts toward Oregon Rhode Island and New Mexico with tapes ads and more funds. Aides say the campaign goes forward from here and plans are being formulated.
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Nixon Defends Controls as Price Commission Weighs Caps
Washington sources report the Price Commission is considering a 3 percent ceiling on price increases for large service industries including barber shops and restaurants as part of stronger controls. President Nixon urged continued support for wage and price measures while noting service prices rose 3.7 percent over the last quarter. He defended the program amid a recovering economy and said inflation remains a key target.
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Soviet Seaman Killed In U S Bombing At Vietnamese Port
North Vietnamese news service says a Soviet ship the Grisha Akopyan was hit by American air raids on May 10 at Cua Ong port in Quang Ninh. One sailor died instantly, two were wounded, and fires and equipment outages ensued while rescuers fought the blaze.
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Humphrey offers McGovern second position on ticket
UPI reports Sen Hubert Humphrey plans to offer his own semer tobe presidential opponent George McGovern the number two spot if nominated McGovern replied he has other plans The candidate campaigned before longshoremen on the San Francisco waterfront and farm workers in California's San Joaquin Valley.
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Coastal tanker explosion sparks brief Newport Harbor fire
An unknown origin explosion damaged a small coastal tanker in Newport Harbor as it neared the high level bridge to Jamestown Island. The Coast Guard said the blast was inside the ship. a crewman was treated for fumes. The vessel lost power and drifted toward the east shore while fire was quickly controlled. A harbor scare note involved balloons anchored across the entrance but was not linked to the incident.
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Nixon signs mixed emotions black lung benefits bill
President Nixon signed into law a liberalized federal black lung benefits bill amid miner strikes and walkouts. The extension covers 18 months and shifts costs partly to the government and coal operators, with critics arguing state funds should pay. The measure, seen as a compromise between one and two year extensions, heads to House approval after Senate passage.
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After All There Is But One Race Humanity
Quote from George Moore noting unity in humanity serves as a concise reflection on human equality and shared experience. The line underscores a universal perspective, transcending divisions and emphasizing common human bonds.
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