Nixon vows to preserve Middle East balance and seek settlement
President Nixon told editors from 13 Western states the United States will take necessary steps to maintain balance of power in the Middle East and prevent a new Israel United Arab Republic flare up. He said the truce must be kept but cannot last indefinitely and urged a settlement while noting US concern over Iran’s buildup. He also voiced a preference for a contested Vietnam election on Oct 3.
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Flags at half staff for Justice Black funeral
President Nixon ordered flags to fly at half staff above all government installations to honor Justice Hugo L Black who died earlier in the week. Retired justices normally do not receive this honor under the flag policy.
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Brezhnev Tito sign new Belgrade peace declaration
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito signed a Belgrade Declaration affirming Yugoslavia's political independence and its right to pursue socialism in its own way. The accord calls for closer party ties, expert exchanges, and broader economic scientific and cultural links.
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Conservation leaders accuse White House and Congress of hindering wilderness act
At the Sierra Club Wilderness Conference in Washington, leaders charged that Nixon and lawmakers are delaying the National Wild Preservation Act of 1964. They note only 2 percent of potential acreage has been reviewed and pressured for executive orders to protect remaining areas.
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Is America Doomed A Max Lerner Analysis
Max Lerner argues that while doom is not certain, America faces limits on its world role and rising urban livability challenges. He calls America the most revolutionary society today, with change ongoing since the mid 1950s and continuing for about 15 years, urging cautious adaptation rather than collapse.
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Is America Doomed Readers invited to share views
The Dominion Post asks Mason-Dixon readers to write letters on the future of the nation. Send thoughts on improving institutions and ensuring fairness and justice to America Editor at Morgantown West Virginia zero six five zero five. Clippings will be sent to Mr Lerner.
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Thermic engine breakthrough eyed as clean car near
The EPA announced an experimental engine that advances emissions control and suggests truly clean cars are closer. Ford disputed the claim, saying the engine is years from production if at all viable. Nixon said an upcoming industry linked announcement would show an engine meeting stricter Clean Air Act standards by 1976.
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Nixon Plans China Trip Amid West Coast Strike Turmoil
President Nixon, en route to Alaska for a meeting with Emperor Hirohito, says China trip remains on schedule despite turmoil. He signs legislation ending a 21 year old national emergency law, meets with longshore leaders in Portland, and orders urgent talks to settle the 87 day West Coast dock strike.
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Teachers Challenge Shapp Pay Freeze In Pennsylvania
Teachers at 14 state colleges sue in Commonwealth Court over the Shapp administration delaying pay hikes until after the wage price freeze. The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties seeks to overturn Secretary Ronald Leach’s decision to withhold increments until November 14.
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