Nixon seeks swift approval of Moscow SALT accords
President Nixon urged Congress to ratify the Moscow SALT agreements with a two thirds Senate vote on the defensive ABMs and a majority on the offensive missiles accord. He framed the move as laying foundations for a new U S Soviet relationship and a path to lasting peace.
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McGovern Leads California Democrats By 20 Percent
Two polls forecast a decisive McGovern victory in California's pivotal Democratic presidential primary. Senator Humphrey denounced the Field survey as baloney while McGovern claimed a likely win in Tuesday’s race shaping the nomination outcome.
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EPA Approves Ford Conditional Certification to Avoid Shutdown
EPA chief William Ruckelshaus said Ford can produce and ship 1973 cars if initial tests show full compliance with antipollution standards. A halt could cost up to 450,000 jobs. conditional certification hinges on 50 000 mile testing and 4 000 mile interim results. 36,000 Ford workers would face layoffs if production stops.
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Power Plant Near Hanoi Knocked Out
U S jets attacked the Bao Giang power plant 25 miles northeast of Hanoi destroying its center and causing heavy smoke. A second strike hit the Cao Ning railway bridge between Hanoi and the Chinese border. The raids also damaged bridges depots and rail stock across North Vietnam with no jets lost. In South Vietnam a blast hit the command post in Qui Nhon wounding several officials and soldiers. Kontum faced a predawn assault with Vietnamese troops repelling the attack and North Vietnamese casualties reported.
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Plot to Kill Hitler Foiled by Briefcase Relocation
July 1944 army officers plotted to assassinate Adolf Hitler using plastic explosive hidden in a briefcase. The plan failed when the briefcase was moved behind a heavy table leg away from the führer, preventing detonation as intended.
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Catholic Mothers Peace Effort Gains Momentum
In Belfast two British soldiers were killed and two wounded by a border mine believed set off from inside the Republic. A second mine was found and defused. Catholic groups claim growing support for peace efforts with petitions in Belfast and Londonderry, boosting calls for IRA restraint amid continuing violence.
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South Vigo High grants diplomas to 576 graduates
Terre Haute South Vigo High School awarded diplomas to 576 seniors in the final 1971 72 Vigo County School Corporation commencement. The first class from the new southside high school included graduates from Wiley and Honey Creek with Sylvester Wilson receiving the McMillan Award as top Vigo County prep athlete.
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Weather Map Forecast and Readings Summary
National Weather Service map shows river stage 4.6 ft and a.m noon readings. Terre Haute area forecasts fair and warmer with highs in the upper 80s Indiana and Illinois forecast mild nights with sunny Saturday. Dirt dust count 73 micrograms per cubic meter. Sunrise 5 24 a.m. Sunset 8 11 p.m. Temperature at 6 a.m. 52 and 2 p.m. 79.
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Scott Discusses County Contracts and County Home
Democratic candidate John A. Scott spoke to West Terre Haute Jaycees about bidding on contracts and funding for the county home. He advocated bidding for all legal contracts over 2000 dollars and proposed transferring Rose Dispensary Trust Fund money to aid the elderly and ill residents.
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Cooties State Convention Under Way at VFW Post
The Military Order of the Cooties holds its state convention at Lawton-Byrum VFW Post 972 from Friday to Sunday. Guests include Supreme Commander Randy Lofgram and Supreme President Sarah Ducharme. state leaders Jack Daniel and Beatrice Gilliam present. Activities start Friday 9 am with events, a Saturday dinner and dance, and Sunday officer elections with a 1:30 pm installation.
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