Nixon seizes retaliation as shield for reconnaissance flights
Washington sources say the Nixon administration leans on possible retaliation to safeguard American recon flights off North Korea. Officials refuse to confirm explicit threats amid force build‑up after Pueblo seizure and EC‑131 downing. Nixon said on April 18 that the flights would continue and be protected.
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Secret mutual withdrawal pact could be acceptable
White House sources say Nixon would accept a secret agreement with Hanoi on mutual troop withdrawal from South Vietnam if tight safeguards against violations are included. They cite it as an alternative to a formal Paris accord while noting doubts about recognizing South Vietnam as an independent state and uncertainty on timing of troop withdrawals.
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Washington
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Saigon
Senate
Cigar Store Indian Reappears in Wilmington
Police puzzled by the return of a wooden Indian from Tobacco Village in Concord Mall. The statue vanished Monday from in front of the shop and was found Saturday in front of the Wilmington Public Building with a sign around its neck reading Me no like em Concord Mall Me take em walk.
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Tobacco Illage
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Butte Girl Takes Third in Treasure State Spelling Bee
Mitzi Heard, 14, an eighth grader at St. Joseph School in Butte, placed third in Billings at the Fourth Annual Treasure State Spelling Bee. She missed in the 13th round on the word hippodrome while 14 year old Mary Jane Novak of Shep----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Billings
Butte
Mitzi Heard
Jane Novak
Shepherd
St. Joseph School
Montana
Shepherd Public School
Washington, D.C
Mary Jane Novak
Joan Neyrinck
Billings Holy Rosary
Mary Jane
Weather outlook and map note for today
Partly cloudy with rain showers described. The forecast lists temperatures around 56 with a low of 32. A weather map reference appears on Page 2 of the edition.
Thieu says enemy weaker but U S musters U S pullout depends on SV forces
President Nguyen Van Thieu told reporters in Dalat that the enemy is growing weaker but American troop withdrawals hinge on the buildup of South Vietnamese armed forces. He spoke after a Friday night meeting with Maj. Gen. Richard Schafer, deputy U S commander, whose staff plans withdrawal contingencies.
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Robert D. Ohman
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
Thieu
Dalat
Richard F
Shhaefer
Vic O'Leary to Speak at 52nd YMCA Annual Meeting
Vic O'Leary, Anaconda Co. superintendent of mines, will deliver the principal address at the 52nd annual YMCA meeting at 6:30 Monday. Bob Poore, Y president, will receive a tribute to Reno Sales, longtime Anaconda geologist.
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Vic” O'Leary
Anaconda Co
YMCA
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Bob Poore
Reno Sales
Nixon Attends Derby As Majestic Prince Wins
President Nixon becomes the first sitting president at the Kentucky Derby and backs Majestic Prince to win the 95th running. He chats with Senators Mansfield and Dirksen and greets Gov. Nunn, while his wife and others place bets on Majestic Prince and Top Knight.
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Louisville
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Bill
California
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Everett M. Dirksen
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South Carolina
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Butte Schools Face Aid Cuts If 36-Mill Levy Fails Saturday
With a 36 mill school levy again on the ballot, administrators warn alternatives include shortened terms, reduced activities, and possible closure when funds run out. State rules require 180 instructional days, cap class sizes, and risk accreditation and foundation aid if finances fall short. Extra activities like athletics and music may be curtailed to save costs.
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Butte
State Board of Public Instruction
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