Viet critics break silence on Nixon Vietnam policy
Three long time critics led by Senator Albert Gore openly broke with President Nixon over Vietnam policy. They accused the administration of seeking a client state in Vietnam while trying to reassure the public with secret talks. Gore D Tenn and fellow senators challenged the credibility of secret negotiations and warned that troop withdrawals alone would not end the war.
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Truman turns 85 in Independence as Nixon Vietnam critique grows
Former President Harry S Truman, shown in Independence, turned 85 and planned a quiet day at home. The article also covers Senate debate on Vietnam policy, with Gore, Pell, and Hughes challenging Nixon and Johnson, questioning secret negotiations and seeking a settlement. The piece notes no broad dissent among senators toward Nixon, while Mansfield praises South Vietnam's Thieu for coalition readiness.
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Weather outlook with scattered showers and cool weekend
Cloudy conditions with showers ending today and cooler temperatures. Highs in the 60s, tonight and Saturday lows in the 40s, Saturday highs in the 50s to 60s. Winds west to northwest 10 to 25 mph. Middletown rainfall to date 10.05 inches vs last year 8.48 inches.
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Black leader calls reparations idea preposterous
New York reports Bayard Rustin criticizes the Black Economic Development Conference demand for 500 million dollars from churches as preposterous. He argues reparations are not owed and emphasizes that Black people seek opportunity to work and provide for their families. Full story, Page 65.
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The Times Herald BECO FB wD May 1969 edition data
A historical newspaper masthead for The Times Herald BECO FB wD Vol 13 No 240 dated May 9 1969 from Middletown New York lists publication daily mornings Monday through Saturday and details pricing for single copies deliveries and annual mail subscriptions across Orange Sullivan Ulster Sussex and Pike counties. It also notes postpaid circulation figures for April 1969 and a year-over-year comparison.
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Viet Nam War Casualties and Global News Digest
The report details American battle deaths in the Viet Nam war surpassing 4,009 for 1969 through last weekend, with 4,108 killed and 25,432 wounded since January 1969. It also notes 34,651 Americans killed since 1961 and 222,300 wounded, plus 1,308 missing, while Communist casualties exceed 491,696 since 1961.
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Ten Soviet generals die in suspected air crash or rocket blast
Ten Soviet generals, mostly in their fifties, died within three weeks in what diplomatic reports call tragic on duty deaths. Red Star announced the tenth death, noting several served in air defense and missile commands. The pattern echoes past Soviet fatalities linked to rocket tests and on duty incidents.
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Hoover Nears 45 Years as FBI Chief on Retirement Rumors
Inside story notes J Edgar Hoover approaching his 45th anniversary as FBI director amid growing speculation he could retire. Hoover was appointed by President Calvin Coolidge, shaping the agency for decades.
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