Coco Chanel Dies at 87 Fashion Icon and Independence Advocate
Coco Chanel, famed designer of Chanel No. 5 and the independent spirit who shaped 20th century fashion, died at 87. Her life spanned scandal and glamour with a reputation for wealth, wit, and refusal to marry, while in Paris she built an enduring empire from hats to haute couture.
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Etienne Balzan
White House denies June 14 wedding for Tricia Nixorm and Ed ward Finch Cox
The Western White House said there is no information on any wedding plan for Tricia Nixorm and Ed ward Finch Cox on June 14. Connie Stuart stated no announcement or time and place has been released and no wedding is confirmed. Cox, 24, Harvard Law student and former Ralph Nader’s Raiders member, and Tricia have dated for seven years.
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New York
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Washington Star
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Lynda Bird Robb
Luci Johnson Nugent
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British Protest Soviet Policies Toward Jews
In London Jewish leaders staged a traditional ram horn protest outside the Soviet Embassy to urge public trials and emigration for Jews in Russia. Maj. Herbert Samek led a deputation that handed a note to a third secretary, later to Ambassador Smirnovsky, as Britain's Chief Rabbi Manuel Jakobovits attended and commented on signs of Russian sensitivity to public opinion.
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Russia
Herbert Samek
Association of
Samek
Mikhail Smirnovsky
Britain
Immanuel Jakobovits
Regulation of Computer Dating Urged
New York attorney general Louis Lefkowitz called for legislation to regulate computer dating services after widespread complaints. He proposed background checks on operators, qualification and financial asset requirements, and limits on contract lengths amid reports of five year terms and $500 fees. He also suggested licensing auto mechanics and creating a new agency to handle public utility rate increase requests.
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New York
Louis J. Lefkowitz
Wnbc-Tv
Direct Line
Lefkowitz
Tax Breaks For Industry Revised
government survey says industry will boost modernization spending by 1.4 percent in 1971. Treasury plans faster tax writeoffs via administrative action to bypass Congress, cutting receipts by 1.4 billion in year one and 3.7 billion in year two, with effects easing later.
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Treasury
Congress
Nixon Plans Volunteer Army With Pay Increases
President Nixon outlines a transition to a volunteer force with a $2 billion pay and incentive package starting July 1. The plan includes a 20 percent raise for those under two years service, civilian contract meals to replace KP, more ROTC scholarships, higher ranks for skilled enlistees, and increased roles for women. Reactions from lawmakers praised and questioned the changes.
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Kelley
Bill Nichols
D-Ala
Alexander Pirnie
R-N.y
Viets Reds Clash Near Saigon and Cambodian Tensions Rise
The report details a clash near Saigon with four enemy soldiers killed and no South Vietnamese casualties. It notes 10,500 South Vietnamese troops in eastern Cambodia and Laird's Saigon visit amid concerns a North Vietnamese push could threaten South Vietnam. Moorer to Phnom Penh, briefings on Cambodia, and planned withdrawals are described, with Laird en route to Honolulu and possible San Clemente stop.
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Phnom Penh
Moorer
Ths
Honolulu
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White House
San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Washington
Man Killed in Route 5 Crash Near Farnham
Frederick J. Hogg 27 of Silver Creek died Saturday night when his car crashed into a tree off Route 5 near Farnham Erie County.
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Bomb Blasts Damage Jeep In Singapore
Two improvised bombs damaged a British jeep at a downtown military police post in Singapore as Commonwealth leaders arrived for a summit. No injuries. debris shattered two cars. Police round up leftist militants with reports of 22 arrests amid tight security for the conference.
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Singapore
Australian High Commission
Britain plans mild protest against new anti strike law
Britain faces a mild protest plan as workers threaten to disrupt ports and trains and close factory lines Tuesday after Parliament approved the anti strike bill. The TUC urges protests during mealtimes with limited disruption while communists push for full walkouts and some unions refuse to comply.
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London
Britain
Dudley Smith
Employment and Productivity Department
Communist Party
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TUC
18 Year Old Vote Dominates Early 1971 Session
New York lawmakers opened the 1971 session focusing on an 18 year old voting amendment. Rockefeller warned of fiscal trouble in his State of the State address. Both houses expect to consider 24 bills on Monday and Tuesday with the voting measure among them.
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Rockefeller
Assembly
Senate
Brydges
Duryea
Crisis in American Education shown at White House Children Conference
A film based on Dr. Walter Lifton of Albany State University screened for delegates at the White House Conference on Children. Lifton used closed circuit TV to show how spontaneous comments by school children reveal education problems. The conference, held every decade, gathered over 4,000 delegates to Washington to discuss child rearing and schooling.
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Walter Lifton
Albany State University
White House
Jordan and Arab Forces Clash Across Lebanese Border
Artillery and mortal fire exchange occurs across the Lebanese border as Jordanian forces clash with Arab guerrillas. Reports say attacks also hit the West Bank and Gaza Strip amid a deteriorating Jordanian situation. U N mediator Jarring concludes a Jerusalem visit with remarks of value while withholding details.
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Jordan
Gaza Strip
Middle East
U.N
Gunnar V. Jarring
Jerusalem
Golda Meir
Abba Eban
New York
Jarring
Storm Forms Over Rockies With Blowing Snow
A new storm formed Sunday over the northern Rockies bringing near blizzard conditions in parts of Montana. Helena reported 3 inches of fresh snow for a 14 inch total, with subzero temperatures common. Rain hit the Pacific Northwest while the Gulf States and Carolinas saw showers. light snow in New England and along the Great Lakes. Florida had a high of 83 at Homestead AFB, while Thief River Falls, Minnesota recorded 11 below zero.
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