Police Brace For Massive Disruption In Washington Protest
Police cleared 15 000 demonstrators from Potomac Park and jailed about 250 as they prepared for a sunrise return. Militant leaders warned of traffic tieups and a Pentagon march, with 10 000 troops on standby and a dozen planned demonstrations across intersections and bridges.
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Faisal Makes Pro Arab Pitch In Rogers Visit
Secretary of State William Rogers met King Faisal in Riyadh and received a pro Arab plea. Faisal urged an early peace settlement while Roger’s talks with Hussein in Amman emphasized Jordan’s stance and UN 1967 resolution as the path to peace.
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Sadat Demands East Bank Troop Movement
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat urged US and Western allies to allow Egyptian troops to cross the Suez Canal and move to the east bank in a May Day speech in Cairo. Israel rejected conditions for reopening the canal proposed a day earlier.
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Sadat Fires Pro-Soviet Cabinet Aide
Cairo Egypt Ali Sabry the pro Soviet vice president was dismissed by President Anwar Sadat amid a dispute over the Egypt Syria Libya federation announced days before William Rogers planned Middle East talks. Sabry opposed the federation and his dismissal follows Sadats May Day remarks on canal reopening and troop withdrawal conditions.
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Fulbright warns protests may jeopardize Vietnam withdrawal bill
Senator J William Fulbright warned antiwar demonstrators in Washington could jeopardize Senate passage of a bill setting a date for withdrawl of U S forces from Vietnam He said protests may be counter productive if they interrupt government work and traffic He supported lawful aims but opposed illegal violence and government disruption. He noted Nixon pace slow and signaled possible Mills nomination support if he runs.
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South Viet Militia Repels Attack Near Da Nang
South Viet militia repelled a North Vietnamese Viet Cong assault around Dai Loc district headquarters, 15 miles south of Da Nang, with 92 militiamen killed and 15 killed 53 wounded reported by field notes. The communique said 2 enemy captured and 33 rifles plus 12 heavy weapons seized. A US fighter bombed a missile site in North Vietnam and the Navy said it would end active participation by mid 1972.
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Cambodian general opens path to end 13 day crisis with cabinet bid
Brig. Gen. In Tam, head of Cambodia's National Assembly, tentatively agreed to form a government and accept Premier Cheng Heng's request. He vows to fight the war, push for a six month constitution, and rebuild after Lon Nol's resignation and illness. He notes a cabinet limited to men younger than himself and would seek Lon Nol and Sirik Matak as advisers.
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Nixon Seeks 400 Million for Farmers and Exports
President Nixon proposes a 400 million package dominated by loans to aid farmers facing high costs and to boost exports. He targets a 10 billion dollar annual export goal, with anticipated this year reaching 7.4 billion. The plan expands insured ownership loans and rural water and sewer loans, among other federal and state aid.
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Rochester Teens Walk 25 Miles For Charity
In Rochester New York more than 30000 teens completed or joined part of a 25 mile charity march for Project Hope and local groups Organizers estimate 425000 to 500000 will be raised with 85 percent funding the international project. Roger Messenger 17 won the first completion time at two hours 50 minutes.
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Nine Covington youths die in car train wreck
Covington Georgia authorities report nine youths killed and one injured when a compact car carrying three boys and seven girls is struck by a freight train at an elevated unpaved crossing three miles west of the city. Victims include Danny Henderson 16 Vickie Gilstrap 14 Jimmy Do Neal Norwood 15 Dira Williams 12 Susie Ann Fuller 12 Almethin Norwood 12 Harold Tuggle 16 Sheila Woods Height 14 Peggy Ann Fuller 15.
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