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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
1
U S planes claimed a rapid success in North Vietnam with five F4 Phantom fighters destroying 13 antiaircraft guns in under an hour. The action occurred after hostile fire near Mu Gia Pass as the jets bombed targets in Laos and North Vietnam.
Negotiations in Paris on Vietnam peace drag on three years after opening with North Vietnamese envoy Xuan Thuy and U S Ambassador Harriman meeting at the Majestic Hotel. Blame for stalemate lies with Washington and Saigon, while Hanoi and the Viet Cong demand a withdrawal date not accepted by President Nixon and U S disengagement moves continue.
In Washington AP report the Nixon administration delays a vote on halving U S troops in Europe for a week as Senate leaders maneuver. Mansfield and Mathias press for an immediate vote while White House seeks to block alternatives and defeat the troop-cut proposal. Stennis notes many senators want time to speak on the measure.
Vatican sources say the apostolic letter addresses women's liberation generation gap race conflict pollution and urban sprawl. It advocates a democratic approach involving all people without totalitarianism and condemns Catholic affiliation with Communism while allowing some leeway for non avowedly atheistic socialism.
A major quake struck around Burdur in southwest Turkey killing at least 58 and injuring hundreds. Burdur's governor reported 18 deaths in Burdur and 20 in nearby villages, with officials fearing higher tolls as rescuers dig out survivors.
Gov. Rockefeller said any plan to increase revenue sharing with local governments or to fund parochial schools would require new taxes. He favored aid to non private schools but tied it to a tax increase and warned the package could not be financed from existing funds. He also criticized Langley and said the Spence-Lerner bill faced opposition, signaling possible last days gridlock in the 1971 session.
The New York Court hears arguments on the Rockefeller budget amid a favorable appellate ruling that rejects strict itemization. The Appellate Division ruled detailing every salary is impractical, allowing detailed but not exhaustive listings. The Civil Service Employees Association had challenged the budget after layoffs.
Funeral services for Lowell H. Bryce 76 a Troy funeral director and past grand commander of New York Grand Commandery died suddenly at home. Bryce Funeral Home 276 Pawling Ave will host services at 10 a.m. Saturday with Rev George Borthwick officiating.
London reports global currency turmoil drives bullion markets with gold rising to 18 month high as uncertainty over dollar value prompts steady demand. Dealers note no panic as price moves reflect euro monetary crises and expectations for West German stabilization.
The Commerce Department reported April personal income rose by 4.5 billion dollars at an annual rate, slower than February and consistent with a weak economy. Wage and salary gains led the increase, while unemployment edged up to 6.1 percent and wholesale prices accelerated.
The House voted $85 million to restart the American SST project amid a split Senate battle. Initial test won 201 to 195. backers secured 201 to 197 on a second vote after an eight week setback, 215 to 204.
Rep Samuel S Stratton and 200 other House members voted to resume funding for the supersonic transport project. Carleton J King stayed recorded against, while shifts in support balanced the chamber. Mansfield forecast a tense Senate fight after past 51 to 46 defeat and Nixon praised the reversal.
Sen. Alan Cranston said an administration bill to aid Lockheed with 250 million in loan guarantees must include a clean sweep of Lockheed's 14 directors or risk failure in Congress. He warned without a purge the company could face a billion dollar bankruptcy and widespread layoffs.
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