Nixon outlines Vietnam withdrawal plan with caveats
President Nixon in a nationwide address says a secret timetable for withdrawing all U.S. ground combat forces from South Vietnam exists and that Hanoi could derail it by increasing pressure. He reveals a secret 1969 exchange with Ho Chi Minh that supports his view Hanoi blocks peace.
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Nixon
U.S
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Central Highlands
Doves Displeased By Nixon's Talk
Initial congressional response to President Nixon's Vietnam speech split along party lines. Doves such as Senator George McGovern condemned it as the same failed policy, while Republicans and some Democrats praised it as a turning point and courageous. Byrd noted little new content but signaled support for backing the president.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
House Republi
Stennis
Sen
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Dva
Reds Attack 3 U.S. Viet Bases Overnight
The Communist Command launched heavy ground assaults against at least three U.S. firebases north of Saigon. Three Americans were killed and 57 wounded, with 156 enemy troops killed and seven captured in 24 hours. A major four hour attack on a U S 1st Air Cavalry firebase left two Americans dead and 27 wounded.
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Saigon
U.S
1St Air Cavalry
Central Highlands
Cambodia
Bu Prang
Nixon speech in Saigon gains government approval
The White House announced that Saigon gave advance approval to President Nixon's televised address. Ziegler said talks with Vietnam, Congress allies, and other governments were completed. Meanwhile, fighting north of Saigon continued with casualties on both sides and bases abandoned near Bu Prang.
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Ho Chi Minh
Paris
North Vietnam
White House
United States
Vietnam
Washington
Saigon
Oval Office
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Congress
U.S
South Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nixon’s 1971 Budget Projection Exceeds $200 Billion
The Nixon administration hints the first budget will exceed 200 billion dollars as agencies face strict cuts. Fiscal 1971 outlays may rise about 10 billion above the current 192.9 billion target ending June 30. An admin source says the 1971 surplus could be far smaller than the 5.9 billion forecast if Vietnam developments do not change.
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Nixon
Congress
Vietnam
White House
Pentagon
Defense Department
Lyndon B. Johnson
Melvin R. Laird
U.S
Guerrillas Reach Cease Fire but New Shelling Hits Sidon
Palestinian guerrillas and Lebanon announced a cease fire after seven hours of talks in Cairo while gunfire and three explosions shook Sidon 24 hours after the accord. Arafat said Palestinians would have freedom to move in certain Lebanon areas as clashes near Ein el Hilweh refugee camp continued. The violence followed a cessation declared at midnight Sunday and involved Syrian Saika fighters arriving near the camp.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
Israel
Cairo
al Fatah
Yasir Arafat
Arafat
Sidon
Ein el Hilweh
Saika
Rashaya
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Pinpoint Moon Shot Newest Aim
Cape Kennedy AP astronauts aim for pinpoint lunar landings on Apollo 12 and 13 missions. Conrad and Bean target rugged terrain near a crater with Surveyor 3 nearby while Gordon orbits to support. precision landings will decide success beyond mere contact down.
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Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Moon
Neil
Charles Conrad Jr
Conrad
Alan L. Bean
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Bean
Richard F. Gordon Jr
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Preliminaries Waived In Plattsburgh Hijack Hearings
Six accused American air hijackers were granted speedy hearings in Plattsburgh as they await transfer to cities where federal complaints were filed. They waived preliminary hearings, faces possible death penalty under air piracy laws, bail set at 100000 to 200000 each totaling 750000, and will be moved to Savannah El Paso Baltimore Miami and Miami final destinations determined by the U S marshal’s office.
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Cuba
United States
William Quinlan
U.S
Joseph Kelly
Robert Lee Sandlin
Wichita Falls Tex
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Kelly
Raymond Anthony Sr
Baltimore
Purdue University
Thomas J. Boynton Jr
Western Michigan University
Joseph C. Crawford
St. Simons Island
Thomas George Washington
Gary
Ind
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Crawford
el Paso
Anthony
Washington
Boyle
Boynton
Miami
Jennifer
Clinton County
Canada
Montreal
Champlain
U.S. Marshal’s Office
Utica
Mansfield Kennedy Push for Higher Personal Tax Exemption
Senate leaders Mansfield and Kennedy urge raising the personal income tax exemption from 600 to about 1000 dollars. Treasury estimates show a 12 billion dollar annual revenue loss with the increase, while Finance Committee and Republicans signal a stiff floor fight as debate on the tax reform bill nears.
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UPI
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Edward M. Kennnedy
Mansfield
Senate Finance Committee
Kennedy
Treasury Department
John J. Williams
Del
Finance Committee
Republicans urge end to U.S. chemical and biological weapons
A group of 16 Republicans led by Rep. Howard W. Robison asks President Nixon to scrap all U.S. chemical and biological arms. Other signers include Rep. Frank L. Horton of Rochester and Rep. Ogden R. Reid of Purchase, aligning with Democratic critique by Rep. Richard D. McCarthy of Buffalo.
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Washington
UPI
Howard W. Robison
Owego
N.Y
Nixon
U.S
Robison
Frank L. Horton
Rochester
Ogden R. Reid
Purchase
Richard D. McCarthy
Buffalo
Rome Prosecutor Ends Hijack Investigation
Rome prosecutor wraps up the preliminary probe into hijacker Raphael Minichiello after five charges—kidnapping violence and importing possession and carrying weapons of war—are filed against the 20 year old U.S. Marine. The judge will decide next steps amid possible psychiatric review.
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Rome
Raphael Minichiello
U.S
Minichiello
Massimo Carli
Carli
Trans World Airlines
California
Italy
Regina Coeli
Nixon makes test of strength in New Jersey and Virginia
President Nixon campaigns in New Jersey and Virginia as he seeks to bolster GOP strength in off year races. Key contests include New Jersey’s 8th District seat, the New York City mayoral race, and several city races with party splits and civil rights issues shaping strategies.
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Virginia
White House
New York
John V. Lindsay
Charles Joelson
Eugene Boyle
Robert A. Roe
Linwood Holton
Holton
William C. Battle
U.S
Harry F. Byrd Jr
William T. Cahill
Robert B. Meyner
Meyner
Cahill
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Mario A. Procaccino
John Marchi
Marchi
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Liberal Party
New York State
Procaccino
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Conn
Carl B. Stokes
Ralph J. Perk
Richard Austin
Wayne County
Roman Gribbs
Gribbs
Austin
Wilber Smith
NAACO
Ann Uccello
Uccello
Connecticut
New Haven
Paul Capra
Yale University
Richard C. Lee
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