Agnew Opens 13 Day Tour To Middle East And Greece
Vice President Spiro Agnew began a 13 day swing through Turkey Iran and Greece departing from Andrews Air Force Base with his entourage. In Ankara he will meet President Sunay and explore NATO topics amid a government crisis as ministers resign from Prime Minister Erims cabinet. In Iran he will attend the 2500th monarch anniversary celebrations and meet Shah Pahlavi then proceed to Greece where Lt Gen Zoitakis will be part of talks.
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Turky Democracy in Crisis as Agnew Heads to Ankara
Vice President Agnew arrives in Ankara to discuss Turkey s shaky parliamentary democracy. Erim backed by technocrats seeks radical reforms opposed by conservative leader Demirel with the army backing a crackdown. Martial law looms as political standoff deepens in a NATO ally.
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West Coast Dockers Begin Unloading Amid Idle Ports
San Francisco AP report details a West Coast work stoppage with Los Angeles and Long Beach at a standstill while other ports resume under federal orders. The dispute centers on who may assign work slots and the use of named workers as steady crews, with 11 experienced men declined by the ILWU.
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Harris McGovern Clash Over Byrd Supreme Court Bid
AP reports Sen. Fred Harris would not back Sen. Robert Byrd if Byrd were nominated to the Supreme Court. Sen. George McGovern said he would keep an open mind but would not submit Byrd’s name, predicting Senate confirmation if nominated.
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Byrd Under Attack as Senate Scheduling Debate Bubbles Up
Washington AP reports Democratic Leader Mansfield challenges Sen. Byrd over Senate control after a volatile session on Rhodesia related chrome amendments. The feud highlights tensions with liberal Democrats over scheduling rules and Byrd influence on day to day business.
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Rogers Not Interested In Supreme Court Seat
Secretary of State William P. Rogers said on Face the Nation that President Nixon had not offered him a Supreme Court seat and that he has no interest in any appointment. He also discussed Middle East peace prospects, Thieu's reelection, and the U.N. fight over Nationalist China.
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Nixon Tax Cut Bill Faces Senate Finance Hurdle
President Nixon’s $15.4 billion tax-cut bill may be delayed by intracommittee fights over welfare reform. Nixon urged Finance Committee chair Russell Long to avoid tying welfare to tax cuts as Ribicoff’s supporters expect the panel to stall.
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Gallup survey finds more independents among young voters
A Gallup poll of 8,935 adults shows 31 percent of those 18 and over call themselves independent, 44 percent Democrats, and 25 percent Republicans. Among 18 to 20 year olds independence rises to 50 percent with 35 percent Democrats and 14 percent Republicans.
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Heavy fighting on Highway 1 near Kompong Trabek Cambodia
Conflict erupts along the Phnom Penh Saigon highway with South Vietnamese claim of 46 North Vietnamese killed. Seven South Vietnamese soldiers dead and 15 wounded. Artillery and infantry clash seven miles northeast of Kompong Trabek, a key junction on Highway 1 about 80 miles from Saigon. Communique notes clash between 9th Division troops and an enemy force of undetermined size.
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Bombings and clashes in Belfast strike amid siege on terrorists
Three bombs exploded in Belfast as troops hunted suspected attackers who blew up a tavern Saturday night killing a woman and wounding 17. A woman wounded by flying glass, a damaged pavilion used by soldiers, and two smaller pre dawn blasts added to the violence. No other casualties reported.
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Anti Thieu Leader Killed By Gunman
In Danang Police say Nguyen Ngoc Tan an anti Thieu veteran leader was shot and killed Sunday by a gunman in downtown Danang. He was alleged to work for pro government veterans. No arrest was made. Two bystanders including a woman were wounded.
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Allied bombers blast positions as border clashes surge
Allied bombers and artillery struck enemy positions while North Vietnamese troops ambushed a supply convoy along Highway 22 on the South Vietnamese side of the border. Government and enemy forces also clashed along Route 7 across the northern border amid ongoing fighting.
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California brushfire advances as crews defend towns
A four day old brushfire in Santa Barbara County pushes east on a three mile front toward Carpinteria as 1,800 firefighters work a fire break. The blaze, largest in California this year, has burned 9,000 acres, killed four people, and forced fears of evacuations before easing near agricultural land.
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