Brezhnev Opens Two Days of Talks With Pompidou
Soviet leader Brezhnev began two days of talks with French President Pompidou in Paris aimed at shaping a proposed super East West summit in December. France seeks to preserve national defense sovereignty and is wary of excluding others from European decisions. The discussions face friction over force reductions and nuclear limits amid evolving Western ties.
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Frederick County Board to debate ordinances and rezonings
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors plans a 7 p.m. regular session at 9 Court Square with 3 ordinances and 12 rezonings on the agenda. Final votes follow an 8:45 p.m. public hearing on ordinances including tax exemptions for pollution control equipment and late property tax penalties.
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Ship Saudi sinks with 55 feared lost off Somali coast
The Indian merchantman passenger ship Saudi capsized in the Indian Ocean near Somalia. Forty-three survivors including the captain were rescued. eight bodies recovered, 47 missing. The destroyer USS Jonas Ingram, and ships Leora and Siris, aided in recovery. A crewman said a large wave shifted cargo and no lifeboats were manned.
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Ingram
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Gulf of Aden
House and Senate move to cut off Cambodia bombing funds
Congress acts to block new U S spending for bombing in Cambodia and Indochina with two amendments, sending a continuing resolution to the floor as Nixon faces a 10 day window to veto or accept a 3.4 billion supplemental bill. Ford and Mansfield push for or against the veto while seeking a Cambodia cease fire.
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Senate Unit Approves Kelley to Head the FBI
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Clarence M. Kelley, Kansas City police chief, to be FBI director with no dissent. Nixon had named Kelley on June 8 after withdrawing L. Patrick Gray III. Critics cited alleged police brutality affecting blacks amid past riots. others defended Kelley’s 12 years as police chief and 21 years with the FBI.
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Martin Luther King Jr
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First Reduction in State Welfare Rolls in Five Years
Virginia reports the first drop in Aid to Dependent Children recipients in five years, from 162 905 in April to 161 109 in May, a decline of 1 796. The move follows federal warnings of possible loss of up to 10.8 million in funds and tighter state/local controls, with annual savings projected near 750 000.
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U S dollar rises on hoped trade data in Washington
European currencies moved higher against the dollar as traders anticipated strong foreign trade figures to be released in Washington later. Dean’s testimony had little effect on early exchange or gold markets.
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Heavy fighting reported in Mekong Delta amid Viet Cong push
Saigon reports Viet Cong gains near Vi Thanh with 86 cease-fire violations in 24 hours. Initial Mekong Delta field data show 38 Communist fatalities and government losses of four killed and 77 wounded across two battles. Cambodian raids by U S B52s toward Khmer Rouge positions near Phnom Penh noted.
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Dean Testifies Nixon Aides Likely Informed on Watergate
John W. Dean III tells Senate Watergate hearings he believes White House aides relayed information about wiretapping and the cover up to President Nixon. He cites Haldeman and Ehrlichman as central figures and says he acted on their instructions while later unfolding the case to prosecutors.
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Nixon Keeps Close Tabs on Watergate Hearings
President Nixon maintains a business as usual stance while aides report he closely monitors the Senate Watergate hearings. Press secretary Ziegler says Nixon is aware of proceedings but has not watched televised hearings. plans for California stay through July 4 are discussed with aides and Kissinger Haig.
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