Nationwide student strike spreads across American campuses
The Associated Press reports a growing student strike against Nixon's Cambodia policy and the Kent State deaths. Universities shut down or held protests, with clashes in some cities. At Wisconsin Madison guards patrolled after vandalism. Seton Hall and Buffalo State saw rallies and tear gas. Princeton suspended classes while Boston University canceled exams including May 17 commencement. Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower faced strike actions. Tricia Nixon’s Finch College and Mary Washington University protests noted.
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Fed Cuts Margin on Stock Purchases to 65 Percent
The seven man board unanimously cut the margin requirement for stock bought on credit from 80 to 65 percent the lowest in seven years. Convertible bonds margins fell to 50 percent for new trades. The Fed cited a drop in broker credit and NYSE pressure to curb speculation as reasons for easing limits.
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Councils to Tour Historic Sites in Winchester Tour
Mayor William M Battaile and Winchester City Council members join a city bus tour of historic Winchester sites this afternoon. The 3 30 p m outing, hosted by the Winchester Frederick County Historical Society and Preservation of Historic Winchester, lasts about two hours with Ben Belchie leading the tour.
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Reynolds to speak at breakfast and Rotary luncheon
Lt. Gov. J. Sargeant Reynolds will keynote a Winchester breakfast at the Lee-Jackson Restaurant at 8 a.m. He will address the Winchester Rotary Club at the George Washington Hotel, with a public address at 1 p.m. In addition he is guest of the Frederick County and Clarke County Democratic Committees.
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Allies Open 3 New Fronts In Cambodia
Allied forces opened three fronts inside Cambodia while Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attacked South Vietnam, killing 46 Americans and wounding 84. A major assault on a firebase south of the DMZ left 29 Americans dead. The Paris peace talks were interrupted as North Vietnam accused the U.S. of renewed bombing. The report notes heavy fighting across northern provinces and tens of thousands of troops crossing into Cambodia.
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Wallace Forces Runoff in Alabama as Taft Wins Ohio Senate
Alabama Democrat Wallace and Governor Brewer tie, forcing a June 3 runoff after no candidate surpasses a majority. In Ohio, Rep. Taft defeats Governor Rhodes for the GOP Senate nomination, with Metzenbaum defeating John Glenn. Kent State unrest stirs national impact amid campaign rhetoric.
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Capitol Hill Opinion Undenied by Nixon Cambodia Pledge
President Nixon pledged to withdraw U S troops from Cambodia by July 1 and limit incursions to 21.7 miles, but Capitol Hill remained split with critics unmoved and supporters backing the plan. Congress members held briefings, praising openness though few new details emerged. Protest notes from campuses persisted amid the policy debate.
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