Mansfield Still Sees Give-Take in Cambodia Fight
Washington AP report notes hope for a compromise on limiting Nixon's power in Cambodia. Senate leaders discuss delaying a vote to fund military actions, while White House maintains broad presidential authority. Senate balance shows 47 for Cooper Church, five leaning, 34 opposed, rest undecided.
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Frederick May Drop Tax Rate by 10 Cents
Frederick County real estate tax could drop 10 cents from the proposed 60 cent increase to 3.00 per 100 valuation, with a 3.10 tentative rate announced earlier. The board delayed final figures after executive sessions and public hearing set for Monday, while personal property stays at 4.00 per 100 and a 10 dollar motor vehicle license fee remains planned.
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Laird Proposes Jobs For Veterans From Pentagon Plan
The Pentagon may urge firms to reserve a share of jobs for discharged veterans in a voluntary program. Secretary Melvin R. Laird announced the idea in Detroit, predicting over 2 million veterans will seek civilian work in two years and urging use of GI education benefits.
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Vote Due Next Month as Campus Protests Help or Hurt 18 Vote
Washington AP reports campus violence could jeopardize passage of the 18 year old vote with a House vote due next month. GOP opposition clashes with Democratic support as antiwar protests influence lawmakers and public opinion.
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Hald
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Hickel Denies Move to Alaska Governor Race
Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel said he has no plans to resign the Nixon Cabinet to run for Alaska governor. Washington sources reported GOP pressure to return him to state politics to counter Democratic threats from William Egan. Hickel indicated he will serve the President as long as productive for Americans.
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APY
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Alaska
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William Egan
Keith Miller
Howard W. Pollock
Egan
Thousands Assault Cong Base Near Cambodian Border
South Vietnamese infantry and U S advisers push into Cambodia in a new operation, crossing roughly 10 miles inside the border near Bu Prang and Duc Lap camps. B52 raids preceded the assault as allied forces seek to crush North Vietnamese and Viet Cong sanctuaries along a 600 mile frontier.
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Ha Tien
Tinh Bien
Phnom Penh
Nixon
Bloodmobile yields 218 pints for Red Cross drive
The Winchester Frederick County Red Cross chapter reported the Bloodmobile run sponsored by the Winchester Rotary Club collected 218 pints, including 21 pints of B positive. A special request sought 20 pints of B positive for open heart surgery in the Washington area. A Water Safety Program meeting is planned at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the War Memorial Building. Nearby, Mrs. Julian Morris and her daughter saw two deer in a yard near Cedar Hill past Clearbrook.
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Clearbrook
Virginia Tech ends hunger strike over campus suspensions
Virginia Tech students vote to end a hunger strike after 40 cast ballots to end the protest. About 137 participants had joined at times, with 104 suspended for occupying Williams Hall on May 13. President Hahn released a plan giving suspendees until June 6 to seek disciplinary action, with potential return next fall. Police had arrested 107 students. some resignations and deferrals followed.
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Dick Drennon
Drennon
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T. Marshall Hahn Jr
Hahn
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Carole Hunt
Montgomery County
Norfolk State College
Student Government Association
Weather update for Virginia from AP bulletin
A cold front will reach northern Virginia tonight while most of the state stays under warm air south of the front. A late note invites readers to call 667-0145 for help and mentions Howard Johnsons Fish Fry and Schaefer Beer promotions with drink specials.
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