Nixon visits Leningrad amid war memorials and summit talks
President Nixon toured Leningrad visiting mass graves and the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier with Nikolai Podgorny. He signed the guest book for Tanya the heroine of the siege and viewed Tanya's diary. The trip follows a nuclear arms pact signing and precedes visits to Kiev and Iran.
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Nixon Brezhnev sign historic missiles limits pact in Moscow
In Moscow Nixon and Brezhnev signed a treaty to limit defensive missile sites and launchers and a five year agreement restricting offensive missiles. The accord requires Senate consent and gives the Soviets a long range missile edge while both sides pursue broader disarmament. Nixon then visited Leningrad before resuming summit talks.
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Humphrey's 61st birthday set for quiet LA party
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey turns 61 today and plans a low key birthday at a Los Angeles area home he shares with a key adviser. He and opponent Sen. George McGovern meet Sunday on CBS Face the Nation for their California primary campaign.
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Tank Assaults on Kontum Rebuffed by U S Forces
South Vietnamese troops repelled a second North Vietnamese tank assault on Kontum as heavy street fighting continued in the city. U S jets and helicopters destroyed several tanks and damaged a northeast rail bridge, while combat stretched to An Loc and Haiphong with multiple casualties reported.
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New Jersey protests Virginia sewage sludge dumping plan
New Jersey Environmental Commissioner urged Virginia to halt dumping of over a million gallons of sewage sludge off the New Jersey coast next week. The plan followed an illegal 300000 gallon discharge in Hampton Roads, blamed on an overanxious employee.
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Memorial Day Publication Notice by The Star
The Star will not publish on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Readers are advised to note the holiday and plan accordingly for next issue.
Pleasant Memorial Day Weekend Weather Outlook in Local Area
Sunny Memorial Day weekend with 70s temperatures inland and 70s to 80s later. Beach risks include heavy seas and currents tonight and Sunday. Memorial Day services in Winchester and Berryville feature speakers from Shenandoah College and churches, with VFW and Girl Scout participation.
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