News stories from Monday June 1, 1970
Summaries of the stories the major media outlets considered to be of particular importance on this date:
- American astronaut Neil Armstrong is visiting Moscow; he received a cold reception. [CBS]
- Senator Margaret Chase Smith spoke against McCarthyism 20 years ago; today she denounced both right-wing and left-wing extremists. Smith wants the "silent majority" to speak up. She fears that a government of anarchy or repression may be coming. [CBS]
- White House press secretary Ron Ziegler vowed that there will be no American air or logistical support after U.S. troops leave Cambodia. [CBS]
- NBC and CBS news crews are missing in Cambodia. The reporters were last seen on Highway 3 past the last allied roadblock; Cambodian troops said that one car was gutted by fire, but no bodies were found. Reporters George Syvertsen and Gerald Miller are apparently in the Communists' hands. [CBS]
- Thailand stated that it will aid Cambodia and send troops. [CBS]
- A majority of Senators are urging the U.S. to sell jets to Israel. [CBS]
- Israel bombed Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan in retaliation for Arab attacks. [CBS]
- The death toll from the Peru earthquake is rising; thousands are feared dead. [CBS]
- Eight primaries will be held tomorrow; the Alabama run-off is particularly important. George Wallace's victory is uncertain; Wallace has made race the key issue. Governor Albert Brewer, Wallace's opponent, is Wallace's former Lt. Governor. Wallace claims that the Alabama election has national importance. Its outcome will influence President Nixon. [CBS]
- The administration announced plans to fight oil pollution; polluters will pay for the cleanup of oil spills. [CBS]
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| Date | DJIA | S&P | Volume* |
| May 29, 1970 | 700.44 | 76.55 | 14.63 |
| May 28, 1970 | 684.15 | 74.61 | 18.91 |
| May 27, 1970 | 663.20 | 72.77 | 17.46 |
| May 26, 1970 | 631.16 | 69.29 | 17.03 |
| May 25, 1970 | 641.36 | 70.25 | 12.66 |
| May 22, 1970 | 662.17 | 72.25 | 12.17 |
| May 21, 1970 | 665.25 | 72.16 | 16.71 |
| May 20, 1970 | 676.55 | 73.52 | 13.02 |
| May 19, 1970 | 691.40 | 75.46 | 9.48 |
| May 18, 1970 | 702.81 | 76.96 | 8.28 |