Violent clashes widen as foe attacks South Vietnamese posts
In three days of intensified fighting South Vietnamese outposts faced heavy ground assaults while mortar fire struck Da Nang. U S planes exchanged missiles with antiaircraft positions in North Vietnam as a newCambodian sweep began. Reports claimed Long Cheng fall, but Laos and Viet Cong sources disputed it. Nixon announced 70 000 troops would depart South Vietnam over three months, lowering American strength to 69 000 by May 1.
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Western oil firms halt negotiations in Geneva
In Geneva on Thursday Western oil majors and OPEC broke off talks over currency adjustment compensation. Nadim Pachachi said OPEC would stay until Friday to discuss participation by gulf states in oil company subsidiaries. The 11-nation group seeks windfall profits relief due to dollar devaluation.
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Pamela Chaplin Begins To Smile Again
Pamela Chaplin a 7 year old from Pottstown Pa has begun to smile after a brain injury from viral encephalitis Doctors say she may need two more years of therapy to relearn speech walking and hand movement Her parents say the smile came with a nurse present and hope remains strong as thousands send prayers and support including a $2000 donation from a Vietnam era airlift unit and offers of specialized care
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Thai troops withdraw from Vietnam to end February
Bangkok reports more than 500 Thai troops returned from South Vietnam on Thursday, reducing the Thai contingent there to about 5,000. The withdrawal will continue until the end of February, when a small naval ship with roughly 120 crewmen remains.
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Thanking readers after remodeling and inviting visits
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