An Loc holds against North Vietnamese assault night of siege
UPI report from Phu Bai says An Loc bayonet defense by South Vietnamese forces and allied airpower halted a massive North Vietnamese push. US troops fought first ground skirmishes since the offensive began two weeks earlier as six waves of B-52 bombers battered positions within a mile of An Loc near the provincial capital. The battle for An Loc and surrounding areas continued with heavy casualties reported among American troops and fierce clashes near Kompong Trach in Cambodia.
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Senate approves war powers curbs in landmark vote
The Senate passed a historic war powers bill by 6 to 16, aimed at forcing a president to obtain prior congressional approval before committing U.S. forces to prolonged overseas fighting. The measure excludes the current Indochina conflict and faces a slim chance of House passage, with White House opposition noted. Prominent sponsors and several Republicans backed the plan, while some 1968 presidential hopefuls were away campaigning.
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GOP moves to avert showdown over ITT affair
Senator Charles Mathias said White House aides may testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee about the ITT settlement to avert a constitutional clash over Richard Kleindienst's nomination for attorney general. Democratic leaders demand Flanigan testimony under oath. a meeting could calm the standoff, else Kleindienst's confirmation risks jeopardy.
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Stop growth looms over water bond issue
Fremont residents face a potential organized campaign against a 7.9 million Alameda County Water District bond to fund a five year water production and distribution program. A critic argues the district should serve only promised new customers and not accommodate growth.
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Officer's story questioned in hearing over shooting
In Fremont a municipal court hearing questioned whether Officer William Yulton had a clear view of a bag of marijuana before forcing entry at 4411 Central Ave. The incident left Richard D. Haycock shot and wounded as Fulton pursued a suspect on marijuana possession charges. Witness Robert P. Wilkins testified from four feet behind Fulton that a lattice screen and a six inch door opening obscured the view, and photographs showed a room divider at the scene. He noted the door opened and closed during the struggle as the case against Joseph M. Castro Jr. proceeds.
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World record snowfall hits nearly six feet at Paradise
Paradise ranger station reports a world record low fall with 1029 inches or about 56 feet, as John Townsley notes more snow expected before the season ends on June 3. The National Park Service at Mount Rainier site maintains the weather station for the National Weather Service.
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GOP chief urges convention be moved to save costs
Washington The Republican official coordinating the National Convention at San Diego called for last minute consideration of moving the event to another site due to rising costs and construction problems. In a two page letter to Dick Heravan he listed labor disputes and readiness concerns ahead of the August 21 opening, noting no reference to antitrust matters involving ITT. Herman confirmed receipt but declined to comment on action.
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Dick Heravann
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Baseball strike ends with opener set in Oakland
Major League Baseball ends a 13 day strike in Chicago as Commissioner Bewke Kuh announces the 1972 session will begin tomorrow with all games through today canceled. The Gatland A's start their 155 game schedule in Oakland Celie at 1:90 p.m. tomorrow.
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Weather outlook at LM Te eaters Fair through tomorrow
Forecast calls for slightly warmer days and eighty degree nights. Highs in the 60s with lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Chance of frost in colder areas and northwest winds. Yesterday's Fremont high reached 68 with a 45 degree low.
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Newark funding prospects for Second Change drug program improve
Board President Harry Lewis says funding for the Second Change drug abuse program in Newark is not as weak as earlier feared. The report notes a reshuffle at Ohlone College removes Dr. Robert Niederholzer from his post as community services director. Also mentioned are campus discipline in New Haven, a taped trial evidence slip in Marin County, and other regional education and legal updates.
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Robert Niederholzer
Fryer couple celebrates Vietnamese orphan adoption
Sgt Donald L. Fryer and his wife Dolores reflect on seven months of hardship before being united with their Vietnamese adopted child. The article notes a separate weather forecast for Apollo 16's alpine landing attempt.
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Engineers design quakeproof dwellings for Kheir survivors
In southern Iran a team of engineers and architects travels to the earthquake devastated village of Kheir. They study local needs and plan resilient housing to shelter survivors. Their mission centers on rapid, safe shelters using regional materials and simple construction methods.
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