Viet Cutback Likely But Its Meaning Uncertain
AP dispatch from Saigon surveys growing talk of a U.S. force reduction in Vietnam. Views split between those who see allied gains and those who see political factors driving disengagement. Estimates range from pulling back 20 000 to 50 000 troops, with plans to reduce to 200 000 in four years and 100 000 in ten, while war aims and Vietnamese army strength evolve. The Tet aftermath shapes the debate, as Hanoi aims to Paris talks and U S officials weigh tempo and logistics for withdrawal.
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Nixon pick Frank Shakespeare to head U S Information Agency
U S Information Agency director designate Frank Shakespeare, a former Nixon adviser and CBS executive, was named at Nixon headquarters. Also in brief, Sirhan Sirhan faces trial for Kennedy killing with defense stressing intent, Hickel defends interior post, Ohio highway progress, AP guild talks resume, and India blocks British nuclear pact push at summit discussions.
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Wildcats reach milestone in win report
University of Kentucky’s Wildcats claim a landmark win as reports suggest either 1,000th or 1,004th victory in a high profile stretch. The page notes uncertainty over the exact tally amid game coverage and team milestones.
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Middleport Council
Marines Storm Seaborne Assault Across Batangan Peninsula
Two battalions of U S Marines began a major seaborne attack on the Batangan Peninsula in Vietnam as part of an 8 200 man allied effort to crush a Viet Cong sanctuary. The operation aimed to surround up to eight square miles harboring about 800 North Vietnamese soldiers and guerrillas.
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Jetliner Hits Ocean Survives, 30 Reported Alive
A Scandinavian Airlines DC8 splashed into the Pacific near Los Angeles International Airport. Of 45 aboard, 30 are known survivors and 4 known dead with 9 remaining unaccounted for. Coast Guard and civilian vessels aided a rescue that spanned hours as wreckage floated in two foot swells eight miles offshore. Santa Monica Hospital treated 24 passengers in good condition.
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Oil Leak Drenches Lima As 8000 Evacuated
An oil leak from a 22 inch pipeline flooded a 90 block area in Lima Ohio forcing the evacuation of about 8000 residents. Police National Guard and fire crews fought to keep order while 1800 plus sought shelter in schools armory and Salvation Army facilities. Buckeye Pipeline Co reported the leak stopped after six hours of flow.
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LBJ Says History Will Record We Tried
President Johnson, at a New York dinner dance, declared history will record that we tried after five years in the White House. The valedictory tone came as a bipartisan guest list of over 400 applauded as he danced late and then returned to Washington.
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Tuition Erasure Proposal Aims at Racial Integration
Ohio Board of Education backs legislation to erase tuition for transfer students to promote integration in cities with high Negro populations. The package also seeks compulsory kindergartens by 1972 and a statewide educational TV network. Local boards could admit non residents without fees to balance attendance areas.
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Soviet Cosmonaut Orbits Earth In Soyuz-4 Flight
Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Shatalov rode Soyuz-4 into orbit amid ongoing tests of the troubled craft. Tass said the 41 year old pilot would conduct a complex mission and manually control the craft, circling Earth every 88.25 minutes with an initial orbit near 139 by 107 miles.
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P. E. Masheter
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Miss Martin Sells Room Rent in Athens Ad
Miss Martin of East Riverside Drive Athens placed a sleeping room for rent and successfully rented it. She notes a single call from Columbus Ohio a student girl and encourages turning vacant rooms into cash with Messenger ads.
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Nixon Encounters Dissent Ahead of Florida Visit
President elect Nixon pledged to listen to dissenters but faced first hand criticism from six Negro organizations after a Monday meeting in New York. Matthew Wright of the Black Power Conference targeted Moynihan as biased toward a white mindset and urban rehab over people.
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