Unilateral Cease-Fire Likely Varies As Policy Shifts
Washington report notes a unilateral cease-fire by the United States appears unlikely under Defense Secretary Melvin Laird. The Nixon administration weighs alternatives to halt Vietnam fighting, seeking assurances from North Vietnam and the Viet Cong before any broad move. Some Paris negotiators and State Department officials have discussed new cease-fire proposals, while officials stress the aim remains peace, not mere cessation of hostilities.
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U S casualties in Vietnam dip near three year lows
The U S battlefield deaths last week totaled 78, the fourth straight week under 100. South Vietnamese combat deaths rose to 301, while allied forces killed 1,624 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong. Wounded totals reached 1,362 across U S and Saigon forces.
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Laure passes from hurricane to tropical storm near Florida
Miami reports Laure weakened due to cold air and drifted southward easing threat to Florida. The National Hurricane Center lifted all warnings at 6 a.m. as Laure moved deeper into the Gulf of Mexico. Pfc. Jesse B Harris Jr., 20, of Port Chester New York, held by North Vietnamese forces, reached an allied landing zone and officials say escape or release status is unclear. A Cincinnati judge set Nov 4 for a hearing on temporary reinstatement of a Colerain High School student suspended over a haircut.
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Quiet Recap of Classifieds and Entertainment Pages
A compact note summarizes the classified section and editorial entertainment listings with page references. It mentions television highlights and chselled items across pages 12 14 16 17.
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Humphrey Put Under Fire In Napco Fraud Suit
The 1961 to 1964 lobbying by Senator Hubert Humphrey for Napco Industries aided a $2.3 million Indian loan. Napco allegedly supplied worn equipment. government seeks repayment and damages. Rep. H R Gross decried Humphrey’s involvement citing letters and exhibits.
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Nixon outlines large scale U S ship plan
President Nixon proposes a ten year program to build 300 ships totaling thirty new hulls annually. Congress already authorized 130 million in subsidies and supporters aim to pass the full plan this year to expand US shipyards and boost cargo capacity and the balance of payments by about 2 billion dollars.
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Beckett Wins Nobel Prize in Literature 1969
The Swedish Academy awarded 63 year old Samuel Beckett the Nobel Prize in literature for his writing that elevates modern man through new forms. Beckett, born in Ireland and living in Paris, writes in French and is famed for Waiting for Godot and works like Endgame Molloy Malone Cutthroat translations.
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Fifth Amendment Invoked by Four Enlisted Men in Hearings
At Senate hearings in Washington Sgt Maj William C Wooldridge and three others invoked the Fifth Amendment refusing to answer questions about alleged involvement in a scheme to loot servicemen recreation clubs. The four gave name and home address then remained silent. Earlier the panel questioned retired Maj Gen Carl C Turner about possible cover up for Wooldridge, with Turner denying any protection.
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