Experts Debate Vietnam Troop Pullout Timeline
In Saigon experts split on whether half a million U.S. troops can begin leaving now. Some see phased reductions to 200,000 by 1972 as feasible, citing war costs and limited chance of decisive victory. Others warn generals won’t admit excess manpower and emphasize a need for American force to support Vietnamese defenses.
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U.S
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Richard G. Stilwell
Demilitarized Zone
U. S
Americans Die as Viet Cong Use Human Shields Near Saigon
In a three-wave attack near Cu Chi six miles northwest of Saigon, Viet Cong forces used women and children as shields against U S paratroopers of the 101st Airborne. Thirty-one Americans were killed and 7 wounded. Viet Cong losses were reported at 31 with 150 suspected captured, as battles raged around the area including the 25th Infantry Division vicinity.
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Humphrey Sees Greater Chance To End Vietnam War
Vice President Hubert Humphrey told reporters he is likelier than Nixon to bring peace in Vietnam and hopes the Johnson era ends the war by January. He spoke after arriving in Minneapolis and before a Philadelphia rally and ticker tape parade. Nixon campaigned in California and Texas, arguing forgotten Americans fear inflation and violence as he promotes a Southwest stop at NASA in Houston and a Santa Clara rally drawing about 20 000.
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Buck Shaw
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Philadelphia teachers avert strike with $27.6 million pact
The Associated Press reports a nationwide wave of walkouts continues as Philadelphia ends a possible strike by 12,500 teachers. A two year agreement raises starting salaries to 6,700 and top wages to 13,200, costing 27.6 million dollars, enabling the fall term to open today for about 290,000 city pupils.
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Senator Dirksen Hosts News Conference on Birds and Fortas
Washington AP Sen Everett Dirksen Republican minority leader holds weekly news conference in Senate press gallery. He jokes of assassination threats while discussing Abe Fortas nomination, flowers and birds, and a gold rose award from a florists association. Weather outlook calls for normal weekend highs in 70s and 80s with light showers Monday and Wednesday.
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Jury Deliberations Pause in Huey Newton Murder Trial
In Oakland California AP the Black Panther founder Huey Newton awaits a verdict as the seven women and five men jury requests the slain officer John Freyon’s wound details. The panel recessed after seven hours of deliberation and plans to review witness Henry Grier who testified Newton fired the gun. Heanes, the other officer on scene, said he did not see Newton with a gun.
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Clifford Pushing For Hard Attitude
Washington AP Secretary of Defense Clark M Clifford calls for a tougher U S negotiating stance toward Russia by expanding missile development and defense He urges maintaining a strong American military presence in Western Europe amid Soviet troop concentrations in Czechoslovakia Clifford says talks only possible when climate allows and that safety demands strength
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Clark M. Clifford
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Europe
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Soviet Union
Prospects On Fortas Dimming In Senate
Washington AP report says Senate leaders grow dimming about Abe Fortas chief justice nomination and fear it may die in committee. President Johnson remains hopeful as Dirksen notes opponents might stall the nomination in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The veteran Republican says a committee filibuster is a formidable challenge.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
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Room to Rent Advertised by Violet Martin
Violet Martin of Route 4 Athens advertised a sleeping room for rent in a Messenger Action Ad. The ad drew eight phone calls and secured a bona fide renter the same day. When you have a room to rent think first of reliable exposure.
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Route 4
Athens
Messenger Action
City to press action over off duty officers in courthouse attack
Mayor Lindsay and Police Commissioner Leary said they will push for action against off duty policemen who took part in an attack on Black Panthers and white sympathizers at Brooklyn Criminal Court. Leary confirmed reports of both off duty officers and civilians involved in the Wednesday incident.
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Howard R. Leary
Lindsay
City Hall
Leary
Brooklyn
Emmett Taylor Voted Bobcat of the Year 1967 68
Ohio U track star Emmett Taylor receives the Bobcat of the Year honor for the 1967 68 season as part of the university athletics recognition. The notice appears amid a listing of department pages and obituaries in the issue.
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Emmett? Taylor
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