Weekly Viet toll dips sharply
The U S Command reported 19 Americans died in combat last week the lowest weekly toll in over 52 years. Another 19 died from noncombat causes and 261 were wounded. Allied and enemy totals are given with overall casualty figures and notes on troop withdrawals and the looming presidential election.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
Sauol
Cambodia
Indochina
Vietnam opens coast for foreign oil exploration
The South Vietnamese government announced 160000 square miles off the coast are open to exploration and exploitation by foreign firms. About 30 American Japanese and European companies expressed interest. Bids due in 60 days. production likely two years away. The move drew U S political reaction with concerns over Vietnam policy.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
George D. Aiken
Vermont
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William P. Rogers
Fulbright
Minnesota Senate unveils 700 million tax plan in stalemate
The Minnesota Senate announced a 700 million tax package in a virtual stalemate with the House during the special session. Provisions include a 1 percent gross income tax with a 10 per person credit, a 1 percent sales tax increase, a 10 mill levy on commercial property, removal of federal deductibility for banks and corporations, and a 2 cent cigarette tax hike. House leaders dismissed the plan as unacceptable, keeping the gap about 200 million.
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Governor’s Office
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Lindstrom
Governor's Office
Wendell Anderson
Stanley Holmquist
DFL
Nicholas Coleman
Two FiveYearOlds among Minnesota Highway Fatalities
Two five year olds and a North St. Paul man died in separate Minnesota road crashes. Mark Bartos, 5, was struck on a county road near Waubun by Roland Schmidt. Carmel Paulson, 5, of Jordan died on Jordan Street after being hit by Marcella Van Bank. Albert Schlief, 53, of North St. Paul, died when a pickup hit an earth mover in Mapl ewood. passenger Scott Muckleby, 19, Maplewood, was in critical condition.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
North St. Paul
Mahnomen County
Mark Bartos
Waubun
Rudy Tupa
Mark
Roland Schmidt
Wauban
Thomas Bartos
Scott County
Carmel C. Paulson
Jordan
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Marcella van Bank
Carmel
Elwood W. Paulson
St. Paul
Maplewood
Albert F. Schlief
Ramsey
Schlief
Morgan Bros. Landscaping Co
Scott Muckleby
St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital
Muckleby
John Thesenvitz
Marvelous Results in Rental Ad Sparks Quick Fill
Advertiser reports renting a 2 bedroom house by 10 a.m. on the first day. The unit is close in and furnished with stove and refrigerator. They seek a responsible couple and offer a low six day rate of 5.40 with per use cancellation. Calls to 433-8851.
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Advertiser
Black caucus urges sugar cut and targets South Africa subsidy
The House Black Caucus calls for reducing the sugar allotment and denounces US subsidies for South African sugar as apartheid policy. After the Rules Committee blocked amendments, the caucus urged opposition to a 60 000 ton annual South Africa quota while Agriculture Committee leaders pushed for a floor vote under a closed rule. A Dow dissenter threatened a direct up or down vote on the quota.
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United States
Rules
House
U.S
Agriculture Committee
South Africa
W. R. Poage
D-Tex
John G. Dow
D-N.y
Senate approves draft limits for new fiscal year
The Senate approved the first national draft cap in 30 years setting a ceiling of 130000 men for the year starting July 1 and 140000 for fiscal 1973. The Pentagon estimated next year’s draft at 114000 as amendments on military drug addiction were also approved paving the way for debate on Indochina policy. A vote on the McGovern Hatfield amendment to cut off funds in Indochina is set for next week.
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Senate
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U.S. Indochina
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U.S
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Schedule of pages VS.Mkt area News Editorial Comic Society Sportsews Classified
Schedule indicates page allocations for sections VS Market News Editorial Comics Society sportsews and classifieds across pages 9 10 1 14 and 15 with area news and editorial placements. It shows where readers can find content in the issue.
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Nixon lifts broad list of U.S. exports to China
The White House released a general license list allowing sale of many U.S. products to mainland China ending a 21 year embargo. The scope includes autos, farm and industrial goods, textiles, coal, chemicals, and consumer items. Imports from China also move under a general license with future controls reserved.
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Washington
White House
China
Nixon
U.S
Red China
Soviet Union
Europe
Commerce Department
People’s Republic of China
FAA and CAB back plan for U S loan to Lockheed
Federal Aviation Administration and Civil Aeronautics Board support a government loan guarantee up to 250 million dollars to Lockheed Aircraft Corp to continue the TriStar jumbo jet program. The move aims to prevent bankruptcy, with airlines like TWA Delta and Eastern already ordering most of the jets and seeking Rolls Royce engines despite higher costs.
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CAB
U.S
Lockheed
Washington AP
Federal Aviation Administration
Civil Aeronautics Board
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Fire damages Mendenhall Presbyterian Church in East Grand Forks
Fire of undetermined origin damaged the ceiling and roof of the Mendenhall Presbyterian Church in East Grand Forks. Discovered about 2 a.m. and brought under control about an hour later with smoke and water damage inside. no damage estimate available.
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East Grand Forks
East Grand Forks, Minn
Mendenhall Presbyterian Church
Higdon Convicted of Kickbacks in Vietnam Army Clubs
M. Sgt. William Higdon, 41, a 24 year career soldier, was convicted today of accepting kickbacks and stealing funds while running Army clubs in Vietnam. The AP report notes other global items on the same bulletin page.
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Redstone Arsenal
Ala
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Vietnam
Chamber Open House Draws Over 200 In Support Drive
More than two hundred people attended the Chamber of Commerce Open House at the Terp Ballroom on a Wednesday evening to back hiring an industrial development director for the city. Speakers included Bruce Corey president of the Chamber Joe Schmidt and Neel Goss co chairmen Wayne Austin chair of the Mayor's Industrial Development Committee and Robert Lichty representing the Mayor's Industrial Development Committee. Pictured are Austin Goss Curey and Schmidt.
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Chamber
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Neel Goss
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Robert Lichty
Industrial Development Committee
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