Senator Pushes for Thieu Re‑Election
Senate supporter of Nixon policy says early self determination in Vietnam is unlikely and the U S should aid Thieu's re election McGee argues self determination requires removal of hindrances while Church opposes U SIA propaganda and US involvement in Vietnamese politics Thieu seeks reelection with Ky and Minh as rivals in October political contest
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
United States
Nguyen van Thien
U.S
Thieu
Nguyen
Van
Minh
McGee
South Vietnam
Tis
Ford questions Vietnam noncombat death figures and Pentagon tally practices
Rep. William D. Ford accuses the Pentagon of a grisly numbers game to mask Vietnam war horrors. He cites higher noncombat death rates when using yearly troop totals versus monthly averages and calls for a transparent breakdown of troop totals and deaths in Southeast Asia.
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Washington
William D. Ford
Vietnam
Pentagon
Melvin Laird
Michigan Democrat
Ford
U.S
Indochina
Laird
Asst
Robert C. Moot
Ird
Southeast Asia
Ohio
Fish Kills Reported In Florida Everglades Drought Fires
Massive fish kills and peat fire outbreaks in the Everglades reflect a six month drought. Officials warn muck fires threaten wildlife habitat as water depth drops, with South Florida receiving only 5.09 inches of rain in six months. Federal weather planes faced grounding after rough missions. light showers were reported.
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Miami
Florida Everglades
Everglades
Lou Gainey
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Gainey
Robert Miller
Florida Division of Forestry
South Florida
Breathalyzer Aims To Make Texas Tough On Drunk Driving
Gov Preston Smith announced that drunken driving arrests nearly tripled since Texas adopted the breathalyzer program. State patrol leaders reported 11 970 arrests in 1968 and 29 422 in 1969, underscoring a stricter stance to protect lives. Local officials emphasized the program’s role in shaping a tougher traffic violator image.
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Austin
Preston Smith
Texas
Astate
Stors
Spe
Haenay Peet
Wilson Speir
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