Vietnam War sees sharp drop in enemy attacks after heavy fighting
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese assaults fell by more than 90 percent as heavy clashes subsided. U.S. withdrawal continued with 3,600 more leaving this week, including 2,000 of the 9th Marine Regiment and a helicopter squadron, bringing total withdrawn to 17,200 with 7,800 to go by month end. The night saw 24 enemy rocket and motor attacks on bases, with nine killed or wounded Americans. South Vietnamese said three small infantry assaults occurred in the Mekong Delta and central highlands. Across the country 128 towns or posts were shelled by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces.
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Reds cross into China sparks border protest
report from Tokyo says several hundred Soviet mechanized troops entered Sinkiang Province near Yumin under cover of helicopters tanks and armored cars. Peking Radio reports China has lodged a protest note with the Soviet Embassy and demands withdrawal.
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Nixon Says U S Ready To Consider Test Ban
President Nixon says the United States is prepared to consider banning testing of advanced MIRV missiles. The statement follows a letter to Sen. Edward Brooke urging an immediate moratorium while both sides seek early strategic arms talks. Brooke and 42 Senate allies push a nonbinding resolution urging parallel U S and Soviet restraint on MIRV flight tests until Moscow agrees.
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House Fails To Act On College Loans
Washington AP report says Congress left guaranteed student loan program in limbo as Senate passes a bill 92 to 1 but House delays over riots and adjournment until after Sept. 3. If not acted, about 200000 students may be denied aid for the coming year. Aug. 15 relief date hoped for. Banks have refused loans due to the interest ceiling.
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