Newsmen Skeptical of Claim Cambodians Killed 1,500 Foe
Phnom Penh dispatch says Cambodian and U.S. air strikes killed about 1,500 Communist troops in two areas near the Kirirom Plateau and along Highway 4. Cambodian officers claim 500 killed near Sre Khlong, with further estimates of 400 dead and 100 wounded from attacks the day after. Saigon sources report a missing A37 Dragonfly pilot.
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Cam- Sibodia
Kirirom
Maj
Am Rong
Sre Khlong
Oum Boum Roeung
U.S
Bath
Saigon
Nguyen van Thien
da Nang
Quang Nam
Highway 4
Kompong Som
Phnom Phumtiev Mau
Surgeon General Reassures Panel on Nerve Gas Shipment
The Surgeon General told a House subcommittee the upcoming 67 ton nerve gas shipment, moved in concrete vaults from arsenals to Aniston Alabama and Lexington Kentucky, will be less dangerous than typical day to day rail chemical moves. The plan faces international protest from Bermuda and possible delay if Bahamas concerns prompt action.
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UPS
U.S. Public Health Service
South
Jesse L. Steinfeld
House
Alton Lennon
Dn.c
Steinfeld
Army
Arsenals
Anniston
Ala
Lexington
Wilmington
N.C
Bermuda
Bahamas
State Department
Herman Pollack
Lynden O. Pindling
Manson Trial Disrupted by Nixon Headline Stunt
Charles Manson used a newspaper headline stating Nixon Declares Manson Guilty to disrupt the Tate murder trial. Judge Older held contempt for defense counsel, ordered jurors questioned, and ordered the trial to proceed amid the uproar. Jurors varied in view but all said they could still judge impartially.
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UPI
Charles Manson
Tate
Manson
Nixon
Charles H. Older
Older
Susan Atkins
Leslie van Houten
Patricia Krenwinkel
Linda Kasabian
Charlie
Dave Shinn
Shinn
Dawson
Mrs. Romney Leads In Michigan Primary
United Press International reports Lenore Romney slightly led in the Michigan Republican primary for senator, facing a strong challenge from State Sen. Robert Huber while Democratic incumbent Hart ran unopposed. Detroit count delays and suburban backlash over integration allegations colored voting, with Michigan GOP governor Milliken winning easily and other state races largely favoring incumbents.
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Michigan
Robert Huber
Philip A. Hart
GOP
Romney
Hart
Housing and Urban Development
Jean Gov
Detroit
Romney-Huber
Idaho
Missouri
Kansas
Stuart Symington
Senate
John C. Danforth
Symington
William G. Milliken
James Turner
M. Levin
Eas
Kent Frizzell
Kansas City
Rick Harman
Robert B. Docking
Bill Extends Jobless Pay Benefits bill extends jobless pay benefits
The Senate voted 50 to 19 to extend unemployment compensation to about 4.7 million workers in nonprofits, state hospitals, higher education, and small firms, but farm workers were excluded after House opposition. The measure, likely to be signed by President Nixon, includes extended benefits during high unemployment periods.
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UPI
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California
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