Foe Barrages Near Saigon Mark New Phase of War
Communist forces intensified near Saigon with more than 50 rocket and mortar barrages on cities and allied camps. U.S. reports show over 1,000 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese deaths on Sunday, while civilian toll rose to 39 killed and 112 wounded. Major battles occurred at Long Binh and Bien Hoa, with the Bien Hoa railroad station briefly seized by attackers before being retaken.
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Start Of A New Communist Offensive Near Saigon
U S intelligence says nationwide communist shellings and ground assaults signal a new offensive toward Saigon. Up to 40 000 troops surround the capital while 65 000 are said to be in position within 75 miles of Saigon with main thrusts from four divisions.
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Pueblo Inquiry Turns To Code of Conduct
The Pueblo inquiry shifts to the Code of Conduct as six more of the 72 enlisted men testify. Navy officials say most crew members will be allowed to tell their stories, with Capt. Newsome treating the code as a moral guide rather than a legal rule.
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Sirhan's Family May Be Called To Testify
In Los Angeles UPI reports Sirhan B. Sirhan and two brothers along with his mother may join 42 defense witnesses to bolster appeals against the death sentence. Mary Sirhan and Munir met with associate counsel Parsons to prep for testimony. Prosecutors say the People may rest by Wednesday. Defense chief Cooper expects about three weeks for the case, with Berman asserting the killing was impulsive and the result of a sick obsessed mind.
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Shaw Defense Expects To Rest by Thursday
New Orleans with UPI report on the Kennedy assassination case. Jurors near a verdict in the trial of Clay Shaw for conspiring to kill President Kennedy as defense attorney F Irvin Dymond plans to finish by Thursday. Testimony covers autopsy findings and witness Ruth Paine recalling Oswald hiring at the Texas School Book Depository.
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Radcliffe Eyes Merger With Harvard
Radcliffe College plans to initiate discussions on a full merger with Harvard University. President Mary Bunting informed Harvard Corp of the trustees decision, noting Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences would be asked to consider taking full responsibility for Radcliffe education.
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Apollo 9 launch planned for Friday at Cape Kennedy
UPI reports three Apollo 9 astronauts cleared for launch Friday on a 10 day Earth orbit to test the moon landing craft Spider. The week opens with Mariner 6 Mars probe launch at 8 14 p.m. EST followed by a weather satellite, with extensive orbital rehearsals planned.
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