Waves of Viet Cong attack two Marine camps near Saigon
North Vietnamese soldiers launched a massive assault on two U.S. Marine camps near the Rockpile below the Demilitarized Zone. The night battle left 30 Marines dead and 115 wounded, part of a broader offensive that U.S. officials say killed thousands of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese as waves of bombs and ground assaults continued into Saigon.
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White House Says Saigon Offensive Violates Hanoi Accord
London report notes the Communist attack campaign against 50 cities and camps as White House aides push for a peace outcome. Nixon signals readiness to act to honor the halt on bombing while warning Hanoi against breaching agreed terms. Ky hints at possible resumption of bombing if cities are targeted.
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Kennedy Urges Broad Reform of Vietnam Draft Laws
Senator Edward M. Kennedy called for a complete revision of selective service arguing the draft is unfair and outmoded. He urged the president to order younger draftees first, end occupational deferments, and modernize procedures with studies on amnesty, non military service, and a possible all volunteer force.
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Pueblo Crewmen Describe Captivity and Testimony
Navy court of inquiry into the Pueblo’s capture by North Korea heard testimony from 11 enlisted men with 74 aboard at the time. Commissaryman J C Harry Lewis, a Negro from Long Island, recounted being asked about American life. he said he was content. Skipper Bucher was absent for the afternoon session.
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Truman Impatient To Go Home
Former President Harry S Truman, 84, has recovered from a flu attack and faces routine tests at Research Hospital. Doctors expect an update about 5 p.m. EST. His daughter Margaret reports he is “just fine and ready to go home,” though hospital plans for his stay are not yet set.
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