Pessimism in Saigon Deepens as War Fronts Shift
In Saigon the mood grows somber as North Vietnamese raids remain limited but threaten to intensify. Air power alone may not halt the Viet Cong advance, with South Vietnamese forces near the demilitarized zone showing weakness. Officials note Vietn amization under way, while Hanoi probes Hue and Da Nang. Civilians flee mass exoduses from Quang Tri and Hue as the war widens.
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Move to tie tax reform to revenue sharing plan
Four Democrats seek to amend a $5.3 billion revenue sharing measure with tax reform. The plan would allocate $1.8 billion annually to states and $3.5 billion to cities over five years, aiming to raise $5–$6 billion by closing loopholes and tightening the minimum tax. They note federal revenue limits and expect a Rules Committee hearing next week.
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Bill seeks to exempt state lotteries from federal limits
Senator Richard Schweiker proposes a bill to exempt state operated lotteries from federal postal, broadcasting, and gambling laws. It would allow radio and TV advertising, mailing of tickets and information, and interstate transport of lottery data, aiming to boost revenue and ensure compliance with federal rules.
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British troops battle snipers in Belfast districts
British soldiers fought snipers across Belfast with two soldiers and three youths wounded, none seriously. East Belfast remained quiet as West Belfast saw most action while police separated Catholic and Protestant mobs at airgan. An IRA source said official leaders will attend a New York fund raising meeting June 17, with provisional officers likely not attending.
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Mary Queen of Scots at Williams College Cinema
Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson star in a period drama that earned five Oscar nominations. Also showing Harte The Abductors for adults only and The Ten Commandments at Cinema II. Robert Redford and George Segal headline Hot Rock at Cinema I and TV. Showtimes listed for each venue.
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Glenda Jackson
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Fire traps 77 Idaho miners in sun shine mine blaze
Rescue teams fight smoke filled shafts to reach 77 miners trapped 3 700 feet underground after a fire broke out in the alder workings at the Sun Shine Mine near Kellogg Idaho five men were killed and 108 miners escaped. Relatives huddled in sub freezing cold overnight as families await word on missing workers including 19 year old Darrell Stevens son of retiree Eugene Stevens. Veterans say air vents are the hope while the vast tunnel system 100 miles long makes search perilous and air hoses are critical.
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UPI
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Moon rocks far exceed expectations from Apollo 18
Scientists at Space Center Houston report Apollo 18 breccias show clasts likely derived from lunar crust dating 4 6 billion years. Dr Paul Gast and Dr William Muehlberger say the fragments imply crustal material from distant areas, suggesting extraordinary lunar highland samples. Local magistrates in London dismiss Anne Huntley’s maintenance appeal after husband cites aversion to cats.
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