Offense in Vietnam Brings Rising Civilian Toll Across Da Nang
Saigon reports a four day general offensive with rocket and mortar attacks on Da Nang and 45 allied towns. Civilian casualties rise as 12 killed and 29 wounded in Da Nang, five killed in An Loc, and ten wounded in My Tho. U.S. losses about 150 dead and 750 wounded. Communist deaths estimated at 1,500. Military says toll heavier on civilians despite official claims of light allied casualties.
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Dak To
Free Choice in New Guinea Election Mockery of Independence
Commentary argues the July West Irian poll is a sham. It notes 800000 inhabitants in the western half amid Indonesian control, conducted by consults with chiefs, backed by U N oversight, amid U S and U N criticism of Sukarno. The piece decries aid drops and inability of Indonesians to develop West Irian while clinging to it.
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Australia
West Irian
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Sukarno
If Baboons Can Change Perhaps Man Can Too
Washington report notes scientists say humans can behave beastlike due to biology but expresses hope that some mammals have learned to improve. The piece argues warmth or conditioning could enable behavioral change in people, suggesting potential for personal reform.
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Washington
UPI
Draft Plan Said to Substitute Lady Luck for General Hershey
Senator Hatfield criticizes Nixon draft reform as swapping a professional army for luck, while Congress shows mixed support for a lottery plan. The piece also notes a three day Smithsonian symposium on mating and social behavior in monkeys, with analyst I Hans Kummer arguing about spacing, aggression, and possible human parallels.
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UPI
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Ore
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Smithsonian Institution
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Tulane University
Kummer
Stafford urges quick approval of Nixon draft reform plan
Rep. Robert T. Stafford of Vermont calls for rapid congressional action on President Nixon’s draft reform recommendations. He supports random selection with emphasis on 19-year-olds, says current laws are unfair, and aims to pass changes in the first session of the 91st Congress.
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UPI
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House Armed Services Committee
Curfew Ordered as Rioting Flares in Kuala Lumpur
In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia a curfew and shoot to kill orders are in force after clashes between Malays and Chinese killed more than 30 people and burned blocks. Prime Minister Rahman appealed for order as violence widened across Selangor Penang and Perak states.
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UPI
Tengku Abdul Rahman
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Asia
Hari Subramanian
Subramanian
Kuala
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