Saigon Forces Hold Off Attacks amid Vietnam War Updates
Reports from Saigon say South Vietnamese troops repelled Communist attacks at An Loc and Kontum and retook Bas-Togne near Hue after bombardments. Nixon prepared for Moscow talks while Paris sources claim he pledged to halt air and naval bombardment during his visit. Militants pressed An Loc and Kon Tum defenses as U.S. pilots suffered losses and Hanoi kept pressure with ground assaults.
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Wallace predicts victory in Maryland primary
Alabama Governor George Wallace predicts a sizable victory in Maryland and Senator Hubert Humphrey says he will do well as they campaign ahead of the Maryland presidential preference primary. The race features 33 delegate votes, with district winners and at large delegates bound to the top vote getter. McGovern and Chisholm are also contesting delegates.
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Humphrey Sees Second in Michigan Primary Bid
In Michigan, Hubert H. Humphrey expects to win a modest share of delegates, while George McGovern touts a potential upset. Wallace leads with strong anti busing sentiment as rallies draw thousands in Lansing Grand Rapids Saginaw and Taylor.
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Women break into corporate boardrooms across firms
Industry observers note women are gaining board seats at AT&T New York Telephone J C Penney Diamond International Quaker Oats and Scovill Manufacturing while executives warn progress remains uneven. Experts see a shift toward boards with women who bring modern professional experience and social awareness, though some firms resist and tokenism persists.
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Handy Associates
Pearl
At the Movies Straw Dogs and Sunday Bloody Sunday Review
Harte notes Straw Dogs at College Cinema as a stark example of art disintegration, praising Dustin Hoffman’s performance yet condemning excess violence. Cinema II features Sunday Bloody Sunday, with Peter Finch’s Oscar nomination. Modern Times shown at Cinema I. Showtimes 7:15 and 9, Cinema I. 7 and 9, Cinema II. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
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Hemingway
Walley
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Peter Finch
A. Harte
Hollywood
Charlie Chaplin
Cinema 1
Little Clown
Washington Window: War Reemerges as Campaign Issue
Washington window reports that Vietnam war debates surge again as a campaign issue. The piece centers onSen. George McGovern and Sen. Hubert Humphrey in the race for Democratic delegates, with Nixon facing questions over his war policy and potential party realignments amid calls for withdrawal and liberal party speculation.
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Raymond Lahr
UPI
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Vietnam
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Nightclub Fire in Osaka Kills 116 in Department Store
In Osaka nightspot fires killed 116 people and injured 38 after a fire started by a dropped cigarette butt in the Sennichi Department Store top-floor cabaret. Panic blocked exits, with many leaping to a sidewalk 65 feet below. Police arrested electrician Kuwashima, 34, in connection with the blaze.
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Japan
UPI
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Yokohama
Tokyo
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Galbraith Considers Running Against Sen Brooke
Boston Economist John Kenneth Galbraith weighing a challenge to Senator Edward Brooke as UPI reports. Globe editor notes Galbraith would run if George McGovern or Hubert Humphrey are the Democratic nominee, citing concern over minority reactions and his past roles with Kennedy.
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Satellite link proposed with cable television
CHICAGO UPI Television pioneer Dr. Peter C. Goldmark proposed a nationwide system linking satellites and cable TV to make cable a viable national network. He outlined services including home health, education for the home, consumer reports, and political campaign coverage via two way channels, with emphasis on broad nationwide reach.
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