Renewed Communist Assault On Thuong Duc Green Beret Camp
Communist forces renewed the attack on the Thuong Duc Green Beret camp near Da Nang. Eight U.S. Marine rounds misfired killing 10 South Vietnamese. at least 12 attackers were killed as defending VN troops repelled the assault. B52s and 105mm guns supported operations around Saigon with heavy bombing of guerrilla targets. Near Can Tho South Vietnamese troops disrupted a Viet Cong strategy meeting. LeMay arrived for a four day fact finding tour.
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Humphrey Gains Student Support in Missouri Campaign
Disenchanted students shift toward Humphrey not for his policies but to avoid Nixon or Wallace winning the White House. He notes a shift since the Salt Lake City Vietnam address, with fewer antiwar demonstrators and more student support, as he plans visits in St. Louis including high school, homemaker Q and A, a shopping center stop, a downtown rally, two TV shows, then trips to New York and Detroit.
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90th Congress Sets Records For Spending and Saving
Washington reports that the 90th Congress appropriated more money than any prior session while also saving more. Rep. George Mahon notes inflation controls and a move toward a balanced budget despite a war cost, with estimated deficits of 5 to 7 billion for 1969.
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Tropical storm Gladys heads toward western Cuba
Tropical storm Gladys strengthens to 60 mph as it nears Cuba and a Florida hurricane watch is issued from the Keys to Tampa Bay. Forecasters warn it may become a hurricane when it enters open water, prompting gale warnings along the Florida coast and in the Georgia area.
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Nixon Eyes 350 Electoral Votes If Election Held Today
Nixon aides say if the election were held now he would win more than 350 electoral votes, well past 270. The figure comes from GOP reports and private polls after strategy meetings in Key Biscayne Florida. Nixon told reporters he believed he led in major states and sounded buoyant amid friendly receptions in two Wallace-leaning states. He planned a FFA talk in Miami and the Al Smith dinner in New York before three weeks remain.
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