Vietnam War violence escalates as bases hit and helicopters downed
U S military briefings report stepped up Communist activity across Vietnam with nine Americans killed and three helicopters lost. A southern base at Solid Anchor suffered heavy shelling, while Viet Cong and North Vietnamese attacks killed one American and wounded fifteen. Cambodian and Laotian fronts also saw clashes, with looted towns and missing personnel in Laos.
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TWA strike settled ends 1 day walkout
The Transport Workers Union and Trans World Airlines reached a new contract with 5400 stewardesses ending a one day strike that halted domestic operations. Pickets to be removed at 7 a.m. EDT after mediation and membership ratification awaits final language today.
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Gore faces tough Tennessee Senate bid against Brock
Democratic Senator Albert Gore the Gray Fox of Tennessee fights for reelection against Rep. William Brock a young Republican heir to a candy fortune Brock campaigns on fiscal discipline and crime war Gore touts Medicare tax reform and infrastructure voting patterns while facing weak turnout in West Tennessee and potential boosts from Democrat John Jay Hooker Jr in Memphis Memphis area political dynamics and key campaign events are highlighted including Agnew fundraising and Gore hosting a lunch ahead of a GOP fundraiser
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Nixon campaigns to boost GOP candidates for Congress
President Nixon barnstorms the South and Midwest urging voters to elect supporters in Congress. He stressed ending wars and cutting government spending, citing the need for a conservative Senate majority with 35 seats at stake. He plans a final nine day swing through ten states, hitting Ohio North Dakota Missouri North Carolina Tennessee Indiana Maryland Florida Texas Illinois Minnesota California and perhaps Arizona Nevada Utah. Ahuna campaign money filing shows $7865.64 spent for a legislative bid with 786 votes won.
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China may curb its population explosion says UN experts
Tokyo reports indicate UN population researchers cautiously project a stabilizing Chinese population by century's end, with growth near Japan's. Mainland China now pairs under 780 million people, and growth could slow to 1.4 percent annually from 1963 to 1968, amid urban bias and ongoing public health birth control measures.
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Devlin freed from prison two months early
Bernadette Devlin, Britain's youngest MP, was released in Londonderry after serving four months of a six month sentence for aiding incitement during the 1969 riots. Officials cited two months remission for good behavior.
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Son of Flubber at Harte Theatre entertains families
Fred MacMurray stars in Son of Flubber a Walt ae production living up to the family friendly style with light hearted whimsy and broad comedy. Show times 8 p.m. at Harte Theatre through Friday then Williamstown College Cinema replaces with performances. Mick Jagger and James Fox also feature in related listings. Miss Devlin escapes Armagh Prison traveling toward a secret hideaway BBC reports a planned news conference following a December riot incitement conviction.
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