Typhoon Hester Rips Viet Nam Bases Blows 58 Helos
Viet Cong ambushed a truck convoy 50 miles northeast of Saigon killing one GI and wounding two as U.S. helicopters and artillery drove off attackers. Typhoon Hester destroyed or badly damaged 58 American helicopters at Chu Lai causing losses of at least $10 million and collapsing 12 hangars.
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Yorty weighs Democratic bid decide by mid November
Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty said he will announce by mid November whether he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination. He floated entering the New Hampshire primary and claimed 50 Democratic leaders there support his candidacy, labeling himself the most conservative Democrat among possible contenders. He criticized Nixon economic policy and questioned rivals Lindsay and Jackson as real conservatives.
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Red China demands world arms parley at summit level
In Geneva Chinese officials say Beijing seeks a world conference on disarmament at the summit level separate from the Geneva talks. They cite no instructions to join the Geneva conference and note China’s UN admission may reshape or complicate the negotiations already underway since 1962. Separately, Chandler Johnson, 68, was killed Sunday when a tree he was cutting fell on him.
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Father launches anti drug drive after LSD linked death
Gene Armistead vows to push Texas lawmakers to tougher narcotics penalties after his daughter Moment Armistead died following LSD use. He plans a 2 million signature petition for mandatory prison terms beginning with a 10 year first offense, 25 years second, life third. He will pause his insurance business to lead the campaign.
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Tito to receive red carpet welcome this week in Washington
Stewart Hensley reports Nixon plans to honor Yugoslav President Tito with red carpet treatment during his Washington visit. Tito’s trip highlights his role as sole surviving nonaligned leader, with meetings at the White House Capitol Hill and Camp David, amid heightened security after past embassy bombings.
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Brezhnev Sees Paris Visit Marking End to Cold War
In Paris Brezhnev calls for European detente and end to blocs during a dinner with President Pompidou at Versailles. Police release 24 demonstrators after protests on the Champs Elysees as Jewish groups rally nearby. Brezhnev supports a European Security Conference with U S and Canada and endorses recognition of postwar borders.
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MONY executive bullish on U S economy gains ahead
Allen L. Lindley MONY executive vice president and chief investment officer predicts a substantial rise in GNP and 15 percent profit growth next year driven by strong consumer spending. He oversees a 4 billion portfolio with 300 staff, heavy holdings in IBM and consumer shares, while noting inflation and labor costs as risks.
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