U.S. Responds To End Of Three Day Ho Chi Minh Truce
After a 72 hour cease fire for Ho Chi Minh’s observance, a strong Communist ground attack on an American base near Da Nang and heavy shelling of 41 Allied targets ended the truce. U S forces resumed offensive actions, with B 52 bombers delivering about 60 tons of bombs. Two American officers were shot and killed by a South Vietnamese guard in Saigon area.
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Talks Delayed By Posturing In Vietnam Conference
Paris reports say bickering over the conference table shape pushed the 33rd session of Vietnam talks to Saturday. U S and South Vietnam rejected a Viet Cong Friday delay request. the Communists gained one extra mourning day for Ho Chi Minh but yielded on the date. Meanwhile in California a skunk wandered into a police station in El Cerrito, triggering a daylong chase by dispatcher Rasmussen.
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Nixon Eyes Vietnam Plan as Cease-fire Fades
UPI reports renewed Viet Cong shelling of South Vietnam bases as U.S. bombs resume after the cease-fire. White House strategists convene at Camp David to discuss troop withdrawals and replacement levels amid mounting questions about posttruce actions. Gen. Abrams meets with South Vietnamese President Thieu before the Friday talks.
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Nixon Plan May Add 200000 to Medicaid
Nixon welfare proposals could add about 200000 persons to Medicaid rolls in 25 states, mostly children. The plan would make families in states without such aid eligible, expanding coverage under the family assistance framework outlined Aug 8. Charles E. Hawkins of HEW gave the estimate, noting Medicaid served about 10 million people in 1968. In East Cambridge, Edward J. Newcombe 24 of Arlington faced a district court charge for assaulting Patrolman McKenna with a snowball last Feb 23. His lawyer asked for dismissal as the snowball evidence had melted, and the judge dismissed the case.
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Evans Deck Officer Reprimanded For Role in Fatal Collision
The deck officer on the U S ship Frank E Evans, Lt. Ronald C Ramsey, received an official reprimand and a two year promo delay for negligence in the South China Sea collision with the Melbourne that killed 74 sailors. Ramsey pleaded guilty to charges and faced possible two year jail time. Cmdr Albert S McLemore will be tried later. Lt. (Gg) James A Hopson also received a reprimand for his part.
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Air Controllers Warn Radar Unsafe After Fatal Collision
An air traffic employees group says Indianapolis controllers warned six weeks ago that the radar coverage near Weir Cook Airport was unsafe, risking another disaster. The July 28 alert cited weak radar as an unsafe condition and was echoed by officials after the Allegheny DC9 collision. Washington State University to house some students at the University of Idaho this fall due to room shortages.
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Bennington Banner publication details and rates
The Bennington Banner published daily at 426 St Bennington Vermont 06201 by Banner Public Corporation. It is a member of Unitedia International and republishes local news and UPI dispatches. Home delivery costs 10c per day with subscription rates by mail for 50 mile radius in Vermont and nationwide rates listed.
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Hawaii Two Statues Brighten Capitol Hall in Unlikely Way
Hawaii’s two Capitol statues, Kamaehahemoa I and Father Damien, sparked cultural shock but now win praise from visitors and lawmakers. The king dominates the domed hall in loin cloth, while Damien’s memorial piece appears with a blocky torso, drawing mixed reactions in the statuary gallery.
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