Allies Fall Hit Hard as Vietcong Launch Major Attacks
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces mounted the heaviest assaults in three months, with Allied and enemy casualties running high. US withdrawals continued under Nixon’s plan, as 3,600 more troops left this week, bringing total to 17,200, with 7,800 to go by month end. Reports cite 764 enemy killed by U.S. forces, but other counts exceed 1,500 enemy dead and over 100 American deaths. The Viet Cong radio linked the attacks to Ho Chi Minh’s call to fight and two anniversaries, while defenses along the Cambodian border braced for possible new pushes tonight.
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N Ireland acts to halt new riots after violence erupts
In Londonderry Protestant government bans marches and outdoor meetings after a 15,000 strong Protestant parade sparked riots. More than 100 injured as mobs attacked homes and shops with rocks and gasoline bombs. Police used tear gas as British troops watched. no immediate Catholic response noted. In London, a Disc magazine poll finds 54 percent of young Britons still deem the Beatles top, with more to come.
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London
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Sargent withdraws Skinner nomination after council clashes
Gov. Francis W. Sargent abandoned his bid to name Walter J. Skinner to the Superior Court bench after three defeats and fierce debate. Skinner asked to withdraw to avoid further political deadlock, while the Executive Council pressed concerns about his Crime Commission ties. Sargent said he will nominate another candidate for the vacancy and did not indicate timing.
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NASA Optimistic on Saving 'Lost' Satellite
Cape Kennedy AP reports a $12 million ATS3 experimental satellite tumbled after launch on Tuesday. NASA officials call the odds of saving it "pretty damn good" and expect control attempts to begin in two weeks as engineers aim to shift the craft to its Pacific station after an off-target orbit placement.
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Greek Envoy To Paris Quits Over Recall
Athens recalled ambassador Christopoulos after warning of growing isolation. He resigned in protest, urging a return to democratic procedures as Paris and Athens faced diplomatic strain. Greece named Gen Markopouliotis to replace him. In Washington, the House sent a fishing fleet subsidies bill to the Senate for a two year extension doubling annual authorization to 20 million dollars.
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