Troop strength in Vietnam falls below 480000 in week
American military strength in Vietnam slipped to 479,500 as of last Thursday, the first time under 480,000 in two years, with a 4,900 drop in the prior week and hints of further withdrawals before year end. Viet Cong attacks remained low but continued in Mekong Delta and near Cam Ranh Bay, though casualties were light. Lt. Gen. Ewell said Long An province shows real pressure in pacification, though Viet Cong battalions shrink slowly.
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Vietnam
U.S
Nixon
South Vietnam
Cam Ranh Bay
Mekong
Long An
Julian J. Ewell
Ewell
Ride to Thieu Gets Life as VC Spy
In Saigon a former special assistant to President Thieu and three co defendants were convicted of high treason and sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor. Thirty seven others including 13 women were found guilty of espionage and given jail terms from six months to 20 years. Two journalists were acquitted. The prosecutors described the group as part of an intelligence network.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Threa
Vu Ngoc Nha
Thiew
Nha
Huynh van Trong
Italy
Trong
Te: Hi Thuy
Red China Claimed Downing U S Jet
A Chinese fighter pilot claimed in Peking Review that he shot down an American jet from the latest 1960s model with radar and missiles. Trials in Vietnam and a treason case highlighted by the tribunal showed defector leaders optimistic about a future pardon. Moscow to host a Warsaw Pact summit on early month agenda includes Western relations and Germany.
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Peking Review
Moscow
Willy Brandt
Israeli Forces Repel Major Egyptian Commando Raid
Israeli jets hit Egyptian positions in the Suez Canal area after ground forces repulsed a large Egyptian commando raid. Cairo claimed 130 commandos landed and fought for hours, while Israel reported casualties and said the attackers were largely annihilated by tanks in reserve. Diplomatic circles saw the raid as a pressure move ahead of peace talks among the US USSR Britain and France.
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Suez Canal
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Canal’ Bank
Canal Zone
Middle East
United States
Soviet Union
Britain
France
Rail Talks Ordered By Shultz
Washington officials ordered round the clock talks between railroads and four shopcraft unions to avert a potential strike by Wednesday. Secretary Shultz warned that if no voluntary agreement is reached by the deadline, administration action will be considered. Unions include the AFL CIO machinists, electrical workers, sheet metal workers, and boilermakers.
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Washington
George P. Shultz
WJ. Usery Jr
Shultz
Nixon
Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Sheet Metal Workers and Boilermakers
Industry Soskeemer
Wallace Claims Nixon Pirates His Positions
Wallace tells Meet the Press he wishes he had copyrighted his 1968 speeches as Nixon officials adopt similar stances. He warns of a longer war and more deaths if U S troops leave South Vietnam without a decisive victory. He agrees with withdrawing only after crushing the enemy.
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George Wallace
Nixon
Wallace
Ma. Agnew
NBC
South Vietnam
Alabama
Lise
U.S
54-Bill Plan Is Submitted By Employes
Massachusetts State Employees Association filed a 54-bill program aiming for a 35-hour workweek overtime pay after seven hours daily or 35 hours weekly. It also seeks faster salary progression, employee representation on university boards, and $2,600 group life insurance for retirees. Atty Gen Quinn added toy safety labeling, while AAS and Rep Cole pressed lower auto insurance costs for careful drivers. Year-round school study urged by Massachusetts Teachers Association and Education Commissioner. Buildings would need air conditioning for year-round use. plan calls for three-fourths of the year with a fourth quarter option.
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Massachusetts State
Association
University of Massachusetts
Robert H. Quinn
Quinn
State Department of Public Health
National Safety Council
Massachusetts
American Automobile Association
Lincoln P. Cole Jr
Lexington
William H. Hebert
Massachusetts Teachers’ Association
Hebert
Neil Sullivan
Education
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