Heavy Vietnamese shelling raises U.S. death toll
In Vietnam, enemy artillery, rockets, and mortars killed seven Americans and wounded 19 in the past 24 hours, the highest toll in four months. U.S. forces bombarded northern DMZ troops for the first time in two months after a US observation plane was damaged. Reports say attacks remained light against U.S. units, with most casualties at South Vietnamese bases.
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1St Air Cavalry Division
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Chuyen
Pompidou Seeks Six Point Plan For Enlarged Market
French President Georges Pompidou proposed a six point plan to strengthen the European Common Market and said France favors accepting new members. He resisted a firm date for talks with Britain Ireland Denmark and Norway, preferring the council set timelines still this year.
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Georges Pompidou
France
Britain
Ireland
Denmark
Norway
Jean ‘i Rey
Pompidou
BU Grid Mentor Named New England Coach of the Year
Boston University head coach Larry Naviaux, in his first year, led BU to its best season 1 record and earned unanimous selection as New England College Football Coach of the Year by the New England Football Writers Association. Art Randlett of New Hampshire received the Senior Achievement Award for spirit and courage after overcoming two shoulder surgeries.
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Art Randlett
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Plane Wreck Found In N H Mountains
The wreckage of a light Cessna 172 missing since Saturday with three men aboard was found on Boott Spur in New Hampshire. State Aeronautics Commission reports there were no survivors. Victims identified as Kenneth Ward Jr., 20, pilot Paul Ross, 26, and Chiff Phillips, 27.
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Boott Spur
State Aeronautics Commission
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Maine
Burlington
Kenneth Ward Jr
Augusta
Paul, Ross
South Portland
Chiff Phillips
Island Pond
Publicity Ban Sought in Calley Court Martial Case
Both prosecution and defense in the Calley court martial asked the U S Court of Military Appeals to ban all pretrial publication and broadcast of statements and photos about the Song My massacre. They urged a nationwide injunction until witnesses testify, naming major networks, newspapers, magazines, and news services.
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Chicago
Life
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Army
Stanley R Resor
Times
Associated Press Dispatch
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Post
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Viet Legislators Tour Alleged My Lai Massacre Hamlet
South Vietnamese lawmakers entered My Lai after a delay from a military operation. Four civilians accompanying the team said they lived nearby and heard firing and cries, with two surviving by fleeing to fields. The visit followed an artillery pause and was led by Sen. Tran Van Don.
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My Lai
Tran van Don
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Quang Ngai
South Viet Namese
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Saigon
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Negiyen van Thien
Council Bars Judge On Politics
In a Boston special session the Governor's Council confirmed Paul V. Rutledge to the Superior Court while voting down Lucian A. Manzi to Worcester Juvenile Court, 4 to 3, amid implications of party politics and a fund‑raising link to Gov. Sargent. Next week action continues as councilors redraw positions and votes.
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Governor's Council
Worcester
Paul V. Rutledge
Superior Court
Francis J. Quirleo
Pittsfield
Supreme Judicial Court
Lucian A. Manzi
Worcester District Court
Worcester Juvenile Court
George’ F. Cronin
Manzi
Albert “Toots” Manzi
Sargent
Pleasant Valley Country Club
Sutton
Statler-Hilton
Walter Kelly
D. Worcester
U.S. Raises Income Limits For Poverty
Washington AP reports the government increased poverty income thresholds used by the Labor Department and OEO to determine eligibility for manpower programs. An urban family of four now qualifies at 3600, up from 3300. a single urban resident is poor at 1800, up from 1600. rural individual threshold rose from 1106 to 1500.
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Labor Department
Office of Economic Opportunity
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