UN Commission Drafts Drug Control Treaty
UN narcotics panel drafts a treaty for international control of mind altering drugs but major producing nations block strict barbiturate limits. The draft, covering hallucinogens amphetamines and tranquilizers, moves to ECOSOC with potential tightening at the General Assembly.
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Geneva
U.N. Narcotics Commission
U.N. Economic and Social Council
Commission
U.N. General Assembly
United States
West Germany
Canada
Japan
World Health Organization
India
Iran
Yugoslavia
Bombing Resumed Near Laos amid air defenses and clashes
U S fighter bombers and B 2 strategic aircraft resumed attacks in the Mu Gia Pass area along the Laos Vietnam border. North Vietnamese antiaircraft fire and SAM missiles intensified as U S reconnaissance remains cautious. An American F105 and a rescue helicopter were shot down near Mu Gia Pass with eight crew members missing. American and South Vietnamese troops clashed with three enemy battalions northwest of Tay Ninh, suffering two paratrooper deaths and 21 wounded while enemy losses were not disclosed. A terrorist blast near Saigon shattered a downtown theater restroom, injuring several theatergoers though no billet personnel were hurt.
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Saigon
U.S
Mu Gia Pass
North Vietnam
Mu Gia
Laos
Ho Chi Minh Trail
South Vietnam
Ma Gia
Washington
Pentagon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tay Ninh
25Th Infantry Division
Emergency Declared After Lesotho Elections Turmoil
Officials report a state of emergency in Lesotho after clashes and upheaval following elections. Mokhehle and Nisu Mokhehle were arrested at party HQs amid claims of victory. Official results split seats between BCP and Basutoland Nation Party with many still undecided. Chief Jonathan suspended the constitution citing fear and violence.
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Lesotho
Maseru
Britain
BCP
South Africa
Leabua Jonathan
Mokhehle
Nisu Mokhehle
Jonathan
Basutoland Nation Party
BNP
Masery
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Herald Traveler Corporation
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Arctic
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Cheshire
Bedard Bros
Auto Sales, Inc
Rae
Pittsfield
Mink
Second Fleet
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