Slaughter of Montagnard Tribesmen Reported in Central Highlands
Report from South Vietnamese 2nd Corps says North Vietnamese and Montagnard troops killed about 100 civilians, including women and children, in a revenge attack at a Dak Pek Camp village near Laos. Other channels cite smaller civilian deaths. The fighting centers on Kontum Pleiku and An Loc areas as U.S. strategists report heavy bombardment and a spiral of battles across the central highlands.
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Central Highlands
2Nd Corps
Dak Pek
Laos
Mi U.S
Pleiku
Kontum Front
Highway 14
Tan Canh
22Nd Infantry Division
Kontum
U.S
Binh Dinh
Delta
An Loc
Associated Press
Peter Arnett
Delta South
Arnett
Primaries near as Muskie Humphrey intensify PA push
With the Pennsylvania Democratic primary looming, Muskie and Humphrey station campaigns in Philadelphia and King of Prussia while McGovern gears for eastern, central and western Pennsylvania appearances. McGovern eyes possible delegate gains as 137 of 182 PA delegates are bound on first ballot.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Muskie
Humphrey
King of Prussia
Pittsburgh
Nixon
Vietnam
Milton J. Shapp
Shapp
Dist. Atty
Arlen Spector
Specter
George S. McGovern
McGovern
Massachusetts
Bay State
Senator Smith Faces Longevity in Maine Senate Primary
In Bangor AP report Sen. Margaret Chase Smith argues age is a matter of mind as she defends her U S Senate seat against challenger Robert A G Monks of Cape Elizabeth. The 74 year old incumbent likens longevity to a campaign issue.
GOP Officials Mum On Convention Site
Miami Beach on hold as City Council delays action on inviting the Republican National Convention. Mayor Hall questions GOP statements and the move to San Diego, citing by law compliance and potential leverage. Republican officials remain silent as delays cited hotel rooms and funding commitments.
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Fla
Chuck Hall
San Diego
Calif
Hall
R.L. Herman
GOP
General Motors Co
Washington
Republican National Committee
Arkansas
Colorado
Utah
Delaware
Oregon
Stone Mountain Next On Moon Itinerary
Apollo 16 astronauts John W. Young and Charles M. Duke Jr. plan a second lunar drive toward Descartes plateau after collecting two white rocks on the first drive. They search for volcanic remnants and ancient lunar soil during their mission at Space Center Houston.
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Stone Mountain
Space Center
Houston
John W. Young
Charles M. Duke Jr
Descartes Plateau
Young
Mission Control
Thomas K. Mattingly II
Earth
Duke
Howard Wilshire
U.S. Geological Survey
Lunar Rover Takes Wild Ride On Moon Expedition
Astronaut John W. Young piloted Lunar Rover 2 across the moon tilting on two wheels and kicking up dust during a seven hour drive aimed at gathering rocks from Stone Mountain 1,500 feet high near the Descartes plateau. Duke joined the mission seeking volcanic evidence and samples including 14 pound rocks.
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Stone Mountain
Descartes Plateau
Young
Duke
Rocks Intrigue Geologists After Apollo 16 Find
Geologists at the U S Geological Survey comment on two gleaming white rocks found by Apollo 16 astronauts on a distant mountain plateau 240000 miles away. Dr Howard Wilshire notes the rocks are likely highly important regardless of testing outcomes.
Pay Board Issues Modified Merit Raise Rules
The Pay Board has issued a modified set of regulations governing merit raises. These raises reward individual employee performance and affect how pay increases are granted in the federal system.
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Washington
Gossips and Blotters Reflect Dirt inverting Tales
A playful note likens gossips to blotters that absorb dirt yet often reverse facts, highlighting how rumors misstate truth as they spread through social circles.
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