Thieu demands full North Vietnamese pullout before cease fire
Thieu told a Nixon envoy that all North Vietnamese troops must exit South Vietnam before any cease fire is finalized. Haig met Thieu after arriving in Saigon to press the plan, while Kissinger works with Hanoi. U S forces plan further withdrawals and new minesweeping support as talks resume.
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Indians Face Prosecution Question Over BIA Building Occupation
Officials say the agreement against prosecuting protesters does not grant amnesty for damage and theft during the six day occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Building. Damage tops $500,000 and discovery of further legal action hinges on the Justice Department review.
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Nixon Letter Carried to Saigon Aims for Cease Fire
New York Times reports a top aide carried a sealed letter from President Nixon to South Vietnamese President Thieu urging acceptance of a cease fire plan. Haig met Thieu in Saigon, with Kissinger possibly ready to negotiate in Paris next week amid increased U.S. arms support.
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U S Jets Launch Over 700 Air Strikes in Indochina
U S warplanes escalated actions by flying more than 700 strikes across North and South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia amid a renewed bombing halt beyond the 20th parallel. Officials cite increased supply movement and heavy B52 raids as the campaign enters a second week of intensified operations.
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Thieu says North Vietnamese must withdraw before cease-fire
Thieu told Gen Haig that all North Vietnamese troops must leave South Vietnam before a peace agreement. The New York Times reported Nixon sent a cease-fire request to Thieu via Haig, with Kissinger possible to lead final talks in Paris. American war planes conducted over 700 strikes to curb Communist supply buildup ahead of a cease-fire.
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Biddeford Zoning Board Leader Fears Moratorium Hurtful
Joseph Jezar, Biddeford Zoning Board chair, opposes a one year moratorium on zoning exemptions and variances. He warns delays could harm business and urges joint reform talks among mayor, planning and zoning boards, and select councilors.
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Sailors at Constellation Transferred After Discrimination Clash
Navy moves 130 sailors to shore duty at three bases following a racially charged incident aboard the carrier. The transfer occurred eight hours after the men, who had clenched fists, refused an order to return to the ship as Capt. J D Ward's command responded. Secretary John Warner pledges to reinforce equal opportunity orders.
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Doc Pritham Dies Maine's famed country doctor at 92
GREENVILLE AP Fredericton Doc Pritham 92 longtime northern Maine physician died Thursday night at Charles A Dean Hospital Greenville He served 60 years across 5000 square miles traveling by horse boat train or plane to remote camps and towns He treated influenza patients in 1918 and loved wilderness life survived by wife Sarah King and son Howard C Funeral at People's Methodist Church Greenville Junction with burial in Freeport.
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Peter Farley A Laughing Political Trait in Biddeford
Peter James Farley Jr. blends politics with humor while aging toward 76 and still leading his Biddeford express and trucking firm. His son Robert won a House seat, continuing the family political legacy as Farley jokes about his stance against Republicans and recalls early clashes with the GOP. He frames his career around wit, practicality, and deals that work.
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Journal opens new Kennebunk office
Navy aims to end shipboard discrimination as policy. United Nations ecology center discussed. poorer nations seek environmental aid and cooperation.
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