Trudeau poised for clearcut victory in national election
Toronto dispatch reports Pierre Trudeau riding a wave of popularity toward a likely Liberal landslide. Polls and surveys suggest the Liberal majority in Parliament, with 180 of 265 seats likely to go to Trudeau, surpassing the 170 threshold for a majority. Robert Stanfield leads the Conservatives in a tight contest.
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Saigon braces for third Vietcong assault as 30 battalions hold front
US sources warn of heavy Vietcong rocket barrage on Saigon with a third wave expected. Australian Task Force HQ moves to Long Binh while 2nd and 1st Australian battalions reinforce the capital perimeter. South Vietnamese PM Huong enlarges defense zone as North Vietnamese units around Saigon retreat toward the capital. US B52s destroy a large Vietcong ammunition dump as pilots clash with MiGs over North Vietnam. Saigon remains on red alert amid reports of heavy fighting along Route 20 and around Bien Hoa and Long Binh.
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Rail union strike paralyses Britain’s rail network
In Britain a major disruption threat emerged as 230,000 National Union of Railwaymen members launched a work to rule and overtime ban backing a pay claim. A vote by 35,100 locomotive engineers and firemen could bring earlier action. Train timetables collapsed, long distance services halted, and road congestion rose as officials warned of further slowdowns and possible charter aircraft use.
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Springer to Sell Weekly Magazine in Hamburg Deal
A Hamburg report states Springer sold his weekly Newey Blatt for 10 million to Hamburg publisher Me Heinrl lauer-Verlag. The negotiations include sale of four more weekly magazines to Gruner and Jahr, as reported yesterday.
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POWS have day out at the zoo in Saigon
About 50 North Vietnamese and Vietcong prisoners, recently surrendering near Saigon, toured the zoo with guards and press in tow. They wore new clothes, were washed, and given a small cash payment while enjoying the animal cages and exhibits under military supervision. Some prisoners remained hospitalized.
Israel Plans 160 Mile Pipeline From Eilat To Ashkelon
The New York Times News Service reports Israel will build a 160 mile pipeline from Eilat on the Gulf of Aqaba to Ashkelon on the Mediterranean. Initial capacity 19 million tons yearly, rising to 60 000 tons a day. Supertankers will anchor at Eilat, unloading to ports in the Mediterranean and western Europe. Also reports Israeli and Egyptian shelling near the Suez Canal with a ceasefire said to be in doubt.
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Deputies Shout Down Saigon Prime Minister on NLF Question
In Saigon the National Assembly interrupted Prime Minister Tran Van Huong as he spoke on the National Liberation Front. Deputies booed and banged desks after he suggested some L F members were not Communists. He argued the NLF should be renamed to reflect its Communist nature.
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Rumor of Beatle marriage breakup swirls in media
The Daily Mirror reports John Lennon and wife Cynthia consulted solicitors about their marriage. Lennon, 27, unavailable for comment, was seen in Ireland with Yoko Ono, 34, who joined him on a trip to a private land off County Mayo. The pair reportedly flew by helicopter to Dorinch in a four‑seat land area. Lennon and Ono had recently been seen together at the National Centre in London.
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