Vietnam War Toll Rises. U S Confirms Fourth Costliest Conflict
Viet Toll Last Week: 312 Gls By George Esper SAIGON AP A total of 1 2 Americans were killed in action in Vietnam last week an increase of 14 percent The toll raises total U S casualties to 244 200 with 210 639 wounded The offensive aims to pressure Nixon to concede at Paris talks while enemy attacks continue Phantom downed two crew unhurt and attacks on Tay Ninh and allied bases persist
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Paris
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Tay Ninh
Saigon
Washington Dispute over King Honor Sparks City Debate
In Washington D C a mainly black city wrestles with how to mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's first anniversary. Mayor Washington issues a memorial day proposal while officials debate if city offices should close and if an official holiday is warranted. Merchants fear business losses from last year's riots and Poor People’s Campaign fallout.
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University of Iowa Junior Drowns in Coralville Reservoir
Anthony Luzum age 20, a University of Iowa junior from Fort Atkinson, drowned Wednesday evening after falling from a homemade raft into about 30 feet of water near the Coralville dam and marina. His body was recovered around 10:15 pm. Two peers, Thomas Huber and Judith Calvert, witnessed the incident. Johnson County sheriff's office, Iowa City fire department, and Coast Guard Auxiliary conducted the search. Luzum was the son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Luzum. no funeral timetable announced.
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Four Year Term Bill Wins House Approval in Iowa
The Iowa House approved a constitutional amendment to extend two-year terms to four years for all state elected officials except the secretary of agriculture. The measure, 76 to 41, targets offices created in the Constitution such as governor, lieutenant governor, auditor, treasurer, secretary of state and attorney general. It now goes to the Senate and, if passed, to the 1971 legislature for identical action before a public vote.
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Palm Springs Youth Riot Triggers Police Sweep
Palm Springs police with reinforcements from up to 100 miles away patrolled the desert resort to curb two days of violence by thousands of vacationing youths. Nearly 300 arrests for drunkenness and disturbing the peace crowded the jail as gunfire and tear gas fought rioting in Tahquitz canyon. A 17 year old was wounded by a rifle during clashes outside a baseball park and drive-in concert disturbances. Police described the crowd as rowdy hippies and students with 146 youths treated in 48 hours for overdoses and burns from LSD and related incidents.
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Plan To Withdraw Some Gis Reported
DETROIT AP The Free Press Washington staff reports the Nixon administration plans to withdraw some U S troops from Vietnam unilaterally if Paris peace talks falter but aims for a staged pullout not a complete exit The plan envisions as many as 850000 returning home by year end while maintaining U S forces to honor the alliance and deter Communists
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Wrangling at Paris in Vietnam talks continues
AP reports the United States accuses North Vietnam of violating Laos and Cambodia sovereignty to support attacks on South Vietnam. Ambassador Walsh pushes for troop withdrawal while North Vietnam reiterates demand for conditional withdrawal, as talks yield no progress. Private talks teased but not confirmed.
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Nixon Names Keating for Post in India
President Nixon announced four ambassadorships including former Senator Kenneth Keating as envoy to India. Keating to replace Chester Bowles in New Delhi, with other picks and related posts outlined amid cabinet reshuffles.
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Six Remain At Large in Bomb Plot
New York AP report outlines a 21 member Black Panther conspiracy to bomb five department stores and other targets in Midtown Manhattan. Six defendants remain at large. 12 arrested in raids pled not guilty with $100,000 bail each.
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Boy Tracks Wild Ride on Car Bumper in Germany
In PRGnITZ Germany a five year old, Hans Peter Weinzer, clung to his mother's car bumper for about five miles on a busy highway before a passing motorist halted the vehicle. The mother, Alfviede Deinzer, 27, recounted the episode on Thursday stating the shock of the incident and the frightening escape from danger.
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