Toll in Vietnam War Drops to Two-Month Low
SAIGON AP Fortytwo Americans were killed last week in combat in Vietnam, the lowest toll in two months, while wounded rose slightly to 218. The week’s total killed was less than half the prior week’s 84, with noncombat deaths adding 26. Cumulative U.S. losses stood at 44,018 killed and 297,874 wounded, with noncombat deaths totaling 9,437.
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South Vietnam Drives and Area Attacks Reported
Reports say American advisers were killed and one missing amid fighting near Firebase 6 and Firebase Lonely as South Vietnamese troops push from base in a search and clear operation. In the central highlands North Vietnamese attacks continue around Tan Canh and Firebase Lonely as a larger U.S. South Vietnamese counteroffensive unfolds. In eastern Cambodia heavy shelling and bombardments raise regional tensions as authorities seek to limit further escalation.
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Still Working For Uncle Sam Still Working For Uncle Sam
Washington AP The WS Chamber of Commerce says the average American hasn’t earned for himself this year and won’t before May 10. Earlier earnings will cover 1971 tax bills next year or be spread over two hours 51 minutes of each eight hour day. Internal Revenue says about 58 million of 72 million taxpayers had filed by last Saturday.
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Tranquilizer Mistakenly Hits Man Shocking Incident
In IndianapolisAP a dogcatcher aiming at a stray German shepherd injured himself with a tranquilizer dart. Gerald Watson 43 was summoned to a southeast side residence to locate the dog hiding under a porch. The dart discharged when Watson dropped the tranquilizer and struck him in the neck. He was hospitalized in fair condition. The dog escaped.
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Priest Duryea Wins Parish Support After Secret Marriage
In Pacifica California a Catholic priest, 49, excommunicated for marrying, received strong parish backing with 804 to (unreadable) votes urging Archbishop McGucken to appoint a new pastor while keeping Duryea as a guiding voice. The St. Peter’s lay council urged changing celibacy rules and backed the idea a married priest can be effective. Duryea vowed to return, planning to join his wife and son in the Santa Clara valley as he awaits papal action.
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China Signals Friendliness to Seek U.N. Seat
Washington officials view Beijing’s warmer tone toward the United States as a strategic move to gain U.N. General Assembly membership next fall. Experts see China aiming to oust the Nationalists on Taiwan, improve ties with the U.S. to counter Moscow, and restore stability at home under a broader international approach.
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City Halts Water Line Installations Amid Budget Straits
Cedar Rapids city council told the water department to abandon construction work and leave water main installation to developers. Mayor Canney cited financial strain as the motive, saying the city should not be in the construction business, while water chief Lee described the move as ending a subsidy to builders costing about 250000 annually. Developer LeRoy Skogman rejects the subsidy claim, arguing homeowners bear the costs and the city is pushing costs onto buyers. Skogman vows to fight the decision, noting it echoes the trend of tightening the noose around homebuyers. The council acted with little notice beyond a water department call.
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Plan to Fix Root Problems at Cedar Rapids Schools
A tentative plan agreed by Cedar Rapids school representatives, architects and builders aims to repair root issues at Nixon Squaw Creek Van Buren and Jackson elementary schools at no cost to the district. Four criteria include eliminating ponding on the roof, ensuring a convex roof, restoring design compatibility, and expediting all repairs. The method and cost assignment lie with the architects and builders, not the district.
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Nixon Quizzing To Be on Radio
NBC and CBS plan to carry live radio coverage of an hour long session in which President Nixon is questioned by six editors and newsmen. The event will air Friday night after the White House allows a live telecast. The session concludes the 1971 convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors at the Shoreham hotel ballroom.
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Rigler Blast Returned by GOP Leaders
Des Moines reporters questioned former Senate leader Robert Rigler about GOP leadership pace on economy bills. House Leader Varley said to judge the legislature after final actions, citing liquor control reform and the general services bill as key items. Senate support for judicial reform faces a tough house fight, with Riley urging action for a unified trial court plan.
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Two Brink's Guards Slain in Chicago Delivery
Two Brink's Inc guards Gerald O Connor 40 and Gerald Crea Iney 27 were shot to death Thursday during a delivery at the South Side Routhway hotel. Police hunt for two men. $600 robbed, amount not yet determined by Brink's.
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