Allies Open Valley Push Near Laotian Frontier
Allied and South Vietnamese forces launch new operation targeting supply bases and infiltration routes in the Shaw Valley near the Laotian border. US 101st Airborne and artillery flown into Firebase Fury support the push, with limited disclosed mission details. Local reports say the valley remains contested with sporadic shelling and helicopter landings continuing around the base.
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Canthour
Pakistan says foils Indian saboteurs at Bhaival bridge
Pakistani army reports foiling an Indian infiltrator raid near the West Pakistan border. Radio Pakistan says saboteurs suffered heavy casualties after placing 48 dynamite charges on a railway bridge between Dacca and Chittagong. Troops say they captured arms, ammunition, and supplies and moved to mop up remaining infiltrators. The incident prompts claims of disruption to transport and economy in East Pakistan as refugees flow into India ahead of monsoon advances.
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Nixon Interview Is Tonight at 8
Washington AP reports President Nixon will give an hourlong interview with six newsmen. The program will be carried live on NBC television and CBS Radio at eight o clock local time.
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Five Inch Rain Heals Parched West Texas
In San Angelo Texas five inch rainfall relieves drought easing fears of a Dust Bowl era return. Storm brought flood warnings and six deaths from a light plane crash near Iraan and a car wreck north of San Angelo. Rainfall ranged from two to five inches across the Panhandle to western Texas while Del Rio faced hail damage and power outages.
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Union Official's Home Scene of Gun Battle Nabbed
AP reports a gun battle near the home of union leader Don Vestal and other officials. Police arrested Vestal and seven others on charges including attempted murder and obscenity. No injuries reported. three pistols and a rifle found in a vehicle tied to the case.
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White House rules out immediate tax cuts after first quarter rebound
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration dismisses urgent tax relief calls despite a 28.4 billion GNP advance in the first quarter. Officials credit solid expansion from auto production rebound and stockpiling but inflation remains high at 5.2 percent. George Shultz cautions against policy rush, staying on course while not ruling out year‑long tax relief.
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Smoke from Everglades fires strands thousands
Smoke from one of the driest Everglades fires choked Miami causing low visibility and traffic jams as Lake Concho rainfall and wildfires disrupted travel. Officials warned of ongoing risk while air patrols monitored the scene and store traffic showed mixed retail trends amid inflation concerns.
Tax Issue Is Sent to Iowa House Floor
The Iowa House Ways and Means Committee abandoned plans to draft a full tax and revenue package and sent several alternatives to the House for debate. The 20 2 vote approved long released measures to aid tax policy, aimed at funding state public schools. Speaker Varley said compromise will be needed as deadlock looms, with expectations of cross party support to engineer a unified tax aid package.
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White House denies FBI spying charge as fear tactic
Washington reports say Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler accused Rep Boggs and Sen Muskie of political fear mongering by implying the FBI surveils law abiding citizens. Ziegler rejected claims of indiscriminate spying and suggested a congressional probe into the allegations. He noted no tapping of wires of Congress members and stressed FBI surveillance targets national security duties.
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Iowa House debates pari mutuel betting bill in committee
A conservation recreation committee vote of 10 to 5 advances a plan to legalize pari mutuel betting on horse and harness racing in Iowa. Reported by William Harbor, the bill faces reviews by ways and means for revenue impact. Opponents warn of organized crime risks tied to off track betting. Rep Ivor Stanley notes potential 2 million dollar state revenue in 16 years from up to five tracks. Page 2, Col. 1.
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Challenge To Mitchell on Barth day rally surveillance
Senator Maskie of Maine challenged Attorney General Mitchell to reveal if Barth day rally attendees in New Hampshire were under general PRL surveillance during a two day swing through the state. The exchange underscored concerns about government monitoring of political gatherings as the pair toured Manchester and surrounding areas.
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Muskie Says He Would Invite Hoover to Resign
In Manchester New Hampshire Senator Muskie stated that if he were president he would invite J Edgar Hoover to resign. He spoke at a high school assembly while supporting his bid in the upcoming New Hampshire presidential primary. FBI agents reportedly surrounded a Washington rally as part of ongoing investigations.
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