Vietnam War troop drawdown eyed by Nixon aides
Reports indicate a gradual U.S. troop reduction from about 39 000 to roughly 25 000 by December and a broader pullback to meet a target of 27 000. Melvin Laird notes logistics duties will remain with remaining forces as transfer of gear continues while peacetime disengagement and Vietnamese forces assume more responsibility. Civil unrest in Northern Ireland and economic strain in Belfast are tied to ongoing violence, with warnings of a potential collapse of Ulster businesses without British government aid.
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Fischer Spassky Fight To Draw In 20th Game
In Reykjavik UPI reports another drawn chess match between challengers Fischer and Spassky. The game stretched about five hours with progress halted as plans for the 41st move were discussed. Analysts noted the American didn’t press for a win and observers commented on the evolving tension in the world title race.
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Cascade Boy Dies In Basement Mishap
A Cascade boy helping his father with housework was electrocuted Tuesday. Authorities said 11 year old Mark Aitchison died at a local office after Cascade fire department failed to revive him. Kenneth Todd Young, a former U S ambassador to Thailand, also died Tuesday in Washington from a heart attack.
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Charter Flight Collapse Traps 122 Americans at Gatwick
AP reports 122 U.S. citizens and 18 foreigners stranded at Gatwick after a charter flight failed. Embassy says no repatriation funds. Washington authorization pending. Passengers, including a mother with a four week old baby and disabled travelers, find aid from British households as family and press react.
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McGovern calls for Thieu asylum in US and policy critique
McGovern argued Thieu should be offered political asylum in the United States if endangered after a postwar settlement, citing Thieu as a long-time ally in Saigon. He also accused Nixon of neglecting Soviet Jews and Israel while pushing for a Middle East shift, and outlined tax welfare reform plans.
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Chuckle Variety Note on Spices and Groceries
A brief chuckle note mentions variety being the spice of life in groceries and parts of daily life. The playful line hints at diversity enhancing everyday shopping and meals.
Nixon and Tanaka to Talk Trade and China
President Nixon in San Clemente says upcoming summit with Japan's new prime minister will focus on trade, money, and defense. He argues the postwar enmity is fading as US Japan friendship and cooperation are key to Pacific peace amid concerns over a 3.4 billion trade deficit and rising protections.
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84 Planes Down Since Offensive
The U S command reported 4 American airmen lost in North Vietnam since the March 30 start of the Communist offensive. Total downed rose to 84 as three flyers and two F 4 Phantoms were lost last weekend. Borders, a marine, was rescued after his F 4 was shot near the Laotian border. U S strikes across North Vietnam Monday totaled more than 200 targets, while typhoon weather limited raids to the south.
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Corporate Head Arrested For Securities Violation
Sanford Florida AP reports Glenn W Turner a 37 year old millionaire founder of Glenn W Turner Enterprises a 70 firm conglomerate was arrested after stepping from his private jet in Sanford. Deputies say two warrants from Pinellas county accuse him of violating securities law. He posted 20000 bond and was released. News notes officers seized records from Turner headquarters in Orlando.
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South Viets Shift Strategy Around Saigon
The South Vietnamese pause their long siege near An Loc and Chon Thanh as a new Saigon area offensive is anticipated next month. Highway 1 and Highway 4 remain hot, with a key bridge blown near Saigon and ambushes along the An Loc corridor. General Minh forms a mobile task force to lead renewed fighting against the North Vietnamese thrusts.
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Mekong Delta
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