Red shells kill ten near Saigon military site
Soviet and Viet Cong shelling near Tri Ton, 125 miles southwest of Saigon, kills ten Vietnamese, including six school children and two teachers. Two South Vietnamese soldiers die, six wounded. North Vietnamese ceasefire violations tallied 121 in 24 hours. U.S. pilot Steven Myers, injured in a helicopter crash, reports Viet Cong fire.
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Nixon Urges Balanced Mix of Compassion and Common Sense
President Nixon urged blending warm-hearted compassion with level-headed fiscal responsibility to reform failing social programs. He warned against utopian spending, called for ending nonfunctional efforts, and promised a congressional message on urgent reforms after noting Vietnam service as a noble mission. He stressed programs should deliver real benefits per tax dollar and slow inflation while protecting human dignity.
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State of the Union
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Coe caps Midwest title with balanced Kohawks win
Coe University dazzled with a 53 percent shooting night as Carrithers led with 23 points and Marv Levy praised seniors Johnson and Carruthers. Marcus Jackson’s bench leadership helped Seattle? No, Montreal pro tie memory sparked ovations as Coe built a four point edge early and held on through a tight second half.
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Reserve Sets Discount Rate Rise to 5.2 Percent
The Federal Reserve Board boosted its discount rate by a half point to 5 percent, effective Monday, in a bid to curb inflation amid strong credit demand from rapid economic expansion. Chairman Arthur Burns urged restraint in bank rate hikes and outlined expectations for prime rate increases to track market rates, stressing the rise may reflect a temporary phase.
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Brezhnev’s Prague Trip Boosts Husak’s Stand
Brezhnev’s Moscow visit followed two days of ceremonies in Prague marking the Czechoslovak Communists’ February victory. The Soviet leader praised Husak as key to restoring alignment with Moscow, signaling broader support for Husak amidst questions of party orthodoxy and past purges.
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Argentine President Lanusse in Spain for talks with Franco
Argentine President Alejandro Lanusse arrived in Spain on Saturday for discussions with General Francisco Franco, signaling high level diplomatic engagement between Buenos Aires and Madrid during the visit.
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Vandals Rampage in Manchester Damaging 15 Vehicles
More than a dozen vehicles were damaged in Manchester between 1 and 2:30 a.m. as two groups of vandals struck. A Grayhill Plumbing and Healing Co pickup was stolen and used as a battering ram, then abandoned. A car owned by Eugene Andrus was stolen and used in further damage, including highway sign and mailbox destruction. Obscenities were spray painted on residences Kendall Klemmons and the kindergarten building. No arrests yet.
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Students clash with police in Athens and Salonica
University students and police clash in Athens breaking a truce during government talks on grievances. In Salonica two rival groups fought outside the Poly technic Institute. Ten students were injured as police chased demonstrators through streets and sidewalks.
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Brooke Plans Hanoi Trip To Study Postwar Reconstruction
Senator Brooke of Massachusetts said he will embark on a three week mission in late March to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Japan, and Hanoi. He outlined the journey at a news conference, traveling in his role as ranking Republican member of the foreign operations subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Rogers Heads to Paris for Vietnam Talks
Washington AP Secretary of State Rogers departed for Paris to attend the International conference on Vietnam. He predicted a swift return with a successful agreement and to resume duties soon.
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Coe Takes First Midwest Wrestling Title in School History
Coe College captured its first Midwest Conference wrestling title with 77 points as seven Kohawks advanced to finals and one to consolation. St Olaf, Cornell and Monmouth trailed closely battling for second, with St Olaf edging Cornell for runner up by a half point. Final consolation rounds and championships were scheduled for later, and coach Bremner praised the historic achievement.
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Dayan proposes Egyptian hot line after Libyan airliner tragedy
Tel Aviv for the first time accepts partial blame for downing a Libyan airliner over Sinai. Defense Minister Moshe Dayan says Israel will not underestimate its error, but blames the Libyan crew for straying into Israeli territory. He proposes a direct line with Egypt to avert future tragedies as Cairo rejects the idea. An unusual news conference aired conversations from the Libyan pilots and confirms Israeli interceptors were mistaken for MiGs. Investigators will study tapes and instruments. continuation noted.
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