Intensified Red Blows Continue Across South Vietnam Fronts
South Vietnam reports 97 enemy attacks in a 24 hour period ending at dawn led by rockets and mortars. The surge concentrates in the Mekong delta near Saigon with fighting in the central highlands and northern Saigon area. One U.S. casualty, a helicopter crewman slightly wounded south of Da Nang, is reported as air strikes continue over North Vietnam with heavy B 52 raids and 1,900 tons of bombs. A separate Amtrak incident in Randolph Virginia reports a passenger derailment with no injuries.
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Death Penalty Debated as Congress Looms
The administration urges a mandatory death penalty for cold blooded crimes while Senator McClellan proposes a bill letting juries decide guilt and punishment. The looming clash includes Kennedy Hart Bayh and Eastland as key players amid concerns over justice errors and constitutional questions.
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Truman Honored in Capital Memorial Rite at Washington Cathedral
Government and foreign dignitaries joined at Washington Cathedral to memorialize former President Truman. The service drew hundreds, including Vice President Agnew and leaders from many nations, with remarks by Francis Sayre and prayers invoking blessing and steadfastness.
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Linn County Sheriff seeks to hand jail control to board
Sheriff Walter Grant asks Linn County Board of Supervisors to remove jail custody from his department and hire Rev William Collen as keeper. He cites a 1971 county detention facility law enabling the board to contract with outside agencies. Grant says the idea would be discussed after two new supervisors take seats, as he faces visitation-related court orders.
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Nixon hints at cautious view on Paris talks and health cuts
President Nixon told congressional leaders he is not optimistic about a quick peace in Paris but hopes for some progress. He avoided specifics on Vietnam and referenced potential cuts in the 1974 health budget while noting support for vital biomedical programs and medical training. leaders warned cuts could hit cancer and heart research and doctor training.
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Nixon holds talks on four points for prisoner swap ceasefire
In Washington a senator cited four conditions urged by the President for a peace deal: return of prisoners, a cease-fire, the South Vietnamese choosing their government, and coverage of Laos and Cambodia. Officials noted North Vietnam opposes any enforceable cease-fire. The White House aims for cooperation with Congress and plans more leadership meetings.
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Reagan Vetoes Just Squeak By
Sacramento California UPI reports during a final special veto session lawmakers upheld Gov Ronald Reagan's vetoes in 15 votes. Assembly members pressed to override but no veto was overturned since 1946 when Sarlt Warren was governor.
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Eastern explains jumbo jet crash in Miami swamp
New York Times report cites Eastern Air Lines explains steep descent into Everglades during landing attempt. Investigators note crew relied on autopilot while checking nose gear, with 176 aboard and 99 killed. NTSB declined to comment pending data analysis.
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Nixon names three cabinet members as presidential counselors
President Nixon announced three cabinet members will serve as presidential counselors with expanded duties in natural resources, human resources, and community development. Carl Butte takes on formal resources, Casper Weinberger leads human resources, and James Lynn handles community development, each with an office near the White House and chairing Domestic Council committees.
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