Three Copters Shot Down as U S Forces Hit by Communists
In Vietnam, three American helicopters were shot down by Communist forces on Monday while a mine damaged the U S Navy tank landing ship New London County near Chu Lai. The delta region shows a North Vietnamese buildup with ground troops and renewed air bombings as U S forces report heavy fighting near Tam Ky.
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UPS
Vietnam
Mekong
New London County
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U.S
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U.S. Americal
Tam Ky
Salgor
Nursing Home Toll Rises to 26 in Harmar House Fire
In Marietta Ohio three more elderly women died Monday from injuries after a nursing home fire late Friday. The toll climbs to 26 with nineteen patients and two staff still hospitalized. one remains in critical condition.
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Marietta, Ohio
UPL
Harmar House
Chuckle Nhe Stronauts Bump Rocks Snapshots While Touring
The astronauts returned with rocks and took souvenir photos during their visit, mirroring a typical American tourist experience. Copyright held.
Market Journey Through South Vietnam By Small Taxis
A South Vietnamese mother and her children ride in a three wheeled taxi along the central coast from Nha Trang to Qui Nhon. The scene shows villagers relying on these small taxis as the main transport to reach coastal markets on long day journeys.
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Nha Trang
Qui Nhon
Novice Will Run Against Ted Kennedy
From Boston to Des Moines a divided field forms over the item veto ruling. Polk Spaulding, former county district court chairman, announces his candidacy against Senator Kennedy while Gov. Robert Ray defends the veto and calls for supreme court clarification. Spaulding criticizes Kennedy as aligned with unions and big power interests, while stressing civil rights and Vietnam positions. The dispute over the item veto leads to a court ruling that the governor exceeded his authority, prompting appeals and further political debate.
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Nine Missing In Alaskan Motel Fire
A predawn fire destroyed a 00 room motel on the outskirts of Anchorage. One person is dead, nine are missing, and 16 hospitalized. Residents leaped from second and third floor windows as fire crews arrived at 2:30 a.m. Fire Chief Bill Tonquet said early rescue attempts reached the first and part of the second floors but heat and smoke prevented access to the rest of the second floor and the third floor.
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Alaska
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Gold Rush Motor Lodge
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Alioto Drops Bid for California Governor Race
San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto announced he will not run for governor this year, leaving Jesse Unruh as the main Democratic challenger to Governor Ronald Reagan. Alioto cited polls and a mafia-related article as factors, noting the high campaign cost and slim odds. Reagan poised to declare a second term in March, while Unruh had announced in December with a filing deadline of March 25.
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San Francisco
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Untuh
State Assembly
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Washington State
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Agnew Heckled by Anti War Aussies in Canberra
Vice President Agnew faced antiwar heckling as he laid a wreath at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. About 400 demonstrators gathered, chanting and waving North Vietnamese flags, while five were arrested. Protests were planned for Parliament House in Wellington? No. More demonstrations were expected across Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide as Agnew met Prime Minister Gorton and prepared to visit New Zealand.
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Australia
Agnew
War Memorial
My Lai
Agneso
John Gorton
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
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Bali
New Zealand
Auckland
U.S
Asia
City Policy in Crash Probes Being Altered
Cedar Rapids police will stop investigating property damage crashes on Feb 1 pending a trial shift. Safety Commissioner John Oberthien said investigations will cover only injury or fatality crashes while still handling city property damage and hit-and-run cases. Police Chief George J. Matias noted manpower needs and cited Minneapolis as a model, saying clerical packets and limited enforcement will replace full probes. officers will focus on traffic control and allow magistrates to handle complaints when no clear law violation is ticketed.
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Matias
Minneapolis
Nigeria Seen as Barrier to Food Flow in Civil War
Article reports international aid efforts for Biafran refugees, noting Nigeria's limited acceptance of relief and a British offer of 10 tons of medical supplies landed in Lagos. It mentions Gowon’s calls for peace emissaries, student celebrations, and global reactions including U.S. aid and British rehabilitation funds.
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Nigeria
Britain
Yakubu Cowan
Lagos
Roman Catholic Secretariat
Gowon
Biafran
Washington
White House
David Newsom
Biafra
Pope Paul VI
Albert Bongo
Gabon
Libreville
Bongo
Bonga
Nigerians React To End Of Civil War In Lagos
Nigerians in Lagos respond with mixed relief and bitterness as news of the war’s end spreads. Citizens discuss casualties and missing relatives while markets and daily life resume with cautious optimism.
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Lagos
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