Undeclared war erupts between Honduras and El Salvador
The conflict escalates as Honduras accuses Salvadorean ground forces of invasions at two points and Salvadorean planes launch widespread attacks. Reports say seven cities may be bombed and casualties rise. OAS orders peace team from Washington as both sides claim aggression.
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Organization of American States
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Jolo
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Tonventin
Jorge Duran
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President Firm Against Safeguard Compromise
Washington AP report notes Nixon described by Republican readers as having no relief to the Mountain Tragedy plan. In Wyoming UP I report, Gary Berg of Boston, a marine AWOL, is identified as the mountain climber killed on Mitchell Peak after a 60 foot fall. Authorities confirm Berg’s identity after initial misidentification as John Hagen of Salem.
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Berg
Hagen
McDougall
Thomas Cook
Jamison, Pa
Two Slain In Gunfire At Resort
At a Wyoming mountain resort near Pinedale a sheriff’s officer and a 16 year old girl were killed during a gunfight involving two Pasadena, Texas men and a 14 year old boy. A woman and her daughter said they were kidnapped in Texas and held hostage during the melee. Police said James Avabette, 27, and Larry Foster, 14, were held for homicide investigation.
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Morris Horton
Texas
Horton
Billy Edwards
Cathy
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James Avabette
Larry Foster
Battle Mountain Lodge
Lawrence Chaney
Edwards
Flay
Barkett
Barbara Chambers
Pasadens
Wyoming
Laird Signals Possible Change in Viet Nam Tactics
Defense Secretary Laird told the Senate committee that a shift in U.S. combat tactics is being considered to ease pressure on communist forces in Vietnam. He stressed no de escalation orders were issued and noted Gen. Abrams has been directed to prioritize reducing U.S. casualties, while noting recent declines in hand-to-hand attacks and cautious optimism about peace prospects.
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Washington
UFS
Laird
Vietnam
U.S
Viena
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Creighton Abrams
Nixon
Abrams
Johnson
Four American Choppers Lost in Vietnam Incidents
AP reports four US Army helicopters lost in separate incidents near Saigon. Two helicopters were shot down, two collided during avoidance maneuvers. Four Americans died, three wounded in the collision. two South Vietnamese killed and three Americans wounded in another incident. One chopper destroyed by a mine detonated by a Vietnamese soldier. North Vietnamese shelled allied outposts in the DMZ four times.
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Saigon
Coralville Lake Reaches Record High Level
Coralville Lake climbed to 710.35 feet above sea level, the highest in history, as outflow from the Coralville dam reached 12 000 cubic feet per second. Despite rising reservoir levels, officials reported no major problems downstream on the Iowa River and held the outflow through Tuesday hoping for no new rains.
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Apollo 11 Crew Ready for Moon Mission Voyage
The Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin relaxed at Cape Kennedy as countdown neared, reviewing flight plans and risks. VIPs led by Former President Johnson and Vice President Agnew joined crowds preparing for the historic launch while Nixon retrained in Washington and families watched from Houston. Armstrong said fear is natural when facing the unknown, but training and preparation ease concerns.
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Edwin Aldrin
Michael Collins
Armstrong
Aldrin
Cape Kennedy
UPI
Moonport
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Agnew
Nixon
Washington
Houston
Wymer Named Director of Iowa Development Unit
Chad A Wymer 40 of Council Bluffs was appointed director by Gov. to lead the Iowa Town Development Commission. Wymer will analyze and lift a months-long slump and develop an aggressive, driving commission to advance state industrial development. His salary is 25000 dollars yearly.
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Chad A. Wymer
Council Blufff
Robert the Space Agency
Ray
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Armatrong
Aldrin
Armstrong
Wymer
Calincil Blufff
Viet Cong Says War Could Last Up To Twenty Years
The Viet Cong delegation head in Paris warned peace talks may fail and the war could continue 20 years to pressure Nixon. South Vietnam's Thieu proposed elections under international supervision and urged VC leaders to reconsider, while Saigon officials warned of intensified Viet Cong terrorism to influence U.S. policy. The North Vietnamese criticized Thieu’s plan as flawed and questioned the talks, with leaders claiming the struggle would persist as long as necessary.
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Nixon
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Viet Cong
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Nguyen Vai Thieu
South Vietnam
Saigon
Nguyen Can Ky
Thieu
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Sriday
National’ Liberation Front
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Bun
Iowa
Ray
Hig
Ikel Organiza
Connell
Bluffs Chamber
Addings
Taws
Thien
Unmasks Identity of Mountain Climber Berg Death
Marlin Epp and Ken Clanton recovered the body of Berg after a 12 hour, wind driven ascent to the sedge where he landed. Both instructors at an outdoor leadership school near Lander aided in the arduous extraction by helicopter, noting a failed rope knot in icy rock.
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Marlin Epp
Ken Clanton
Berg
Epp
Clanton
Lander
Switzerland
Astronauts Prepare Moon Rock Cargo for Return
Armstrong and colleagues plan to depart the lunar surface tomorrow morning with up to 130 pounds of moon rocks. A U.S. flag will be left behind as they conduct a 30 minute news conference for reporters and national TV audiences, asserting readiness to fly despite long, tiring pace.
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Armstrong
Aldrin
Monmlay
Mennport
Chuckle Politics: Grants From People's Money
A satirical note on populist policy suggesting officials grant funds from citizens’ earnings to win support. It mocks how giving away money can boost popularity and questions the wisdom of such tactics.
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Conyrighy eHirs
Slow Soviet Moonship Luna 15 Pace Slower Than Usual
Jodrell Bank England AP reports Luna 15 travels at a slower speed toward the moon than typical, with officials noting the craft may be attempting something new. Bernard Lovell says the moonship could reach the vicinity Thursday morning, suggesting heavier mass or new equipment affecting the approach and fuel use for landing and return.
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Englandt
Ated
Thesday
Biri
Bernard Lovell
Lunach
Lovell
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