Viet Cong clashes surge in Mekong delta near Cai Lay
Government reinforcements moved into the Mekong delta as heavy fighting with Viet Cong resumed near Cai Lay, about 40 miles from Saigon. Reports say Viet Cong artillery and infantry attacks left dozens of casualties on both sides and prompted a government counterattack to seize equipment and inhibit Viet Cong incursions.
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Nixon to include congressional leaders in cabinet talks
AP reports President Nixon plans to bring Senate Minority Leader Scott Pa and House GOP Leader Ford to future cabinet meetings. They urged closer White House liaison on legislative matters and suggested every third meeting with party leaders set the agenda.
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Nixon Welcomes Liberian Leader at White House
Liberian President William Tolbert arrived at the White House for a reception with President Nixon. Tolbert rode between honor guards in a white jacket and exchanged cordial greetings with Nixon on the steps, as onlookers and reporters observed the ceremony.
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Dairy Co-Op Hikes Milk Prices by Point Seven Percent
Mid-America Dairymelt Inc announced a one point seven percent increase in raw milk prices delivered for bottling. The move aims to ease rising costs for dairymen amid higher seed costs and shorter production, with a two phase rise: first phase effective July and second by September 1.
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Ossian's First Twister Destroys Home in Town
A rare tornado struck Ossian around 4 30 p m causing heavy damage to the Robert Lansing residence with roof and walls severely damaged. Power outages affected about half the town as tree limbs and debris blocked streets. No injuries were reported though one driver struggled to stop against strong winds.
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U S Price Increase Lowest of 24 Lands
UPI reports prices rose less in the United States than in 23 other OECD nations. Inflation mainly driven by food and oil, with U S rate at 5 2 percent for the year ending April 1973, while Europe and non European members posted higher gains.
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Nixon Campaign Typists Tells of Wiretap Logs
Senate Watergate hearings heard Sally Harmony, secretary to G Gordon Liddy, testify she typed wiretap logs intelligence memos and a forged Democratic document. She described log entries naming Oliver and others, and recalled Xeroxing McGovern letterhead before the break‑in.
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Election Workers Guard Lone Voter At Robins Poll
Election officials waited at Robins town hall for the lone eligible voter in a special election on involuntary annexation to Hiawatha. Polls were kept open from early morning until 8 PM amid uncertain turnout.
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Chuckle Cartoon Phrase About Marriage Misquoted
A humorous strip plays on a misquoted vow about lasting marriage and loving through time. The caption uses playful wording with a wobbling phrase about staying loving indefinitely.
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Des Moines Considers Gambing Law Changes at City Hall
Des Moines city officials debated the new state gambling law which repeals local ordinances. City Attorney Phillip Riley claimed all city rules on gambling are invalid while council members questioned what remains legal. The council granted Towerview Park a license for games of skill or chance under state limits, highlighting enforcement challenges.
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Democrats drop Watergate talking points at governors meeting
State line Nevada AP Democrats decide not to press Watergate at the National Governors Conference. They fear national politics distract from energy and economy. Governors seek relief from federal funding shifts and wage and price controls to curb inflation.
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Stock Market Springs Rally Despite Losses
New York traders sparked a rally as bargain hunters bid up depressed issues. The Dow Jones average rose 12.49 points to 898.40 amid a jittery session. Later, gunmen assassinated Congressman Hector Efrain Solis while he drove home.
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Veto Plans End Skylab 1 Extension
NASA announced Skylab 1 will not be extended beyond 28 days despite an attempted space walk to free a jammed solar panel. Mission Control said no justification for longer missions exists at this time. Commander Charles Conrad would lead a planned EVA with Kerwin assisting as Wells stays inside.
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