U S Rushes Arms to South Vietnam Ahead of Ceasefire
U S forces accelerate a crash program delivering millions of dollars in military equipment to South Vietnam. C-130 transports arrive in Saigon with armored personnel carriers and Chinook helicopters. Inventory includes C-5A planes and A-37 bombers as South Vietnamese pilots and crews await training. Sea shipments lag, underscoring urgency to outpace the ceasefire.
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Van Meter Named Executive Manager of U S Chamber
Wil Han G Van Meter was appointed executive manager of the United States Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday succeeding the late Charles W Harbaugh. An attorney, Van Meter has served on the Chamber staff for 21 years and will oversee programs projects and much of the federation's internal administration.
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Anti-War Demonstrators Rally at Nixon Headquarters
About 18 antiwar protesters demonstrated outside the Nixon campaign HQ near the White House. They splashed red liquid on windows and chained themselves to the door, singing peace songs as police watched. One participant, Eddie Gorsh of Boston, was fastened to a door. others joined in a circle.
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Indochina Freedom Message At Campaign Rally
A fragment from a campaign report notes a speaker asserting commitment to true freedom, justice, peace, and self-determination for the people of Indo-China with United States support. The remark frames the week before the election as a period of emphasized ideals and political aspiration.
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Tests Show Progress Reverses in Chicago Children
A Chicago school board report on 1970-71 first graders shows above average readiness to read and higher IQ than national peers, but by high school juniors half score below 71st percentile. Third grade reading and math lag well behind the national norm, indicating a slide in later years.
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