Marines Press Summit Of Citadel At Quang Tri
South Vietnamese marines battled North Vietnamese troops for a third day at Quang Tri Citadel as 50 marines captured the south wall while house to house fighting continued. Nearly 700 NVA troops have been killed in five days of fighting with daily South Vietnamese losses around 25 dead and 125 wounded. U S air support with 50 B 52 bombers and fighter bombers targeted supply lines and depots from Dong Hoi to near Quang Tri despite approaching Tropical Storm Flossie.
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G O P Files Counter Suit on Demo Breakin
The GOP filed a countersuit in the Watergate bugging case as Maurice Stans denied knowledge of transferring funds from Mexico. McGovern campaigned in Albany and New York City with Kennedy, and Shriver announced union and donor backing while Nixon planned a Yellowstone trip for Sept. 20. Agnew announced a nine day tour starting Tuesday. Kennedy and McGovern drew 30,000 in rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Shriver gained labor endorsements in San Antonio and Florida appearances followed. Watergate page note: a small black listening device was found at the Democratic National Committee offices.
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Kissinger Returns From Moscow With Trade Progress Hopes
President Nixon aide Henry Kissinger returns from Moscow amid hopeful signs for a broad U.S. Soviet trade agreement within weeks, with September talks planned in Washington to push negotiations. Officials caution against predicting dollars or final deals while noting advances on lend lease, oil and gas ventures, and maritime pacts.
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U S Wheat Deal With China Reported At Fifteen Million Bushels
The Agriculture Department said export registrations show about 15 million bushels of U S wheat designated for China under a special program. Some sources had cited a 20 million bushel order, and payments may involve sales via third parties for re export. The move comes as Secretary Butz testifies on a separate U S Soviet wheat deal.
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U.S. Casualties In Vietnam Rise Cautiously
The U S command reports 16 American casualties last week in Vietnam including one KIA and eight wounded. Non hostile deaths total four, with three missing or captured. Since the start of the North Vietnamese offensive five and a half months ago the toll stands at 45 857 killed in action 303 380 wounded 10 269 dead from non hostile causes and 1 785 missing.
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No Bill Payment Leads to Oklahoma City Hotel Water Cutoff
In Oklahoma City a hotel faced water service shutoff after owing about four thousand dollars in utility bills. The city cut off supply after partial payments failed. managers from Gotham Hotels of New York said the parent company is addressing the issue while state Democratic headquarters and the Oklahoma Retail Merchants Assn. remain on site. The hotel reports limited guest impact and ongoing attempts to settle the debt.
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Body Found in Reservoir Area
An unidentified male body was found in the Sandy Beach section of the Coralville reservoir on Wednesday afternoon. Officials stated the decedent was a man, but details on identity or cause of death were not immediately available.
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Mystery Body Found Beside Reservoir Edge
A man believed dead for five weeks to six months was found tied to a tree limb near the water’s edge of the reservoir. He wore a long sleeve work shirt, trousers, and heavy work shoes. The article continues on page 3.
Chuckle Women Like Modern Paintings
A humorous line notes that women are like modern paintings. enjoyment comes from feeling rather than understanding the subject. The quip plays on contemporary stereotypes and invites playful interpretation.
Budget review derailed by crossword clue on highway panel
Iowa highway commission wrestles with a two year budget as Commissioner Robert Rigler spends much of the session solving a crossword puzzle. Chairman William Gray emphasizes focus on the budget while staff explains the 200 million dollar annual spending.
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Pope bars women from formal ministry in Catholic Church
Pope Paul VI issued decrees barring women from formal investiture in reader and acolyte ministries, though lay participation by women remains in Bible reading and some altar services. He reaffirmed celibacy rules for priests and deacons, noting ordination vows now include chastity for unmarried candidates. The decrees take effect January 1.
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Kosygin Approves Oil Deals and Moscow Trade Center Plan
AP reports Premier Kosygin gave sanction to Occidental Petroleum deals including a permanent U.S. trade center in Moscow with offices and a hotel. Dr Armand Hammer said negotiations may be worth several billion dollars but some points remain unsettled and endings uncertain.
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Trial Ordered for Anti Daley Bloc Over Convention Seats
Alderman William Singer and 58 others were ordered to stand trial on contempt charges for defying a circuit court order that barred them from sitting as delegates at the Democratic national convention. Singer and the Rev. Jesse Jackson led the challenge that unseated regular delegates led by Mayor Richard Daley.
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