Map of South Vietnam Little Changed in War
The map shows South Vietnam largely as it was a decade ago with major cities under Saigon government control but enemy forces along the 850 mile border and in areas like the Iron Triangle and War Zone C. Officials note highways remain open but can be closed. pacification data show 90.1 percent of 19.1 million people under government control end of September, with contested and North Viet Cong areas remaining. The article suggests the conflict is more about people than land and warns that cease fire terms will hinge on who controls key regions and populations.
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Saigon
Indochina
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Gulf of Siam
Iron Triangle
Saigon River
Erie Voters to Consider Buying Land for City Park
Erie voters will decide on purchasing 18 acres between the football field and US 59 for a city park at the November 7 general election. The project costs total 10 000 with federal funds covering half and the city contributing 2 500 via a 1 mill levy. A public meeting is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the American Legion hall to discuss the plan.
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Prie
Erie
4Th
American Legion Hall
Supervisory Group Needs Muscle in Indochina Peace Pact
The AP reports that the failure of the International Control Commission to police Vietnam and Laos accords shows the need for a stronger supervisory body for the new Indochina peace pact. The draft agreement calls for an international commission to ensure the standstill cease fire and prevent territorial grabs by South Vietnamese and Communist forces, including stopping infiltration.
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Washington
International Control Commission
Vietnam
Laos
Pentagon
U.S
Supervisory Commission
International
ICC
State Department
Peking Involvement Predicted by Souvanna Phouma
Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma after a White House meeting with President Nixon said China will play a role in Indochina peace. He noted China attended the 1954 and 1962 Geneva talks and expected continued participation. An ambassador to Peking will be sent in November. He spoke of the eve of a cease fire and renewed talks led by Kissinger with Hanoi.
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Washington
Souvanna Phouma
Laos
White House
Nixon
Peoples Republic of China
Indochina
Peking
Geneva
King. Com
Henry Kissinger
Hanoi
Kissinger
China
Intercepted Letter Foreshadows Graduation Song
A cryptic intercepted letter hints that upon graduation students will sing a farewell line "Bye, Bye, we'll miss American High" signaling nostalgia and shifts in school life. The note suggests emotions tied to changing times and the community's attachment to the high school.
American High School opens with bold, nontraditional design
In Fremont California American High School debuts with red white and blue colors and a eagle mascot. The 5 million facility features wall to wall carpeting no traditional classrooms and color screens with large pillows. Principal Joe Tranchina emphasizes student involvement and interdisciplinary learning.
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Fremont
Calif
American High School
Joe Tranchina
Tranchina
American High
Area Forecast Highlights Variable Clouds and Cooler Temperatures
Variable cloudiness and a little cooler today with highs in the lower 60s. Northeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight through Sunday fair to partly cloudy with a touch warmer Sunday. Tonight's lows upper 30s and Sunday's highs mid to upper 60s.
China Doctors Lack Proper Equipment In Rural Health Push
Dr Wu Wei-jan led a tour of Chinese physicians in the United States noting more than 100000 medical workers moved from cities to rural areas to extend basic care. He cited Shanghai surgery progress on severed limbs, burns, and acupuncture aided anesthesia while calling for improved equipment and ongoing basic research.
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Kansas City
United States
Wu Wei-jan
Shanghai
de. Wu
Dr. Wu
F. Greg Dimond
University of Missouri Medical School
Washington
New York
Boston
Chicago
Institute of Medicine
The
Natonal Academy of Sciences
American Medical Association
San Francisco
China
Peoples Republic of China
Mao Tse Tung
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Crawford County
Pittsburg
Robert Docking
Fittsburg
Mt. Carmel School of Nursing
Jean Myres
Richard Myres
S. Allen
Tume
International Supervisory Commission
North Vietnam
South Viet
Phouma
Prince
Cambodia
Poland
India
Canada
Commission
South
Ho Chi Minh
Cha
Earlton
Chanute
Thayer
University of Missouri At Columbia
University of Kansas Medical School
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