World gold rush tests dollar faith amid $35 price pledge
Speculators flood markets as confidence in the dollar wavers over Washington's ability to uphold $35 an ounce for gold. A Zurich financier warns the gravemakers are on stage while London and Paris see record turnover. Denials follow reports of shifts in the gold pool and possible country withdrawals.
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Question Launched Fatal Encounter Sparks Police Pursuit
Reported on page one, a person identified as Lach fled after coming face to face with officers who had been in the room all night, according to police.
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Imperial palace shields family as skyscraper rises
The Imperial Household Agency begins transplanting 1,000 trees to block views from a nearby skyscraper under construction beside the palace. The barrier aims to shield the emperor's family from telescopes during the project.
U.S. Death Toll in Vietnam Tops Twenty Thousand
The Tet offensive toll shows U.S. forces with at least 500 killed in the third week, marking a peak in losses since Jan 30. Officials report 19 760 American combat deaths since 1961 through Saturday, reaching about 20 000 total war dead in Vietnam.
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Britain urged to keep forces in Far East for Vietnam policy
Lord Neycroft former defense minister told the House of Lords Britain should maintain some military presence in the Far East to support U.S. policy in Vietnam.
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