Large battles in Mekong Delta reported by South Vietnam
South Vietnamese forces engaged Communist units in the Mekong Delta with heavy fighting near Thoi Binh and in the U Minh Forest. Government troops claimed 63 Communists killed and 1,050 captured while suffering seven killed and 28 wounded. A second major clash reported 30 miles away with six heavy contacts as U.S. troops withdraw to Vietnamization.
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SMGON
UPL
Mekong
Jost
U.S
Tass
Vietnam
21St
U Minh Rain Forest
Thoi Binh
Saigon
Loso
United States
Mekange
South Vietnam
Nebraska Weather Forecast Shows Bitter Cold Fray
United Press International reports Nebraskas cold snap with subzero overnight lows from north central to greens southeast. Friday brings partly cloudy skies and highs in the 30s to upper 20s as winds ease, while a shifted system threatens further chill. Record lows include Valentine at four below and north central lows near five below.
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United Press International
Nebras
Nori Plate
Valentine
Nebraska
Bomb squad searches five federal buildings in DC
A police bomb squad searched five federal buildings in Washington after a caller warned the Justice Department would be blown up. No evacuations occurred. Buildings included the main Justice building, the Federal Trade Commission, and three Justice Department annexes housing antitrust, criminal, and administrative divisions. A spokesman said the call came between 8:13 and 8:30 am EST to the chief telephone operator.
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Washington
Uphta Oolice
Caersit
Justice Department
Federal Trade Commission
Antitrust
Police hunt for woman suspect in Cambridge bombing
Police search for a white woman seen entering the Dorchester County Courthouse with a bundle while a Dodge sedan with New York plates T1552 is sought as the getaway car. National Guard stands by as trial proceedings for I. Rap Brown related charges face disruption in Bel Air and Cambridge Maryland.
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Cambridge
UPI
National Guard
I. Rap Brown
Marvin Mandel
Capitol
Sturt
Porchester County
Torezon Files for State Senate Bid in District 22
Kenneth Oregon of Columbus announces his candidacy for state senator from District 22, including Platte and Nance Counties. He will pay the filing fee at the Platte County Clerk's office today and complete the filing Friday at the Secretary of State's office in Lincoln.
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Kenneth Oregon
Columbus
Torezon
Platte County
Secretary of State
Lincoln
Plaile
Nance
Youth avoids paying $25 fine in flag incident
Rome New York Kenneth West 1% avoided a $25 fine after pratt to take an American Flag from his jacket. Judge Joseph Serino agreed not to impose the fine if West keeps the 10 by 17 measuring off his clothing.
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Rome
N.Y
Kenneth WW. West
Pratt
Joseph Serino
West
Curtis Tarr Named New Draft Director
President Nixon selects Curtis W Par. 45 Air Force assistant secretary as the new draft director to succeed Gen. Lewis Hershey who retired Feb. 16. Tarr, a Stanford and Harvard educated Republican, formerly led Lawrence College Appleton Wis and served in World War II enlistment. He will earn 20000 dollars salary and lives in suburban Arlington with Elizabeth May Myers.
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Washington
GPL
Nixon
Curtis W
Air Force
Tarr
Senate
Wisconsin Small College
Lewis Bershey
Selective Service
Dee Ingold
Wershey
Fershey
Slackton
Calif
Lawrence College
Appleton
Wis
Tare
Dealh
Hershey
Majob Toy
Charles Hibona
Center For Naval Analysis
Arlingbury Va
Dibama
Semto Armed Services Committee
Terrafi
Descrie Tarray
Pentagon
Lawrence
Stanford
M48
Harvard
Sehere
Graduate School For Business
Stanford University
Elizabeth May Myers
Arlington
Three injured in two-car crash near David City
Three people were hurt in a two-car collision three miles south of David City at the State Highways 30-A and 1 junction. Bert Mohr, 70, struck by JK Henderson of Valparaiso as he turned left onto Highway 14. Mohr suffered a severe left hand gash and chest bruises. Henderson had minor cuts and was released. Henderson's wife Pauline was later taken to Bryan Memorial in Lincoln as a precaution. Sheriff Lea Meister investigated.
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Njured
Behren Memorial Hospital
23Rd Street
1Th Avenue
LaVerne Jaster
Linda Keyes
Douglas
Telegram
Mohr
David City Hospital
Toy
Henderson
Pauline
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Butler County
Lea Meister
Syrian Israeli clashes raise toll near Golan Heights
Damascus radio reported two clashes between Syrian and Israeli armored patrols in the occupied Golan Heights with 25 Israelis killed or wounded. Israeli air strikes resumed against Egyptian canal positions as Iraq pledges decisive aid, and observers expect further Iraqi troop deployment opposite Israel.
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United Press International
Golan Heights
Damascus Radio
Suez Canal
Iraq
Israel
Ahmed Hassan Mbakr
Beirut
al- Bakr
Dikaata
Alahvaida
Damascus
Tsraeli
Filing list for spring primary with several candidate entries
County Clerk Carl Hoge lists filings for the spring primary with a Friday deadline. Frank Luchsinger seeks Cornhusker Public Power District subdivision 4 director. Edward J Szatko enters Plane Center trustee race. Myron Baumgart Erwin Stall and Philp Mausbach run for Humphrey school board No 67. Lakeview Rural aligns with June annual meeting for Class I and WT districts. Lakeview Class WL district elects board members then for three-year terms.
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Carl Hoge
Frank Luchsinger
Cornhusker Public Power District
Plane Center
Edward J
Lakeview
Plate County
Barber files for NN Regents Board Sixth District
Wayne 1 Barber Columbis filed for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Sixth District while Harker, director of marketing for Nebraska Public Power District, and Dana Trowbridge of David City also filed.
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Wayne 1
Barber Columbis
University of Nebraska Board of Regents
Harker
Nebraska Public Power District
Dana Trowbridge
David City
Fire Report Summary Calls to Date Record
Fire department log shows four calls to date for the year with zero days since the last call. No further details on locations or incidents provided.
Hazardous devices strike three Manhattan offices in midtown
In a coordinated attack claimed by Revolutionary Force 9, hazardous devices forced evacuations across three Midtown skyscrapers housing Socony Mobil Oil, International Business Machines, and General Telephone and Electronics. Police and fire crews evacuated Grant Central area and key venues as searches followed the threats, with limited damage and no injuries reported.
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United Press International
Revolutionary Force 9
Socony Mobil Oil
International Business Machines
General Telephone & Electronics
Hoth
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bloomingdale's
Edison
United Press Fniternational
New York Bureau Today
Revoluionary
Grand Central Terminal
Gin
New York
Sylvania Electronics Corp
Third Ave
UPI Telophate
Nixon Plans New Domestic Council and Budget Office
President Nixon proposed a new White House domestic council to guide the total range of domestic policy, aiming for July 1 start and likening it to the National Security Council for domestic matters. He would fold the Budget Bureau into a broader White House Office of Management and Budget, expanding budget influence.
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Washington
UPL
Nixon
Congress Lotay
White House
Ue House
Senate
National Security Council
Budget Bureau
Office of Management and Budget
Bureau
Robert P. Maya
Pic
Congress
Mrs Shepherd renews charge against Landis in school leases
Lexington reports Mrs Deborah Shepherd renews allegations against Lincoln-based Landis over leases with the State Board of Education. She claims the Lincoln Building Corporation leases exceed 100 in state contracts and may be invalid, affecting payments. Landis defends full disclosure and says investigations were approved by governors Morrison and Tiemann.
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Lexington
UPI
Deborah Shepherd
Werlpestay
Landis
Lincoln
Sigle Board of Modfication
Shepherd
Fourpipe
Landi
Lincoln Building Corp
State Board of Education
Land Is
Ilegal
Lincoln Building Corporation
Salt Govs
Frank Morrison
Larherl T. Tiemann
Pis Pannections
Jeans Eid
Mes
Cornhusser Education Corporation
Sail
Minnies Park
Janis Corporation
Atorney
Clarence Moyer
Landa
Toeernor Tiemann
Ie -Cantrayen
Senate moves to lower voting age to 18 nationwide
The Senate voted to reduce the voting age to 18 for elections, aligning with calls to expand suffrage. Debate centered on whether a constitutional amendment was needed, with House Chairman Emanuel Celler opposing the measure without broader approval. The administration argued for constitutional change. Senate approval faced procedural hurdles.
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Senate
Washington
UPLL
Helseen
Finners
Kop
Emanuel Celler
House Durietary Committee
Hlause
Drafting impeachment resolution against Justice Douglas
Washington moves to impeach Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas, with main sponsor Rep. Wyant saying co sponsors from both parties will be named later. The effort mirrors a 37 year old impeachment bid linked to statements aiding Communist China and other charges discussed in a House speech.
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Douglas
W. M
Don” Wheeler
Dga
Shine
Wynn
New Hampshire
America
Wyman
China
United Nations
William J. Scherle
Lashario
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Barber
NN Regents Board
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Mobil Ynillion
Gt&e
TSIC
Uilding Fast Society
Lo Nows Moedit
Han
Mobil Nuildiig
General Telephone
Mergancy
Wits
Malin
Park Building
IBM
Trainard Airlin
National Biscuit Co
Jones J. Johnson
I BM
Sylvania Electric Products, Inc
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