Enemy Attacks Double in South Vietnam Wreak Havoc
In weekend clashes the enemy increased strikes across Mekong Delta and coastal plains from Cam Ranh to Da Nang. Communiques count 49 South Vietnamese killed and 168 wounded, plus 54 enemy-initiated incidents. US losses include seven Americans killed, three missing, 60 wounded. material losses cited include two bulldozers, two Sheridan tanks, an APC, UH-1 helicopter and an F4 Phantom.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Mekong
Cam Ranh
da Nang
U.S. Command
Qui Nhon
U.S. Support ‘Command Id
U.S. Army
Soviets Pleased With Work Of Soyuz 10
Col Vladimir Shatalov led the Soyuz 10 crew to a two day mission testing a new docking collar and other equipment for orbital platforms. The crew returned safely after docking with the unmanned Salute station, which remained in space for future use.
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Moscow
Vladimir Shatalov
Earth
Shatalov
Nikolai Rukavishnikov
Soviet Central Asia
Soviet Union
United States
Karaganda
Alexei Yeliseyev
Rukavishnikov
Kennedy Urges Passage of Health Care Plan
Sen Edward M Kennedy urged adoption of a plan to cover all Americans under one federal health insurance policy at Senate Finance Committee hearings. He accused the health insurance industry of failing to serve the people and discussed a Nixon administration health partnership plan among several proposals.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Senate Finance Committee
Nixon
Elliot L. Richardson
Health, Education and Welfare
Clifford P. Hansen
R-Wyo
Senate
Hugh Scott
Kennedy
United States
U.S. Treasury
Snow Crash on Route 8 Sparks Four-Car Wreck Near Union City
A snow covered Route 8 crash two miles south of Union City at 3 40 p m involved four southbound and northbound cars. Lawrence P McGrail 24 of Duquesne drove out of control crossing center line while St John 64 of Union City rode northbound. A third car slowed and a fourth failed to slow. damages totaled 1350 with no injuries. Separate spill on Route 277 near Corry left 75 in damages. no injuries. Also references Kennedy health plan testimony and a Concorde display at the Paris Air Show starting May 27.
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Union City
Corry
Lawrence P. McGrail
Duquesne
See St John
R.D. 2
Unionity
Mary Bradley
Centerville
Two Week Serge Planned DC Protests Continue
Washington AP reports militant war foes and poverty advocates widen antiwar actions inside Congress after a huge peaceful Capitol rally. A two week plan includes calls on congressmen and two hour Senate sessions in the people’s lobby for nonviolent pressure and expanded welfare. Police say 124 were led away from a White House vigil as crowds grew beyond the 100 allowed. arrests were for crossing police lines with a $25 fine.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol
White House
People's Coalition For Peace
Corry Teacher Joins Massive Peace March
Corry fourth grade teacher Mrs. Helen Downs of 17 West Congress street and her daughter Judy joined a large nationwide peace march in Washington D C. From Edinboro State College, the Edinboro caravan traveled by bus, leaving Friday night at 11 15 p m. The duo described a calm demonstration and shared bus anecdotes from Breezewood to the capital, noting a festive but orderly mood among participants.
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Washington D.C
Corry
Helen Downs
West Congress Street
Wright School
Judy
Edinboro State College
Vietnam
Country Club
Breezewood
Legislators Seek Boost in Expense Accounts in Senate
In Harrisburg the Senate weighs a $3,000 yearly increase to legislators expense accounts, moving beyond the current $4,800 annual amount. Senate leaders and party figures discuss independent salary commissions, constitutional concerns, and past budget proposals while Shapp signals support. The agenda also includes a vote on a surface mining bond requirement, a 18 voting age ratification, and confirming Shapp appointees Jacob Kassab and Louis J. Carter to key posts.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Shapp
Lamb
Martin L. Murray
Luzerne
Maurice K. Goddard
Environmental Resources
Supreme Court Halts Erie County Sheriff Sales
Erie County sheriff sales are paused across many Pennsylvania counties awaiting a clarified Supreme Court order. At a Harrisburg sheriffs meeting, Robert Weinert urged delaying all sales until the court issues a printed decision or further ruling, amid confusion from a telegram and lack of formal text. Sheriff Andy Hanisek in Erie County ordered a general halt to protect potential legal exposure.
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Supreme Court
Erie County
Pennsylvania
U.S. Supreme Court
State Sheriffs’ Association
Harrisburg
Robert Weinert
States
Philadelphia
Wendell Good
Erie County Sheriff's Department
Andy Hanisek
Weinert
Hanisek
Rogers Starts Trip Despite Feared Problems
Secretary of State William P. Rogers flies to London and then Ankara in a mission to push a Mideast peace process. Cairo signals firm settlement demands while Israeli press cautions against hope for a breakthrough. Rogers plans talks with Home and Mideast leaders, eyes reopening the Suez Canal to spur momentum.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
London
Mideast
Egypt
Cairo
Rogers
Devar
U.S
Moscow
Pravda
Israel
Lebanon
Jordan
Andrews Air Force Base
Southeast Asian Treaty Organization
SEATO
Central Treaty Organization
CENTO
Ankara
Saudi Arabia
Rome
Pope Paul
Alec Douglas Home
Suez Canal
U.N
Gunnar Jarting
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Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
San Francisco
Thomas Lamb
D-Allegheny
General Assembly
Clarence Bell
Delaware
Ment
Independent
Legislative Compensation Commission
Louis J. Carter
Public Utility Commission
Carter
Jacob Kassab
Transportation
Goddard
Kassab
Trip
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