Viet Cong Overrun Delta Militia In Opposing Skirmishes
In the Mekong Delta North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces inflicted heavy losses on South Vietnamese units. About 500 to 600 militiamen were overrun south of Can Tho, with 26 killed, 22 missing and 36 wounded. A second clash near Tan Phu Base left 400 government troops facing shelling and bombing. the fate of the battalion was unclear with leaders reported missing. Meanwhile Solzhenitsyn plans a belated Nobel trip to Sweden for the prize awarded in 1970, with prize money deposited in Switzerland.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Can Tha
U Minh Forest
Tan Phu
Stockholm
Sweden
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn
Russia
Swedish Academy
Switzerland
Sanford and Son loses co star amid hospital tests
NBC comedy Sanford and Son taped two shows without co star Redd Foxx who is undergoing tests for a nervous condition at a local hospital. Attorney Stanley Malone said doctors expect results by week end and Foxx's return depends on the tests.
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Los Angeles
NBC
Sanford and Son
Redd Foxx
Stanley Malone
Foxx
Malone
Miami
Sammy Davis Jr
Mt. Sinai
Davis
Phil Donahue
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Harrisburg Atty Gen Packer to rule on election probe
Attorney General Israel Packer expects to decide within 10 days how to handle allegations that Allegheny County District Attorney violated state election laws. Robert Duggan faces claims he failed to disclose 68033 dollars in 1971 reelection campaign contributions, which he denies as politically motivated. Heinz Co expects 17 million recovery from expropriation claim against Peru and closing of Mexican operations.
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Harrisburg
Israel Packer
Allegheny County
Robert Duggan
State Crime Commission
Duggan
Pittsburgh
H.J. Heinz Co
Retires From YMCA Board
Mrs. George Anne Gould and Lou Hanna of the Corry YMCA board of directors retired at year’s end. The note indicates ongoing changes within the local organization as members step down and new leadership may be sought to continue community programs and services.
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George
Anne) Gould
Lou Hanna
Corry
Election Squabble Over Britain's Deficit Becomes Vote Issue
London AP reports Britain’s three main parties pressed the January trade deficit as a campaign issue ahead of the general election. The Conservative government cites a 383 million pound January shortfall, while Labour blames the crisis on Heath’s handling and Liberal Jeremy Thorpe warns of a looming wall. Polls show Conservatives slipping, Liberals rising, as debate centers on economy and credit needs.
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London
Britain
Edward Heath
Heath
Labor Party
Harold Wilson
Jeremy Thorpe
Anthony Barber
Middle East
Labor
Wilson
Daily Mail
Gold Soars as Arab Oil Ties Dollar to Falling Value
Gold climbed to 177.25 an ounce in London after reports Arab oil producers threaten to abandon dollar holdings. The dollar slid in European markets, with declines in Frankfurt, Zurich, and Paris, as large Middle East orders for Swiss francs and German marks were reported. London and Zurich closes showed gains, with most demand seen from Middle East dealers as the year’s upturn continued.
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London
Frankfurt
Zurich
Paris
Middle East
Foreign Exchange
Joyride Ends In Death For 8 Teens In Oakville
Eight teenagers joyriding in a stolen station wagon in Oakville Ontario were killed when the car plunged down a bank into Sixteen Mile Creek. A tenth teen was injured after jumping from the vehicle as it slid, and another left the car before the fatal ride. The car was reported stolen Monday evening. all victims were believed Oakville-area youths.
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Oakville
Ont
Sixteen Mile Creek
Toronto
Does Congress Dare To Take Salary Hikes
Washington AP reports the Senate committee prepared a preliminary recommendation on a pay raise for Congress as a vote nears. Majority Leader Mansfield urged a prompt Senate decision amid a Nixon plan to raise pay in three steps. House action appears unlikely before elections, while the Senate plans a vote before March 6.
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Congress
Washington
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Dmont
Nixon
House
Supreme Court
Post Office Committee
Fire Destroys Wattsburg Home in High Winds
Late yesterday a Wattsburg area home owned by the Milton Vogel family was destroyed by fire after winds and a sparse water supply hampered volunteer crews from Wattsburg Belle Valley and Union City. The attached garage burned first and flames spread to the two story frame house causing about 25000 dollars in damage.
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Wattsburg
Milton Vogel
Belle Valley
Union City
Gordon Allen
NYS to Train 15 Unemployed in Jamestown
The New York State Department of Labor announced a nine-week program to train 15 unemployed Chautauqua County residents as woodworking machine operators. Beginning March 18, classes run 3 to 9:30 p.m. five days weekly at Jamestown High School, with pay of 61 dollars weekly plus dependent allowances. Trainees are paid while learning. contact nearest State Employment Office for details. Funds are from the Manpower Services Division led by Industrial Commissioner Louis L. Lavine.
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Jamestown
N. Y
New York State Department of Labor
Chautauqua County
Lawrence A. Dorler
Dept. of Labor
Jamestown High School
Dorler
Department of Labor
Louis L. Lavine
Vet Errs Operates On Wrong Horse At Kilmer Farm
A Green County suit seeks 6000 dollars in damages from Dr Elmer Marx for allegedly operating on the wrong horse while castrating two Shetland colts at Neil Kilmer’s farm near Waynesburg Pa The complaint says Marx failed to confirm the correct horses and castrated a breeding stallion instead The $6000 claim reflects anticipated stud fees over twenty years based on Kilmer’s estimates
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Waynesburg
Green County
Neil Kilmer
Pittsburgh
Elmer Marx
Kilmer
Here
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Heinz
YMCA
Association
Jack Rooker
Ken Hogan
Courtney Fargo
Duane Beckwith
Alan VanderWeele
McEldowney
Champ
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