Vietnam Command Presses Cambodia Rescue Drive
South Vietnam with U.S. air support sent 6000 troops deeper into Cambodia in a drive toward the Chup rubber plantation seen as a sanctuary for North Vietnamese forces. U.S. and allied sources warned of major fighting amid scattered skirmishes and reports of casualties on both sides.
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Saigon
UPI
South Vietnam
U.S
Cambodia
Chup
Vietnam
Nixon
South Vietem
Laos
Vientiane
Tha Teng
Bolovens
Highway 7
Jolo East
Cambeatla
Butt
Dambe
Campaiia
Rom ‘Damy Be
Dam Be
U.S. war casualties fall to near record lows in 1971
Officials report 1971 saw the lowest American war deaths since 1965 with 1,100 killed through December and about 1,400 wounded overall. Vietnamese and Communist fatalities rose, while allied losses fell as U.S. troops shifted to guarding bases. By year end Saigon predicts a record toll for Vietnamese forces and about 94,000 Communist deaths, contrasting with 9,458 Americans killed in 1970. The total tally reflects broader combat role changes and Cambodian Laos incursions.
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Lyndan Johnson
Indochina
Viehnao Uoach Iy
Unemerican
Cas
Saigon
Uy Uo
U.S
Cambodia
Laos
Army plans minority recruitment push nationwide
Army reserve aims to boost minority recruitment across components. General Benjamin Reig says few minority officers have reached general rank. Assistant secretary Hunton and Vice President endorse broader efforts to include more Black, Hispanic, and female soldiers, with commanders urged to actively recruit minorities.
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Loy Angelas
Manih
Reig
Benjamin Tual
tXrd
Reesuive- Conimand
Coctiit
Pentagon
Foolproof hijacker detection method labeled a failure
Washington claim of a foolproof hijacker profile by airline security leaders is rejected by Captain Jall ODonnell of the Air Line Pilots Association. He argues the psychological profile used by ticket agents is inaccurate and impractical given current staffing and needs broader security measures at airports.
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Washington
Air Line Pilots Association
Jal. O'onnell
O'Donnnt
Pakistan offensive gains momentum around Chhamb India
UPI reports from Chhamb India describe near total destruction of the town as Pakistani forces push westward toward Urien and Akhnar. Indian and Pakistani artillery clash across the Tawi River while forward positions and an army base with thousands of troops sit on the contested ridge.
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Calcutta
UPI
Bengal Nation
Pakistan
Dacca
Benigali Liberation Movement
India
East Pakistan
Chhamb
Kashmir
Chhermb
Chnamb
Chhamd
Sdian
Taw
Chitarob
Urian
Akhnar
Ashinir
Pauneh
Scinagar
Chaanti
Rogers says war will test United Nations power
Secretary of State William P. Rogers warned that if the United Nations fails to call a war between India and Pakistan it would show the UN is ineffective. He said a peacekeeping test hinges on enforcement and noted the General Assembly adopted a cease fire resolution, while the Security Council adjourned without action after vetoes by the Soviet Union.
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Washington
UPI
United Nations
Tndiar
Pakistan
Wiliam P Rogers
Rogers
Nixon
Azores
Ll Platy
Nixa
U.N. General Assembly
U.S
Ue Orese
U.N
United States
Lst
Security Council
Soviet Union
Seewelly Council
Reds stage protest in Calcutta
Indian Communists marched to the Soviet consulate in Calcutta and attacked the Pan American World Airways ticket office with gasoline bombs and rocks. Police said youths regrouped after the demonstration and carried banners backing Russia while expressing anti American sentiment. No arrests were reported as police guarded other American premises in the city.
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Calcutta
UPI
Pan American World Airways
PanAm
Dhe
Itreals
Pan American
Russia
India
Pakistan
Flashlight SOS Guides Rescue Of Stranded Scouts
A late night SOS from seven scouts led rescuers to their location in the Angeles Crest National Forest. Ranger Horhorn said the group, from Long Beach Troop D1, were stranded after an earth slide halted their route. An Alladena housewife notified the sheriff, and a three hour search brought them to safety with one scout injured.
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Scoutmosion
Plallin Herbert
Long Beach
Red Ol
Sif
Elan ML Wilson
Horhorn
Wey
Alladena
Anndaw Gram
Sheriff Department
Nan
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Washington Window
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Ramla Desh
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Dar
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