Greece appoints Spyros Markezinis as civilian premier
Greece names historian-politician Spyros Markezinis as first civilian premier since the 1967 army coup. He will form a cabinet by Saturday, with his government to be sworn in Monday, while President Papadopoulos retains direct control of foreign affairs, defense, and public order. The president remains the final decision maker.
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Record Blue Marlin Catches Eye of Visitor in BVI
A visiting angler in Road Town, Tortola, landed a record breaking blue marlin weighing six pounds after a three hour and 37 minute fight. Fisherman Elliot Fishman reported the catch amid local thrill.
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Reds launch new offensive in Central Highlands clash
Theiu reports Communist forces killed 183 and nine government infantrymen in 24 hours of combat that ended at 3 p.m. Sunday as Reds melted away. The fight followed by a week the overrun of Plei Djereng, with Thien warning of an initial step toward a broader offensive near Pleiku, Saigon 230 miles south. Government units about 500 men held Highway 36 between Michelin and Tay Ninh, while the Communist units were larger.
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Rebels drive Cambodia troops across river near Phnom Penh
Rebels using mortars rockets and machine guns overran an outpost at Kompong Kantuot 11 miles from Phnom Penh forcing government troops to swim the Prek Thanot River. About 50 soldiers escaped drowning. three were captured. One killed and four wounded as Kompong Tuol near Highway 3 came under attack. In nearby Kompong Cham rebels seized the textile factory outskirts and ten guerrilla bodies were found. three government soldiers killed and ten wounded. Khmer Rouge launched massive early October assault on Kam pong Cham, northeast of Phnom Penh, gaining control of more than half the city.
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