Cambodia to form a republic ending monarchy
Cambodia's national assembly and senate vote unanimously to end the monarchy and proclaim a republic, effective November. The move targets Prince Sihanouk, with surviving plans to undermine his royal claims while Lon Nol's government continues.
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Cambodia
Republic
Phnom Penh
Chen Meng
New York
Sihanouk
Naradom Sitanouk
Peking
Lon Nal
Chen Heng
Richar
Loyairy
von Nol
Sittanonk
Fulbright says Cuba base reports hype to boost defense spending
Senator William Fulbright accuses Pentagon briefings and Cuba base rumors of hoodwinking the public to justify increased defense budgets. He notes no concrete evidence of a base, while officials publicly acknowledge only limited construction activity at Cinefuegos.
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Washington
UPL
Cuba
Pentagon
Congress
Send
William Fulbright
T-Ark
tLbright
UPT
Cinefuegos
Fulbright
Defense Department
My Lai court martial to begin at Fort Hood Texas
A 19 year old Louisiana Army Sergeant faces a court martial at Fort Hood for allegedly shooting about 30 Vietnamese villagers in My Lai. He is the first of 25 soldiers from private to general involved in the case to go before a court martial. Pre trial motions have caused delays while prosecutors and defense teams dispute evidence and subpoenas. The trial date was unsettled as of the report with selection of jurors planned to begin soon.
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Washington
Louisiana
Ft. Hood
Tex
Ting
My Lai
David Mitchell
Francisville
Mitchell
Military Juidan
Reverend Melintire Predicts Larger Demonstration
The radio evangelist MelIntire claims a future Washington demonstration will draw 200000 to 250000 people, despite lower turnout than expected. Police estimate 10000 to 20000 joined the march at Collinswood and the Washington Monument.
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Melntire
Collingswoad
U.S. Park
Wy Figton Monument
Troops Prepare for Mock Hate Near Iron Curtain
About 1,490 U S Army 1st Infantry troops arrived in Germany to rehearse a mock assault near Czechoslovakia. Advance units of 599 soldiers from the Big Red One boarded transports to Rhine Main and other bases, moving to equipment depots to stage artillery and tanks for a two brigade exercise. A spokesman said the first day would see about 20 percent of the brigade’s strength and 90 men arriving by day’s end.
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Germany
U.S. Lal
America
Europe
Iron Curtain
Czechoslovakia
1St Infantry Walls
Hey
RhineMain
Ramatets
Kecterdingen
Bolivia president survives rebels overthrow attempt
Bolivian President Ovando Candia weathered a palace assault as troops from the Colorado Regiment and other units blocked the uprising. Rebels demanded his resignation while the junta shadow loomed, with ministers and officers split over a transition plan and elections.
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Bolivia
Lapaa
Alfed Ovanda Candia
Hearn
Paz
Santa Cruz
Not by a hare Tortoise wins race by upsetting rules
A tortoise named Peter wins a race in a damaged report, reportedly cheating by moving under a park bench to gain distance. Ray Pawley, the reptile curator, notes the unethical victory as George finishes second and other entrants face care needs.
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Chicago
Viitary
Boukfield
Zon
Park Honc
Peter
Ray Pawley
Pelov
Pawley
Wichita football planes tied to 1970 crash questioned
FAA records show two planes that carried the Wichita State University football team and staff were bought in 1967 by Mohawk Airlines and later traded to Fairchild-Hiller. The university leased them and crews were provided by Golden Eagle Aviation Consultants. The crash killed Reeves and his wife Diam shortly after.
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Kan
Colorado
Wichita Magle
Reavon
Sail 8
Federal Aviation Administration
Wichita State University
Ulah
Jack Hichards Aircraft Co
Oklahti City
Oklahoma City
Convern
Fairchild-tiler — Corp
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Qet
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Fairchild-Hiller
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Oklahoma
Fagle-Beacon
Iease
Phines
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Bert Katdenmeyer
University Athletic Departiment
Hichu'ds Company
Thei
Golden Eagle Aviation Consultants, Inc
den Baleo
Central
Alt of
Tom Reeves
Kansas Serues
Reeves
Diam
Lutheran Hospital
Weatherman blast disrupts Chicago memorial square crowd
A blast in Chicago damaged the Nelson Market Square memorial statue honoring seven policemen killed in a riot on May 4 1960. A caller claiming to be Weatherman said the act targeted police, linking to attacks in New York. Police report limited damage and no statewide impact.
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Chicago
Caicoga
Im Labor Tracers
Joan Peter Altgelt
Laird ends appeasing Greek visit amid NATO ties
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird wrapped up a tour of Greece and Turkey seen as appeasement for Nixon’s European trip omissions. He held talks with Greek leaders including Prime Minister Papadopoulos, discussed military aid to Greece, NATO issues, and noted the strategic Mediterranean role amid a park blast incident.
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IUPL
Melvin RK
U.S. Air Force
Nixon
North Atlantic
He Malala
Aird
Turkey
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Europe
Laird
NATO
Mediterranean
U.S
Premice George Papadopoulis
Alga
America
Papadopaniis
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