Terrorist Blasts Kill Nine at Manila Political Rally
In Manila on Saturday night a speaker's platform exploded during a Liberal party rally, killing nine and wounding scores, including several legislators. Hospitals logged as many as 90 injuries. President Marcos labeled it a heinous crime and suggested subversives or Communists aimed to damage the electoral process. Top casualties included Sens. Sergio Osmena Jr and Javier Salonga, both in critical condition. five other Liberal senators and a senatorial candidate were treated.
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Manila blast kills photo journalist and campaign worker
In a radio address Marcos urged informants as explosions at a Manila rally platform killed Manila Times photographer Ben Roxas and a five year old girl among others. The blasts interrupted Liberal campaigning with officials pledging full government pursuit of the attackers.
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Drug use in Vietnam war service prompts study
A survey shows 6 percent admitted heroin use before going to Vietnam and 22.7 percent used it at least once there. Army officials call the findings interesting but not yet fully analyzed. Pentagon data note 5.5 percent of tested servicemen were identified as drug users, with 16,000 additional self-identified users seeking treatment in early 1960s.
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GOP Convention endorses neighborhood schools in state
The convention backed a companion school resolution pushing government home rule and neighborhood schools before about 3,000 delegates. Opposing voice Richard M. Ballard Jr. feared it could hurt outreach to black voters. They mourned Gov. Reynolds death and eyed a November special election to fill the unexpired Reynolds term.
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Mansfield Says Vietnam Election Farce
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield called the Saigon presidential election a farce and warned it would fuel skepticism at home. He noted possible withdrawal from Vietnam amid U.S. aid debates and criticized the Nixon administration for a hands off stance despite large expenses and involvement.
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