Reinforcements for Ben Het Camp as US South Vietnamese push
Hundreds of American led South Vietnamese commandos were flown into Ben Het to reinforce the besieged camp. A 15 minute firefight followed two miles south of Ben Het with no Allied casualties. North Vietnamese artillery continued nightly bombardments as river vessels were turned over to South Vietnam and U.S. losses rose to 2,777 helicopters destroyed in the war.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Ben Hei
U.S
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Dak
O Ben Het
U.S. Command
Laos
Cambodia
Dak To
Creighton W. Abrams
Vietnam
Republic of Vietnam
Abrams
South Vietnam
U.S. Army-Navy
Mekong
U.S. Navy
Tax debate stalls as reform plans loom in Senate
Senate debate reveals a narrow 2-1 sentiment against surtax extension with Democrats counting 80 to 90 votes needed alongside 120 to 130 GOP votes. Ways and Means aims for a broad reform bill by August while insurgents demand substantial changes to close loopholes or limit extensions. The passage hinges on compromise under mounting political pressure.
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Ways and Means Committee
Referendum Defeated in Flint Over Annex to Decatur Plan
The referendum failed and the legislative delegation chose not to annex 27 acres to Decatur by act. Flint City council opposed Wheeler Co-op furnishing electricity, a key issue in a move to include the land. The electric cooperative was granted a franchise to serve Flint after the council was asked in January to deannex the area so Decatur could provide all utilities as requested by the state board. Flint will receive a 3 percent return on total city collections. no buildings are planned on the 27 acre site remaining in Flint.
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Wheeler Co-op
Flint
Decatur
Flint City
U.S. Gold Stock Tops 11 Billion As May Increase Surges
The U.S. gold stock rose by 217 million in May, crossing 11.15 billion for the first time since early 1968 as France remains a major seller. Other reports note plans for a 1.2 billion Alaska-Canada natural gas pipeline, a Rand Corp study funded by Ford Foundation, and looming stock transfer fee hikes by major New York banks.
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California
Ford Foundation
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NET
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