Army Officer Criticizes Vietnam Casualties From Poor Training
Col. David Hackworth asserts 80 percent of U.S. casualties stem from poor training. He cites a Pentagon study and an ABC TV interview claiming friendly fire caused up to 25 percent of American deaths. Hackworth laments inflated body counts and recalls a battle where commanders boasted inflated enemy kill figures.
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Willy the Army
Agnew says Korean pullout won’t alter U S plans
Vice President Agnew said any South Korean troop reductions in Vietnam would not affect the U.S. withdrawal program. He noted the Korea Vietnam issue will be raised in talks in Seoul but stressed no action by Seoul would shift American troop levels. He outlined a long Asia tour, visiting Korea, Singapore, India, Kuwait, and more, with no NATO discussions planned.
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Atlantic Ai‘ianeé
Seafaring 26-Year-Old Sets 20-Foot Boat Across Atlantic
A 26-year-old unnamed voyager departed from Europe in a 20 foot speed boat aiming to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The voyage, described as lonely, marks a bold solo crossing attempt amid rough seas and uncertain weather conditions. The traveler faces typical high seas perils and limited supplies as the journey unfolds.
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Hana Tholatryp
Atlante
Rock Palace Closes After Seven Hour East Show
New York AP reports The Fillmore East closed early after a seven hour concert featuring loud rock bands and shouting guitars. The venue, a top East Coast rock palace since 1968, ignored softer trends and celebrated intense performances.
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Swith
East Coast
Sherit More
Marines Reinforce DMZ Area Amid Continued Fire
Reports from the U.S. Command describe heavy shelling and rocket strikes on multiple South Vietnamese bases just below the DMZ. American and South Vietnamese forces raid the northwest Fuller hills and conduct helicopter sweeps while B52s pound targets with 276 tons of bombs.
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Sato Party Wins Again In Japan Upper House Election
Prime Minister Sato's Liberal Democratic Party held the upper house with 57 seats in unofficial tallies of 105 of 126. Socialists won 32, Buddhists 10, Democratic Socialists 4, Communist 2, and one independent. Turnout about 60 percent of 71.6 million eligible voters.
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United States
Rock festival in Louisiana ends after deadly collapse
The Celebration of Life rock festival near McCrea Louisiana collapsed amid heat dust and crowding. Three people died two youths drowned and dozens faced drug and riot charges as authorities detained suspected pushers and IRS seized over 700000 in liens against promoters.
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Edwin Hardy Jes
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New Orleans
Aavcatics
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Teacher strikes may grow in 1971 says NEA leader
Donald E. Morrison a San Diegan social studies teacher and soon head of the 1.0 million member NEA warned in a Sunday interview that strikes may rise in the 1971 school year. He attributed this to boards resisting negotiations and teacher input. Morrison supports private school aid separation and cites 1965 and 1970 NEA policy shifts on private programs.
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National Education Association
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NEA
San Francisco
Unis
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Nixon
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Baron Braeldant
Threats loom over royal visit to York and Durham
Police in England halted threats aimed at Queen Elizabeth II during a royal circuit via open carriage through York and Durham. An Angry Brigade hoax and several bomb warnings prompted hundreds of officers to patrol crowds and safeguard the Queen and Prince Philip during York’s 1800th anniversary celebrations.
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Durham
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London
Gove
Scotland Yard
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Prince Philip
Forgiven After Prison Robbery at Winchester Pub
Reg Bai ley says all forgiven after Bill Purkiss and two accomplices robbed him of 480 dollars during a crime at a Winchester pub. Purkiss, who served three years, will be met outside the prison by Bailey and taken to the pub. Bailey forgives the assailants and says the matter is settled.
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UPI
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Thair
Bill Purkiss
Prigan
Bailey
Bill
Purkiss
Five thousand dollar reward offered after club robbery
A Latin Casio club was robbed Saturday morning by five to three men who tied up the accountant and took the previous night’s receipts. A $5,000 reward was offered for information leading to the robbers’ arrest, with earlier mentions of up to $100,000 in possible Sunday weekend take.
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Tunick
Ines
Duschoff
Philadelphia Zoo Faces Strike Threat Over Labor Contract
Philadelphia Zoo officials warn a threatened walkout by workers could close the 112 year old Showplace at the height of summer. The one year contract between the Zoological Society of Philadelphia and Local 752 District Council 33 AFSCME expires at midnight Wednesday.
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Roger Conant
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