Pentagon Sees Vietnam Troop Levels Drop by December
Pentagon sources expect about 25,000 U.S. troops in Vietnam by December 1, about 2,000 under Nixon’s target, with remaining forces around 20,000 before leveling. Nixon cited continued withdrawals and that a smaller advisory force would stay, while Laird signaled further reductions and continued equipment transfer to South Vietnam.
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Vietnam
Fred Hoffman
Washington (Ap
U.S
Nixon
Thce
Defense
Melvill K. Laird
Nixon set to cut U S troop level by Dec 1972
President Nixon announced a plan to reduce U S forces to about 522000 by spring 1973 and 27000 more cuts by December 1 1972 while arguing the move would be effective despite North Vietnamese actions. The White House described the plan as part of a broader withdrawal from South Vietnam.
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U.S
Ntetnam
San Clements
Calif.al
White House
South Vietnam
Nixon
AmCreche
Republic of
Indochina
Ted
Religious violence in Manila raids kill 13 in one night
AP report from Manila says 13 people died Monday when armed Muslim militants named the Barracudas attacked a motor launch near Siay town in Zamboanga del Sur. The toll rose to 31 since Thursday with several missing and passengers possibly drowned.
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Siay
Zambboanga del ‘Sur
Jar Manila
Sray
Vjeudas
Baloy
Tanghal
Automatic Transfusion Ends Errors at Georgetown
Georgetown University Hospital unveils a fully automatic transfusion system aimed at eliminating blood type mismatch errors. An ID bracelet assigns each patient a unique number, which is read at sampling, crossmatching, and bag tagging stages, with an alarm triggering if patient and blood bag IDs do not match.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Red Cross
Astronauts Complain About Repeated Space Food
Three astronauts in early week six of an altitude chamber confinement report good health but fatigue with the same meals. Robert Crippen William Thornton and Karl Bobko say the diet becomes tedious after 60 days as they test food systems for Skylab operations next year.
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Bobko
Skylab
Orbiting Space Laboratory
Chinese Exclusion Act Extended Through 1943
The 1882 act restricting Chinese laborers was meant to last ten years but was extended to remain in effect until 1943, shaping immigration policy and racial exclusion for decades.
Linda Goebel Gets Suspended Sentence and Fine
Linda Goebel, 22, pleaded guilty to criminal trespass over a 1969 incident at Colorado State University. District Judge Conrad L. Ball fined her $200 and gave a 90 day suspended jail term with 30 days credit. She and two others took part in a protest at the agriculture building during a Vietnam war era recruitment event. Bishop remains at large. Knowles and Bishop had jumped bail after release.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Liza Sue Goebel
Colorado State University
Conrad L. Ball
Miss Goebel
Day Chemical Co
Steven L. Knowles
Cameron David Bishop
Bellingham
Wash
Vic
Bishop
Golden
Fbis
Salvage Yard Ad Highlights Engines Transmissions for Cadillacs
Local salvage shop advertises used engines rear ends and transmissions for late model autos. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. except Sunday, located on Longth Street with contact 352-7797.
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Cadillac
Cheeseburger Stand Incident Sparks Suspicion
AP report describes a chaotic scene at a laundromat stand where Allan Ras inn, 17, confronted a customer asking for a cheeseburger and demanded a water while a handgun was displayed. The man paid and fled after the exchange.
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Seatyde
Allan Rasinn
Laumbunger
Demoted Canon City police aide resigns amid politics
Canon City Colorado AP report says PF Neal McGee, demoted from assistant police chief to patrol, resigned Tuesday claiming town politics harmed him. The city council, which demoted him and promoted five others, retained Chief Kenneth Owens. McGee noted 39 officers and about 25 percent turnover over his nearly 14 years with the force. Five officers have been fired or resigned this year.
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Canon City
Colo
Neal McGee
Tuessday
Pelly
Sual
Ihon
Set
Joh Wilson
Kenneth Owens
McGee
Fort Collins Youth Guilty Of Kidnapping
An 11 year old from Fort Collins was found guilty in Larimer County District Court of kidnapping and assaulting Colorado State Patrolman D. G. Petry during a June 16 abduction. He was sentenced to five years in the Colorado State Reformatory. David Lee pleaded guilty to the charges arising from the attempted arrest over a defective auto.
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Fort Collins, Corp
Larimer County
Colorado
David Lee
D. G. Petry
Lee
Minor burn care advice from a simple home remedy note
A brief home care tip explains treating a small burn by applying petroleum jelly or a baking soda paste with water, then bandaging with sterile gauze. The guidance emphasizes basic first aid steps without medical intervention.
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