Vietnam War Offense Slows But Expected to Surge Again
Offensive activity across South Vietnam has dropped to a fraction of earlier levels, with officials warning a new surge is likely by late April or early May. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces are refitting after gains, while U S troops report continued clashes around Dak Seang camp near the Laotian border and questions swirl about redeployments.
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Apollo 13 Heroes Hear Senate Probe On Explosion
Lovell and Swigert testified about the near disaster as NASA officials linked the blast to a possible energy source inside a cold oxygen tank. Haise stayed in Houston with a urinary infection while Marilyn Lovell disclosed Jim’s wife. Paine said corrective steps should allow Apollo 14 to proceed toward Fra Mauro or Littrow Rim targets.
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Weather forecast for southeastern states shows showers and mild temps
Forecast covers North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Georgia. Showers and thundershowers move eastward tonight and Sunday with mild to warm highs. Lows range from the 40s to 60s and highs from the 70s to upper 80s with a return to fair and warmer weather Monday.
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Sihanoukville Renamed to Kompong Som in Cambodia
Cambodian leaders who ousted Prince Norodom Sihanouk rename the seaport Sihanoukville to Kompong Som. The town and bay bear the villagers’ original name, reflecting a reversal of the prior urban development.
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