Sharp fighting continues in A Shau Valley battle
US and North Vietnamese forces clash for a second day in the A Shau Valley area. One U.S. soldier killed and twelve wounded in Saturday action. ten Americans killed and 31 wounded Friday. Also in Da Nang sector a terrorist bombing wounded a South Vietnamese captain and wife. a Marine was killed and 13 wounded by a mine nearby.
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Cambodia’s new rulers vow to guard borders and independence
Cambodia’s ruling trio led by Lon Nol and Sisowath Sirik Matak appeared before the National Assembly as Cheng Chen was sworn in as head of state. Lon Nol asserted Cambodia would safeguard independence within existing borders while warning Sihanouk not to interfere. Troops with AK47 rifles and armored cars surrounded parliament as Sihanouk was ousted after a unanimous Assembly vote.
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