Allies Predict Major North Vietnamese Build Up in South
Saigon sources say 66,000 fresh enemy troops would move south by end of May, up from 39,000 a year earlier, with four strategic reserve divisions deployed. Total enemy strength in country and borders estimated at 200,000 with 63,000 Viet Cong underground. Air strikes by American fighters and B52s continued after Tet cease fire.
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Associated Press
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Hope Star: Soviet Spy Bail Set at 500000 in Tomcat Info Case
A Russian United Nations employee is held on espionage charges after allegedly attempting to obtain data on the Navy’s F14A Tomcat. Valery Ivanovich Markelov, 32, a translator, faces a $500,000 bail in New York.
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New York
United Nations
Valery Ivanovich Markelov
Nader Urges Fight on Pollution at Arkansas Speech
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader urged University of Arkansas students to join the fight for consumer protection and pollution cleanup. Speaking to about 1,200 at Symposium 72, he criticized big business for price fixing and product stasis, naming General Mills Kellogg's and auto makers. He cited price fixing by major industries and noted DOJ constraints, plus alleged posturing around engine design changes. He also referenced a U.N. related matter and a Brooklyn arraignment involving Markelov with Soviet officials present.
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Ralph Nader
University of Arkansas
Nader
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U.N
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Markelov
U.S
Max Schiffman
Brooklyn
Leonid V. Shcherbakov
Washington
Shcherbakov
Thornton Defends Apportionment Plan
Atty Gen Ray Thornton plans to rest his case in the U S District Court trial challenging the boards last year redistricting plan. Deputy Atty Gen Roger Glasgow explained district choices and multi member house districts. Rep George Nowotny Jr of Fort Smith testified the plan diluted Republican voting strength and supported single member districts as fairer.
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Ray Thornton
State Board of Apportionment
U.S. District Court
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George Nowotny Jr
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House
Nowotny
Sebastian County
Desert Ranch Brothel Faces Race Bias Claim in Nevada
LAS VEGAS AP A Cottontail Ranch trailer court brothel in Esmeralda County is accused of denying entry to a black customer. Nevada Equal Rights Commission exec director Tony McCormick says a probe will be conducted, a public hearing may be held, and a cease and desist order could follow if warranted. Ranch owner Beverly Harrell calls the claim ridiculous and notes a bordello’s right to choose patrons. McCormick, who said he was barred from entry, filed the initial complaint via the ACLU, with a Tucson resident as the complainant. Nevada remains the only state with legalized prostitution. the practice persists in rural counties as a public nuisance law permits.
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Lee Gould
Associated Press
Las Vegas
Nev
Esmeralda County
Tony McCormick
Nevada Equal Rights Commission
McCormick
Beverly Harrell
Tucson
Here
American Civil Liberties Union
Commission
Nevada
Worst Balance of Payments Hits Record Deficit in 1971
The Commerce Department reports 1971 U S balance of payments at a record deficit of 29 6 billion under the broadest measure, with a 6 1 billion shortfall in Q4 despite August stabilization. A second measure shows a 22 2 billion deficit, the worst on record, reflecting trade and financial transactions. Sapporo’s name origin linked to Ainu language and the 1972 Winter Games.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
Sapporo
Japan
Hokkaido
Archeological Puzzle Solved Confirms Oldest New World Date
Washington AP reports a National Geographic Society discovery in Tres Zapotes Veracruz State Mexico of a missing stone fragment from an Olmec burial monument. The fragment confirms a 31 B.C. date and links to a bar and diet calendar with flame eyebrows and ornate headdress. Dr. Michael D. Coe credited with identifying the piece. A separate Baltimore AP item notes Dr Joseph Krall reporting a wallet stolen at gunpoint by a man and accomplice, with over 500 dollars and 300 pari mutuel tickets lost at Bowie racecourse.
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Mexico
National Geographic Society
New World
Middle America
Tres Zapotes
Veracrus State
Mathew W. Stirling
National Geographic Society-Smithsonian
Michael D. Coe
Yale University
Society
Francisco Beverido
University of Veracruz
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Joseph Krall
Bowie Race Course
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