Saigon Mine Blast Hits Busy Street Injuring Many
An improvised mine exploded in a crowded Saigon street in front of a US enlisted men's billet, killing a Vietnamese baby and wounding 25 including four American servicemen. Windows blew out as debris sprayed a hotel area near bachelor quarters. Nearby, dignitaries awaited a founders day ceremony as airstrikes against North Vietnam intensified along the Laos border.
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Cambodia Appeals for Help in Face of Viet Cong Attacks
Premier Lon Nol urged foreign military aid in a radio address to the United States and other nations. He warned that Cambodia faces growing Viet Cong pressure east, northeast and south of Phnom Penh and said further arms are essential to defend the country after the Sihanouk regime was toppled.
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Soviet Naval Maneuvers in Two Oceans
MOSCOW announced large scale naval maneuvers in the Atlantic and Pacific and adjoining seas including the Mediterranean. The campaign, code named Okean meaning ocean, will run through May and highlight Soviet naval power while ignoring reports of a crippled submarine loss.
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Welfare Reform Clears House Panel for Debate
The House Rules Committee advanced President Nixon's welfare reform bill on an 8-4 vote, clearing it for debate and likely passage with broad Democratic and Republican support. The plan creates family allowances for both working and non-working poor, signaling strong House approval.
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Navy Tries Sailor for Sedition in Court Delay
Navy prosecutors seek a quorum of five on the panel to decide guilt for a seaman apprentice from Houston accused of urging desertion and sedition. The hearing in Washington faced delays as officers were disqualified for possible bias and further names sought.
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