North Vietnamese attacks surge in South Vietnam campaign
Reports from Washington indicate the United States may send six more F4 fighter bombers to bolster air power against North Vietnamese offensives. Spokesman Jerry Friedheim praised Vietnamese troops as they defend Quang Tri area while heavy fighting continues near Dan Tieng and An Loc. Long range artillery and mortars light up the front as tanks are seen in action.
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Antiwar protests sweep multiple campuses after Nixon speech
Following President Nixon's Viet Nam address, Columbia and other campuses see sit ins and clashes. In Ithaca 78 students seize a building protesting investments in defense. Kent State reports 300 arrests for ROTC office sit in. Chicopee police tally 153 arrests in ongoing nonviolent demonstrations. Harvard Brandeis and UMass Boston plan mass meetings for a nationwide strike May 4.
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Poly Shooting Case Sparks Race Tension at Poly
The Poly shooting case prompts a tense race dispute at Long Beach Poly High. Police say Miss Scott was injured and treated after the incident at a friend’s home. White students table four demands for police protection and black students, with Interracial Committee talks, seek peaceful multiracial dialogue while guarding against further violence.
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Nixon critics slam Vietnam policy amid troop withdrawal talk
Congress critics react as Nixon promises further U S troop withdrawals from Vietnam while bombing continues. McGovern accuses the speech of deception and political maneuvering. Doves argue Vietnamization has failed, pledging larger protests and renewed pressure.
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Nixon Talks on Vietnam War Press Conference Outline
President Nixon defended Vietnamization and rejected halting bombing to resume Paris talks. He cited continued U.S. air and sea support, insisted no American ground troops would be used, and urged unity for a durable peace with honor. Allies praised his stance while opponents called for broader antiwar action.
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Kleindienst Recalled by Senate Probe for Testimony
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9 to 5 to recall Richard G Kleindienst for a fifth day of testimony ahead of a vote on his Attorney General nomination. The recall centers on discrepancies in testimony by Kleindienst and White House aide Peter Flanigan during the ITT hearing.
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