Saigon Troops Urged to Withstand Red Offensive
Intelligence sources report North Vietnamese and Viet Cong political officers told units to deliver decisive blows to U S and South Vietnamese forces as Nixon tours China in February. The briefing notes say Hanoi aims for a major offensive this year to embarrass the United States and China, with 110000 troops moving along the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the dry season.
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Worst Northern Ireland violence shocks Londonderry crowd
British soldiers exchanged gunfire with extremists amid a Catholic civil rights rally in Londonderry. Thirteen civilians were killed and many wounded as 15,000 to 20,000 protesters watched, marking the bloodiest day since unrest began in 1969. The death toll rose to 232.
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Jewish Defense League clashes with Nazis in El Monte
A JDL demonstration outside the American Nazi Party headquarters in El Monte led to fist fights and rocks and bottle throwing. About 400 in custody, 40 officers on duty, and clashes continued as both sides exchanged projectiles. SDI announced plans for the protest despite city council action to close the building.
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Moderate Quake Jars Two Counties Near Big Bear Lake
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday evening rattling dishes in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Caltech seismologists placed the epicenter about 10 miles north of Big Bear Lake at 5:50 p.m., prompting numerous sheriff’s department and newsroom calls in Big Bear community.
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Nepal King Mahendra dies at 51 after heart attack
Kathmandu bulletin reports King Mahendra Bir Vikram Shah of Nepal died early Monday after a heart attack on Sunday. Nepal Radio said a medical team rushed to Bhatapur in a failed attempt to save the monarch.
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Compton shootings claim woman and girl
A Compton woman, Evelyn Jean White, 520 West Abnond Street, was killed by gunfire early Sunday when shots were fired through her apartment door. A 22 year old man, Kenneth Ray Denman of 1516 Thorson Street, was wounded but not seriously. Police seek two suspects after a party dispute, and a separate case leads to the arrest of 18 year old Charles McDowell of 922 West 156th Street for the fatal shooting of 11 year old Lena Perkins on West Myrrh Street.
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Witnesses chase down driver after high speed crash kills cyclist
A car stolen in Santa Ana plowed into three bicyclists on Anaheim Street near Ximeno Avenue in East Long Beach, killing 19 year old Debbie Davis and injuring another rider. Witnesses pursued the suspect, Benjamin W. Boatwright, 44, and restrained him until police arrived. Carlson, 20, escaped injury as Karen Arthur, 19, was treated and released. the third cyclist escaped unharmed. Boatwright faces felony manslaughter, hit and run, drunk driving and grand theft auto charges.
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Irving Hughes affair details emerge in media reports
Sunday reports claim Clifford Irving paid $450000 for Hughes material via Swiss accounts hidden by his wife Edith posing as Helga R Hughes. CBS Time say funds partly spent with Ibiza destination funds and $200000 sought to repay McGraw-Hill. Questioned sources include a Hughes biographical file compiled by computer expert Dr Pettit with Hochman associates. Hanna says Mahen denies any material from his sources and confirms a confidential memo file existed four years ago.
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7th Fleet Remains in Yokosuka Base
Tokyo confirms the United States will keep the Yokosuka Navy Base as headquarters for the 7th Fleet. An official spokesman said talks to renegotiate the 1970 agreement are ongoing, with initial terms including retaining Japan’s Yokosuka facility and HQ location while considering dock operations and potential moves to Sasebo.
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