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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1968

Page

2

Allies sever key Red Link in A Shau Valley action

Two thousand elite South Vietnamese troops airlifted into A Shau Valley cut the main North Vietnamese supply line from Laos toward Hue and later repelled a well concealed ambush on Highway 548. The operation linked with U S units and followed days of fierce fighting near the DMZ across Dong Ha and Quang Tri City with North Vietnamese casualties reported at 203.

Saigon North Vietnam A Shau South Vietnam 1St Army Laos Highway 548 Ta Bat Artiller U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Delaware Hue Dmz Dong Ha Quang Tri City U.S Hong Kong Gia Hoi High School

Vice President Ky condemns withdrawal advocates in Saigon speech

In Saigon on Labor Day, Vice President Nguyen Ca Ky denounced U S withdrawal calls as foreign meddling. He accused critics of betraying allied and Vietnamese forces and cited Senators Kennedy and McCarthy as examples of those advocating withdrawal.

Saigon Nguyen Ca. Ky U.S South Vietnam Sens Kennedy McCarthy Ky

Ball Sees Political Solution to Vietnam War

Washington. George W. Ball nominated to succeed Arthur Goldberg as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations declared he is confident the United States will eventually secure a political solution to the Vietnam conflict. He warned against hoping negotiations will speed up through unilateral concessions or displays of weakness.

Washington George W. Ball Arthur Goldberg U.S U.N U.S. Chamber of Commerce Ball

Secretary Clifford Pleads to Save Navy F111 Funds

Defense Secretary Clark Clifford urged Congress to restore funding for the Navy version of the F111 fighter bomber. He admitted the aircraft was imperfect but said there was still hope as he spoke to the House Armed Services Committee.

Washington Defense Clark Clifford Congress Navy Clifford House Armed Services Committee

SAC Plans to Resume B52 Nuclear Bomb Flights

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports SAC will restart July 1 its B52 missions carrying nuclear bombs. Gen. Joseph J. Nazzaro, SAC chief, says the ban is lifted after Robert McNamara ordered removal following the January 22 Thule crash. Nazzaro later claimed he had been misunderstood in a Pentagon release.

ST. Louis St. Louis Post-Dispatch Strategic Air Command Joseph J. Nazzaro SAC Robert McNamara Secretary of Defense Thule Greenland Nazzaro Pentagon

Tax evaders die locked up in Tanzania tax raid

Thirteen of twenty two persons held overnight in Dar es Salaam for alleged local tax nonpayment were found dead from suffocation. They were arrested during a city wide tax collection and confined in a tiny room with barely any floor space.

Dar-Es-Salaam Tanzania

1,000 Police Eject Sit-ins at Columbia

More than 600 rebel students were swept from sit in strongholds at five Columbia University buildings by club swinging police. The 628 students were arraigned in New York Criminal Court on charges of disorderly conduct harassment and criminal trespassing. Most released pending hearings in June.

New York Columbia University Grayson Kirk Columbia

College Politics Shaping Up At Stanford

Topless candidate Vicky Drake, 21, a former Stanford student and Body Shop dancer, campaigns for student body president though not enrolled currently. Michael Weinstein cites rules allowing non enrolled students who were registered last quarter to run. Drake plans a dormitory tour to stir activity among book weary students.

Stanford University Vicky Drake Miss Drake Michael Weinstein Sunnyvale Stanford

France's first heart transplant patient dies from clots

Clovis Roblain, 66, France's first heart transplant patient, died from a vein embolism and circulatory failure days after receiving a new heart. Autopsy findings cited bed rest–related clots. doctors vowed to try again soon.

France Europe Christian Cabrol Clovis Roblain Roblain Cabrol Michel Guppaz

New Dean Beglarian Named at USC School of Performing Arts

Grant Beglarian, composer lecturer and writer, was named Tuesday dean of the USC School of Performing Arts, highlighting his academic and artistic leadership.

Grant Beglarian School of Performing Arts USC

Mrs Humphrey Undergoes Pelvic Surgery at Bethesda

Mrs Hubert H. Humphrey wife of the vice president entered Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Washington on Tuesday for pelvic surgery.

Hubert H. Humphrey Bethesda Naval Medical Center Washington

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