Nixon expands war plan sparks congressional fury
Washington reacts as Nixon announces thousands of ground troops have invaded Cambodia. Senators from both parties split on the move with critics calling it a dangerous escalation and supporters praising it as necessary leadership. Reactions range from fear of widening Vietnam involvement to praise for decisive action.
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Youngest solo sailor ends 33000 mile world voyage
Graham completed a five year solo circumnavigation aboard the 16 foot Ket of the Dove, becoming the youngest person to sail solo around the world. He was greeted by wife Patricia in San Diego after stops in Honolulu Tonga New Guinea and the Panama Canal among others. He said he does not want to sail alone again and plans to rest and reunite with his wife after customs.
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Four Thousand Troops Deployed for Yale Demonstration
Federal forces moved to guard Yale during a Clay Day rally for Black Panther Bobby Seale as 35,000 expected demonstrators gathered. Army paratroopers from Fort Bragg and Marines from Camp Lejeune joined National Guard units amid storefront boarding up and a near Monday opening plan.
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Police use tear gas on crowd at Stanford campus protests
Police fired tear gas canisters into a crowd of militants on the Stanford campus Friday as antiwar demonstrators gathered. The campus dean and protest leaders regrouped, aiming to resume demonstrations as a second day of action loomed.
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Zodiac killer threatens to bomb school bus in San Francisco
Police said the mysterious killer calling himself Zodiac, who claims 30 victims, sent a taunting message to the Chronicle demanding publicity and threatening to blow up a school bus if his demands are not met. The note warned residents to expect a blast and urged officials to publicize his crime.
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Nixon Orders Drive Into Cambodia Spurs Vietnam War Shift
President Nixon announced a combat troop deployment into Cambodia, marking a major shift in the Vietnam War. U S B 52 strikes on the communist high command followed as Washington framed the action as a necessary extension and part of Vietnamization. The operation aimed to disrupt enemy logistics and sanctuaries, with an expected six to eight week duration.
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