Battle Rages Near Hue as Vietnam Offensive Expands
Communist forces press toward Hue with artillery bases at Bastogne and Nancy falling under attack. Saigon reshuffles command, dismissing Hoang Xuan Lam and Vu Van Giai amid frustration over early defeats. refugees flood Hue as 130 ships and B52s strike targets west of the city while ground troops retreat to new defensive lines along Highway 1.
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Viet seen holding amid Saigon battle where Danang attack shifts hope
Reports from senior officials describe a critical center in central Vietnam as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces press toward Kontum and An Loc while central highlands and coastlines threaten Saigon. U S air strikes total 1 080 in two days as peace talks rumors swirl in Paris.
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Steam pipe blast kills seven in New York skyscraper
A steam pipe rupture on the 36th floor of a 30 story Manhattan building killed seven, with 4,000 evacuated and many hurt or shaken. Victims, trapped in escaping steam at 5M degrees, died almost instantly from blast and scalding as rescue crews battled the fire and debris.
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Ohio and Indiana Democratic primary results unfold
Humphrey led with 89 073 votes to McGovern 87 427 in Ohio as party factions split 13 districts for 4 delegates while Humphrey held the at large and eight districts for 38 delegates. Court suits sought impounding ballots in Cuyahoga County amid voting machine delays and extended hours. In Indiana Humphrey widened his margin, taking 47 percent and 55 delegates. Muskie 11 percent with 21 delegates, Wallace 42 percent in his strongest Northern showing.
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Gray posts pressure on Hoover successor timing
Ziegler said Nixon will not nominate a Hoover successor until after November 7 to avoid a mid election year partisan debate. The White House denied Gray was a political figure despite his 1980 campaign work and recent speeches attacking Meany and the Pay Board.
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Miami Beach bids for GOP convention
Miami Beach City Council voted 4 3 to invite the Republican National Committee to relocate the presidential nominating convention from San Diego to Miami Beach. Officials cited crowd control concerns and pledged $500000 in city support, with Police Chief Pomerance assuring the force could handle security.
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