Weekly War Toll Hits Two-Year Low in Vietnam
Ninety-five Americans died in combat last week in South Vietnam, the lowest weekly toll in over two years, with 1,315 wounded, raising total U.S. casualties to 98,929 dead and 243,374 wounded since January 1981. Civilian mercenaries led by Green Berets fought near the Cambodian border, while U.S. infantry faced a Communist division. A U.S. Navy Greyhound crashed in Tonkin Gulf, killing 26 aboard. Egypt and Israel reported cross-border raids in Sinai with minimal damage claimed by both sides.
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Queen’s Garbage Crisis Halts London Cleanup
A garbage collectors strike paralyzes London with refuse piling up on sidewalks around Buckingham Palace and major districts. Striking workers demand 48 dollars weekly instead of 37.08, and the walkout spreads to 17 of the 32 boroughs with over 3000 dustmen abandoning duties.
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German coalition plan to topple Kiesinger
West German Foreign Minister Willy Brandt and Free Democratic leaders announced a full agreement Thursday night on a new program to oust Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger. Brandt and Walter Scheel will seek formal party approval today, as approval appeared assured.
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Nixon Administration Drafts More Flexible Marijuana Penalties
The Justice Department and HEW are drafting legislation to reduce penalties for marijuana use and possession and to include rehabilitation for some offenders. HEW official says penalties would align with the drug’s dangers. Dr. Roger Egeberg is involved in the discussions with Justice Department officials.
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Madison Executive Order Bans Loitering At Capitol Grounds
Madison officials issued an executive order banning loitering or camping on state Capitol grounds by welfare demonstrators. National Guardsmen enforced it as protests, including a 10 hour occupation of Assembly chambers, prompted a $26,000 damage claim. Rev. James Groppi remained jailed with potential six month sentence. lawyers push to unite legal entanglements.
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Independent at Fug Class Phil Frioay OCR
Fragmentary OCR text from a newspaper page mentions county delivery and a Saturday schedule. No clear events, names, or places beyond scattered references.
Meany and Nixon clash over economy and jobs
AFL-CIO president George Meany accuses President Nixon of sacrificing workers to curb inflation while Nixon aims to curb price hikes that erode wage earners’ purchasing power. Meany backs Nixon on Vietnam policy.
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Sleep Pill Patient Williams Remains Hospitalized
Tennessee Williams has stayed at Barnes Hospital in St Louis since Sept 21 for treatment of effects from prolonged sleep aid use, per his brother. Dean Southern Jennings, noted crime writer of Mickey Cohen and Barbara Hatton profiles, died Wednesday of a heart attack at his Balinas home.
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Five Million Dollar Suit Over Club License Threat
Carol Deda, queen of San Francisco’s topless boom, sues for 85 million in damages and an injunction to prevent the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from revoking the Broadway club license. The suit cites loss of potential earnings tied to an erotic film shown at the venue.
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