Cambodian siege broken by surprise river assault
Cambodian forces launched a southwest thrust by gunboats breaking a days siege of Kompong Thom nine miles north of Phnom Penh as 4 000 troops and supply convoy moved toward the city. The operation leveraged flooded rivers to navigate by water while a parallel push northward aimed to trap the capital. In Washington, a Pentagon report cited as many as 24 000 American deaths in Vietnam possibly caused by booby traps. Moscow hosted Eldridge Cleaver and 10 other radical Americans with POW letters to relatives after a North Korea North Vietnam and China visit. Denmark reported sighting its missing submarine Nath Valen with all 21 crew safe following a 60 hour dive.
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Jordan Army Chief Granted Full Powers as Fighting Rages
In Amman Gen Mashour Haditha received full military authority from King Hussein as hostilities worsen. He urged both Palestinian guerrillas and army units to cease fire while penal ties were threatened, and smoke and shelling enveloped the ancient city. Thousands sheltered in cellars as the capital endured heavy bombardment with no clear superior force evident.
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UAW Eyes Possible GM Chrysler Walkout In Five Days
Detron Leonard Woodcock, UAW president, warned that GM and Chrysler risk a strike unless a settlement is reached by the Sept. 14 deadline. He said talks with GM and Chrysler focused on non economic issues in an effort to move toward a contract agreement. The 400000 GM workers and up to 100000 Chrysler workers could walk out if no deal is reached.
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Upset Looms in Georgia Primary
In Georgia, former Senator Jim Carter led Democrat Carl Sanders in the gubernatorial race as the primary fight tightens. In the Republican side, former TV newsman Half Suit led Jimy Bentley for the nomination while Gov. Lester Maddox held a strong Democratic lieutenant governor lead. A separate item notes Washington backing a gasoline lead tax to push toward lead-free fuel and reduced pollution, with a $4.1 billion revenue projection for immediate fiscal year.
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Millionaire Financial Wizard Indicted for $750,000 Fraud
Los Angeles financier Bennett Ralfer, 21, dubbed a self made millionaire and advisor to stars, was indicted in Manhattan on 47 counts including conspiracy and mail fraud for allegedly bilking investors. The case alleges Ralfer and his father used non existent corporations to trap funds for an extravagant lifestyle including a rented jet and luxury cars.
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Dolly Tops Broadway With Hello Dolly Broadway Debut
The Broadway premiere of Hello Dolly! earned top billing with Ethel Merman and a starry cast. The opening night featured multiple standing ovations, a candle spanger cake, and remarks by Gower Champion and Jerry Herman. The production cost about $440,000.
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