Nixon weighs Vietnam troop pullouts as attacks rise
White House warned continued enemy offensives in Vietnam could affect Nixon’s late August decision on more troop withdrawals. Ziegler said the president is evaluating the situation daily with NSC input and will announce the decision the latter part of August. The pace of hostilities and South Vietnamese gains remain key criteria along with Paris peace talks progress.
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Nixon’s White House Visit and Possible Justice Nomination Hint
Ziegler declined to answer a question while discussing Nixon’s sixth day at the Wesker White House. He noted the president might announce an associate Supreme Court nominee soon, amid reports tied to Abe Portas’ resignation. Nixon hosted reporters, toured his new 11 room home near Camp Pendleton, and could hold a holiday announcement with officials including Rogers and Mitchell.
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Reds Shoot Down Copter in Saigon Area Killing Seven
In northwest Saigon a clash with Communist troops brought down a U S helicopter, killing seven aboard as US forces repelled the attack near Hleu Hoa camp. US losses listed six wounded, while nearby actions by the 1st Cavalry Division left one American killed and four wounded. The fighting reflects broader autumn campaigns around Saigon and the border provinces as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong assault key positions.
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Nixon Asked To Probe Gas Safely
Washington report says Richard D. McCarthy urged President Nixon to investigate phosgene shipments used in plastics and other products. The letter cites a firm moving 18 cylinders by rail, claiming rusty tanks and safety concerns. Regulators reportedly limit to 18 cylinders per car and three cars per train, while chlorine and cyanide rules differ.
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Nixon's New Draft Plan In Congress
Washington reports Nixon urges a national lottery to replace the draft system. Sen. John C. Stennis and Sen. Margaret Chase Smith introduced a bill to authorize random selection, but hearings are unlikely this session due to heavy legislative backlog. The plan aims to end uncertainty by randomizing order while mixing birth dates and names to avoid bias.
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Two Cubans Hijack Jet Back Home
Two Cuban men hijacked a North Coast Airlines jet carrying 52 people en route to Havana. They forced stewardesses Barbara Devinelly and Roberta Alpert to change course toward Miami then Cuba, reportedly eager to see family. One hijacker, red-eyed and nervous, carried a pistol and a knife while claiming happiness to return home.
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College Grove Bank Robbery Reported in Rutherford County
Authorities hunted two unknown gunmen who robbed the Bank of College Grove of 22605 dollars. They fled in a Grand Ole Opry star Billy Grammar’s stolen car found abandoned on a Rutherford County road. The bandits looted teller cages and a drive in window drawer. A booby trap tear gas mortar exploded.
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