Morale of Vietnam War Troops at Low ebb
US and Vietnamese intelligence report prisoners of war say morale among Communist forces in South Vietnam is at a low point with widespread disillusionment. Factors include food and medical shortages, fear of surrender, and heavy casualties. North Vietnamese divisions, notably the 220th and 320th, face high desertion and morale problems while Viet Cong feel less strain and face resentment from Southerners.
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Murder charge in Tennessee after girlfriend killing
Robert A Burwell 31 surrendered and reportedly admitted shooting his girlfriend after a breakup two weeks earlier. Detectives say the victim was seen with another man Saturday morning before Burwell allegedly fired as she fled. Incident prompts further legal actions and district updates in Memphis Knoxville and Chattanooga police reports.
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Killed In Tennessee Accidents Over Weekend
United Press International reports ten or more deaths in Tennessee over the weekend. Names include Eldie Lee Southwell 24 Shelby County killed when his home burned. Jesse fen Herrod 32 Memphis died in a crash involving a truck and two cars. James Merrinton 14 Brentwood died in a single vehicle crash. Exora Masley 6 Clarksville died when her car left the road. Bobby Gene Smith 24 Mource died in a one car crash near Livingston. Richard Anderson 18 Knox County drowned in a farm pond. Terry Lee Thomas 17 Oakfield drowned at a Jackson motel pool. Tinnell 40 Knoxville drowned at Fort Loudon Lake. Dessie Militant tentatively identified elderly woman found dead in Chattanooga apartment. Mrs Lillian P Haun 57 Loudon killed when auto hit a fire hydrant.
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Pope Urges Vietnam Nigeria Ceasefires For Peace
Pope Paul VI called for complete ceasefires in Vietnam and Nigeria and urged Arabs and Israelis not to take up arms again. He suggested a Vietnam halt could move Paris talks toward a near and attainable peace while appealing both sides in Nigeria to seek a true, stable peace.
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Three Astronauts Finish Mock Spaceflight in Apollo Craft
At Houston SPACE CENTER three astronauts Joe Kerwin Vance Brand and Joe Engle completed an eight day mock spaceflight in the Apollo capsule. Officials from NASA Manned Spacecraft Center said all phases were complete to certify Apollo for its first manned flight. The crew planned rest before briefing the world on Wednesday. NASA described the test as the first extensive man rating stress test of the Apollo under space simulation and expressed elation.
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Union and steel industry near contract deadline in strike talks
United Steelworkers and basic steel industry negotiators met to discuss money as a six week strike deadline nears. Under a contract expiring Aug 1, 480,000 union members earn about 1.67 per hour and industry costs total 4.23 per hour. The last national strike ran 116 days in 1959-60, and this year union ratification applies to potential action. Key issues include wage raises and incentive pay for high output.
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Humphrey Beats McCarthy in Minnesota Convention
In St. Paul Minnesota Vice President Hubert Humphrey defeats Eugene McCarthy for the party lead at district conventions with Humphrey holding 3833 Minnesota votes to 1384 for McCarthy. The state party approved a Vietnam plank backing limited bombing and a ceasefire, while McCarthy's backers challenged the outcome.
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Eugene A. McCarthy
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NATO Ministers Face Berlin Threat Amid Travel Squeeze
NATO ministers gather in Reykjavik to address a new East German travel squeeze on West Berlin. They plan a protest to Moscow and a communique aimed at Russia, while demonstrations erupt in Keflavik against NATO presence.
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Broadway Limited derails near Landisville injures passengers
Wreckage of the Broadway Limited halted traffic on Route 236 near Landisville Pennsylvania as the train derailed Sunday night. Twenty of 146 aboard were injured when two sleeping cars dining cars and four coaches jumped the tracks along a quarter mile of track. Seven were hospitalized while others walked away. Passengers described the delay as lengthy though no cars burned.
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