Reds Launch First Big Counterattack In Cambodian War
Communist forces mounted their first major counterattack against the U S led drive into Cambodia. The assault hit the 1st Armored Cavalry Regiment headquarters with mortar fire causing light damage and no fatalities. In Vietnam five American soldiers died and 25 wounded as fighting intensified near Betty and at air bases Bien Hoa Phan Rang with no casualties reported at the bases.
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Vietnam
South Vietnam
Bien Hoa
Phan Rang
Hiep Duc
Bombers Hit North Vietnam in Largest North of DMZ Raid
Washington reports United States planes struck missile and anti aircraft sites inside North Vietnam in a stepped up attack. Pentagon sources say this is the largest raid north of the DMZ since bombing began 18 months ago. A Defense Department spokesman said raids had continued for several days.
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Nixon
White House
Lyndon K. Johnson
North Vietnam
Reconnaisance
Dmz
Pentagon
United States
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
U.S
Hanoi
Tokyo
Laird
Cambodia
Fishhook
Nixon’s Cambodia Involvement Expands Vietnam War Fronts
Analysis argues Nixon’s actions extend U S operations into Cambodia amid Viet Cong threats. It notes Laos and Cambodia borders, U S air raids, reconnaissance flights, and plans to hit five Communist sanctuaries along the Ho Chi Minh Trail while discussing responses from Defense Secretary Melvin Laird and the Pentagon.
24th Annual NSW Progress Days Parade Draws 75 Entries
More than 10 000 people watched the 24th annual Jaycee Progress Days parade in North Las Vegas. Anderson Duniry's float won sweepstakes with Pattie Goforth aboard. Grand marshal was Congressman Walter Baring and Miss Karen Tait was Miss Progress Days 1970. A memorial salute honored Paul Arenaz, principal of Rancho High School, who died in an auto accident.
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Las Vegas
Anderson Duniry
Pattie Goforth
Boyd Frei
Progress Days
Rancho High School
Matt Kelly
Jaycees
Paul Arenaz
Walter Baring
Karen Tait
Death of Pablo Arenaz Noted Educator and Civic Worker
Well known educator Pablo Arenaz Dios died from injuries after a vehicle crash on Lam and Charleston Blvd last Sunday. His wife Marjorie and son David, were injured along with passengers in the second car driven by Anthony Cappadoni, who were later released. Arenaz, former Rancho High School principal, was a school planning coordinator in Clark County's facilities division and had lived in North Las Vegas since 1955. He was a Reno native and a migrant from the local community.
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Paul’’ Arenaz
Lam
Charleston Blvd
Marjorie
David
Anthony Cappadoni
Arenaz
Rancho High School
Clark County
North
Las Vegas
Reno
Campus demonstrations turn violent over Cambodia troop move
Demonstrations against sending troops to Cambodia escalated into gunfire and firebombings at multiple colleges. Kent University saw about 12 arrests after a three hour clash with 2,000 students. a curfew was set. Southern Illinois University at Carbon Dale reported 20 arrests and two police injuries as molotovs were tossed from dorms with minor damage. Police and crowds clashed at Princeton as well.
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Cambodia
Ohio
Southern Winois University
Carbondale
Ill
Contest For Miss Rodeo Helldorado Scheduled Today
About twenty four contestants vie for Miss Rodeo Helldorado at Stardust Hotel starting 9 a.m. The winner will represent Elks Helldorado at western rodeos and on TV. Coronation at Cashman Field during a rodeo intermission. Contestants must be 18 to 24, single, and residents of Clark Nye or Lincoln counties for at least a year.
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Stardust Hotel
Elks
Weather Update and Air Pollution Advice for Las Vegas
Mostly clear with gentle northeasterly winds. Highs around 80 and lows near 50. Sunrise at 5 46, sunset at 7 29. Noontime humidity about 12 percent. Citizens urged to fight air pollution as cars contribute about 75 percent of valley pollutants. Maintain smog devices and keep late model autos well tuned. For details contact Clark County District Health Department at 389 1291.
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Las Vegas Valley
Clark County
Raggio Declares Senate Bid At Nevada GOP Meet
Washoe District Attorney William Raggio announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate at the 1970 Nevada Republican State Convention in Reno. He said Vice President Agnew urged him to seek the seat held by Democrat Howard Cannon, and he signaled Cannon's opposition to Nixon's nominee Carswell would anchor his campaign.
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Nevada
Washoe Dist
Atty
William Raggio
U.S. Senate
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Pioneer Auditorium
Agnew
Nixon
Senate
Howard W. Cannon
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Cannon
U.S. Supreme Court
G. Harrold Carswell
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Sostere Sneer
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Spiro Agnew
Supreme Court
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East Fremont
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