Eerie calm around Saigon as NVA gains reach in Cambodia
In the Saigon area an eerie quiet masks a shifting balance as North Vietnamese forces extend into Cambodian provinces and northern jungles. American advisers note reduced intelligence and strained reserves as Saigon's defenses face renewed conventional threat with An Loc siege and depth patrol concerns. The Route One bicycle race ended amid the tense backdrop.
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An Loc
Cambodia
An Ninh
Hau Nghia
Senate Leaders Return from China Trip
Sens. Mansfield and Scott ended a three week mainland China visit and were to confer with President Nixon. Mansfield praised eight hours of talks with Premier Chou En Lai, while Scott noted five hours with other senior Chinese officials.
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Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
China
Mansfield
Senate
Nixon
Scott
Chou En-Lai
Montana
Pennsylvania
Menninger Speaks Tonight at KU on Criminal Behavior
Dr. Karl Menninger will speak at 8 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium as part of KU Student Union Activities. His topic is Whose Criminal Behavior and will reflect his prison reform views and his book The Crime of Punishment published in 1968.
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Karl Menninger
Menninger Foundation
Topeka
Woodruff Auditorium
Kansas University
Menninger
Sergeant Yorks Son Shot While Arresting Suspect
Tom York constable and son of WWI hero Sgt Alvin York was found dead from a head shot after arresting a drunken driving suspect on a rural Fentress County road. Willy Gibson of Albany Kentucky was also shot as York defended himself. Sheriff Holt noted unclear circumstances.
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Jamestown, Tenn
Tom York
Alvin York
Willy Gibson
Albany
Fentress
Rizzo Seeks 20 Year Stay As Philadelphia Mayor
Mayor Frank Rizzo says he would like to remain in office 20 years and may push to change the city charter to permit a longer tenure. The charter currently limits the mayor to two consecutive four year terms.
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Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
Salesman swims eight miles to summon aid for friends
Henry Hardesty, 32, formerly a competitive swimmer from Ormond Beach, swam eight miles through rough seas to alert rescuers for two missing companions after their 19-foot boat Capsized near New Smyrna Beach. Gary Page, found alive in good condition, hailed a life line and was hospitalized for exposure. Pete Bueller remains missing as Coast Guard crews search.
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Fla
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Hardesty
Gary Page
Orlando
Pete Bueller
Brando Wins Custody Of Young Son In California Court
Actor Marlon Brando gains custody of his 13 year old son Christian after a two month court battle with former wife Anna Kashfi. Judge Lawrence Rittenband ruled in Santa Monica Superior Court ending their divorce dispute.
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Calif
Marlon Brando
Christian
Superior Court
Laurence Rittenband
Brando
Anna Kashfi
Miss Kashfi
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