Freed POWs Return to U.S. for Medical Debriefing
Three former prisoners of war Elias Gartley and Charles are en route to U S military hospitals for medical checks and debriefings after release from Communist captors. They will have time with families before final hospital transfers at Maxwell San Diego and Jacksonville. Gartley spent four years as a POW and Elias four months.
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Tax revenue sharing plan allocates funds to states and cities
A Congressional revenue sharing bill plans this year’s allocations totaling 1.7678 billion dollars to states and 3.536109 billion to other government units with strings tied to public safety environmental protection and social services. If enacted promptly, half of this year’s allotment could be distributed in October.
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Fresh supplies and renewed fighting sweep South Vietnam
Reports say Communist forces continue harassing attacks in Quang Ngai province near Da Nang as Highway 1 near the city remains under fire after being cut for two days by saboteurs. Rangers beat back an assault south of Ba To, with 35 enemy killed and 22 weapons captured. ranger losses were four killed and 13 wounded.
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Laird Speaks on All-Volunteer Force and POW Bracelets
Secretary Laird urged moving to an all voluntary military in future drafts while noting POW bracelet efforts by Voices In Vital America draw world attention though he doubts their impact on releases. He described Vietnamization as phased and praised recent arms control and Berlin accords reducing global tension.
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Kissinger Says No Foundation for Accord Rumors
Kissinger dismissed rumors of a Vietnam peace accord as baseless while noting positions remain far apart. Ziegler said reports of an agreement have no substance, yet the Evans story spurred late trading in the Dow Jones as speculation swirled. State Department and White House remarks added to the confusion amid Paris talks and Viet Cong proposals.
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Mao and Tanaka Meet as China Japan Move Toward Ties
Nixon signs off on February talks as Mao and Chou En-lai appear robust in photos. The first encounter between Mao and a Japanese prime minister in over fifty years signals a path to formal relations and a series of pacts. Tanaka’s talks with Chou hint at a broader China Japan reconciliation.
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Four men to stand trial for murder in Jackson case
Four men face murder charges in the beating death of Sgt. LC Albert Jackson of the 36th Artillery after an arraignment before District Judge J Winston Raburn. The defendants pled not guilty and were ordered held without bond pending further proceedings. The incident occurred at 1129 North 31st, Jackson’s autopsy followed. Billy Cherry linked to the crime returned to the scene with his children, while Cherry’s daughter Verna, 17, remains in custody as a material witness. Trial likely by late November.
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