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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1972
Page
4
American officials expect a North Vietnamese strike on Hue soon as a major test of Nixon Vietnamization. They warn a battle involving the Sith Division and South Vietnamese forces could be decisive, with Hue’s fall or defense shaping U.S. civilian opinion and policy.
William da Porter, chief negotiator at Paris peace talks, said Nixon secretly asked Communists on April 1 to resume the talks after a nine day suspension. Porter described the April invasion of South Vietnam by North Vietnamese forces as a pretext and said the Communists avoided a direct response while insisting no troops were involved. He asserted the United States and South Vietnam were ready to meet if the Communists showed seriousness about negotiated settlement.
The Apollo 16 crew led by John Young Thomas Mattingly and Charles Duke nears the midway point in training for the lunar mission. Forecasters predict partly cloudy skies and mild winds for launch weekend with observers counting on a large crowd in Brevard County.
Don Lave was chosen president of the Hart Band Boosters at a Hart band hall meeting. Officers include Robert Lewis Hawkins vice president Mrs Max Marble secretary Aubrey Myers treasurer and Mrs Vernon Mapp publicity chair. The group aims to raise funds for band uniforms through a membership drive and a May talent show chaired by Mrs J W Bruington with Hawkins and Frank Barnes assisting. Band director Roper Edwards plans a spring concert with admission fees to support the drive. Local groups donate to the effort. Queen Juliana visited Thailand.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson remains resting in a Brooke Army General Hospital penthouse suite after a major heart attack. Dr. J Willis Hurst notes gradual rehabilitation over weeks with emphasis on a tranquil environment. Col. Robert I North leads medical care and expresses optimism about recovery.
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