South Viet forces lose bases as invasion hits DMZ
South Vietnamese units lose two more bases in the northern province as U S air and naval strikes press the North Vietnamese invasion. Saigon says the main force halted at Dong Ha, while U S planes and B 52s pound positions around Quang Tri City and the Cua Viet estuary.
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McGovern Favored in Wisconsin Presidential Primary
About 1.5 million Wisconsin voters planned to cast ballots in the presidential primary with Sen. George McGovern seen as the Democratic favorite by Gov. Patrick Lucey. Other contenders including Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie aimed to improve standing as Nixon led the GOP race.
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Bombs Hit Cuban Trade Mission in Montreal Killing Official
Two dynamite blasts at the Cuban Trade Mission on the 12th floor of a Montreal office building killed one Cuban official and injured another. Police detained seven Cuban officials for allegedly blocking the investigation while attempting to burn files.
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Eichholz To Remain Franklin's Manager
Franklin city manager Bernard Eichholz will stay on the job after withdrawing his resignation declared March 15. The City Council passed a unanimous vote of confidence, and Eichholz pledged to heal the breach over the housing code controversy while noting he may resign again if ineffective.
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Clear and cold with sunny day ahead
A clear and cold night will drop to the mid 20s. Tomorrow will be sunny with highs in the 40s. Yesterday reached a high of 54 and this morning’s low was 36.
Reds Demand Talks Continue at Paris Peace Talks
North Vietnam and the Viet Cong urged the United States to return to the Paris peace talks, seeking the 148th session next Thursday. The U.S. delegation signaled rejection amid the ongoing Vietnam war offensive and suspended negotiations since March 23. The Vietnamese accused Washington of military pressure and slander over cross border raids.
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No One Hurt In Battle Between IRA and British
In Belfast’s Andersonstown district IRA guerrillas and British troops clashed but no injuries were reported. The area, a Catholic stronghold, saw the incident as a defiant IRA gesture amid funeral protests and ongoing peace efforts. Cardinal Conway called for an end to the northern war as Easter weekend passed without fatalities.
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Reds Cancel Opening Day
The Cincinnati Reds canceled the opening National League game against the Houston Astros due to a major league baseball players strike.
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Good News Newspaper Folds After 16 Months in California
Sacramento AP reports The Good News Paper printed only positive stories for 16 months before folding due to creditors. Publisher Bill Bailey launched with $100, built a 10,000-copy circulation, and said about $75,000 was needed to save the venture while planning to repay debts with future earnings.
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