U S Troop Toll In Vietnam Falls To 279 In Week
The U S Command reports 279 American troops killed in combat in the week ended last Saturday, the lowest tally in 242 months since the Lunar New Year offensive began. Wounds totaled 3 190 as enemy and allied casualties rose in parts of the Mekong Delta and Khe Sanh area.
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Pindling wins landslide to govern Bahamas Islands
In Nassau, Lynden C. Pindling pushed the Progressive Liberal party to a dominant victory, winning 29 of 38 seats and ending the old white establishment. The election boosts black nationalism as Britain may grant full internal self rule, with independence possible and military defense implications for the United States. The Bahamas spans 700 islands off Florida toward Cuba and Haiti.
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Senate rejects extra money bill to fund youth jobs
The Senate on Wednesday voted 54 to 24 to reject a House stripped supplemental money bill intended to fund summer jobs for needy youths and preschool aid for slum children. The vote, with 34 Democrats and 20 Republicans, sent the measure back to conference, amid civil unrest and a push to memorialize Dr. Martin Luther King.
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Earthquake Activity in Yugoslavia Near Debar
The Seismologic Institute reported 30 quakes in a 24 hour period west of Debar near the Albanian border. Since the November disaster, 1,229 quakes have been recorded in the area. The report notes ongoing seismic activity tied to the region and past destruction.
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Seismologic Institute
Debar
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