North Vietnam Ends Peace Talks Boycott
North Vietnam demanded the United States accept Hanoi peace terms to end the Indochina war quickly. Xuan Thuy restated the terms during the 109th weekly session, calling for US withdrawal by June 30, halt to bombing, and a coalition regime in Saigon removing Ky. He warned of inevitable U.S. defeat if terms are not accepted. Thuy spoke after returning from Moscow and accused Nixon of prolonging the war while U.S. domestic opposition grows. The four chief negotiators—Bruce, Lam, Binh, and Thuy—participated for the first time since February 26.
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Paris
North Vietnam
United States
Hanoi
Xuan Thuy
Nixon
Thuy
Indochina
Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
Moscow
U.S
South Vietnam
David K.E. Bruce
Pham Dang Lam
Nguyen Thi Binh
Viet Cong
Fire guts Ponderosa Steak House causing tens of thousands in damage
A morning fire at the Ponderosa Steak House on 555 N. Verity Parkway caused an estimated 75 000 to 95 000 dollars in damage. Investigators, with arson not suspected, said the blaze began above the serving counter. one employee found flames at 5:00 a.m. Firefighters worked until 10:00 a.m. No extensive food loss and reconstruction could take about six weeks.
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Ponderosa
N. Verity Parkway
James Mattson
Don Christman
Otis Queen
Earle Dale Daverly
Goes Mattson
Robert Curtis
Whitaker
al Bryant
Dubois Road
Carlisle
Counteroffensive Begins Around Besieged Fire Base
Thousands of South Vietnamese troops launched a counteroffensive in the central highlands as North Vietnamese forces pressed attacks around Fire Base 6 and nearby Tan Canh, with heavy shelling in eastern Cambodia. An American adviser was killed and another missing near Fire Base 6 as U.S. ground troops remained scarce. reports showed weekly tolls dipping to the lowest in two months.
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Central Highlands
Cambodia
U.S
Fire Base 6
Indochina
Saigon
5Th Ranger
Kandol
Chuckle Meme Refers to Wishes and Self Contentment
A humorous reflection notes that many people wish for what they lack yet must accept life as it is. It playfully questions perpetual desire and suggests contentment as a wiser stance.
Transport Plane Crash Kills 39 in Manila Area
A Philippine air force C47 transport crashed soon after takeoff from Basa airbase Florida Blanca, killing 39 of 40 aboard. The sole survivor is a two year old girl in serious condition. All victims believed Filipino. cause unknown.
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Manila
Basa
Florida Blanca
Liberals Raid Miniskirt Contest At Florida Club
A group of women liberation advocates stormed a University of Florida nightclub Wednesday night to protest a scheduled miniskirt contest. Eight women in tight sweaters blue jeans and red warpaint claimed the contest promotes women compromising their bodies and opposes competition among themselves.
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Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida
Reprisal Raid On Lebanese Village Reported By Beirut Army
Israeli raiders crossed into Lebanon and blew up three houses in Kfar Kela before withdrawing under Lebanese artillery fire. No Israeli confirmation or Arab casualties were reported. The attack appears linked to Palestinian raids on Israeli settlements. Egyptian and Israeli officials discussed 1967 war borders and possible flexibility in talks. Weizman claimed MIG-23s would not alter Suez balance, touting Israeli Phantoms as superior.
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Associated Press
Kfar Kela
Beirut
Israel
Lebanon
Middle East
Mahmoud Riad
Moscow
London
Ezer Weizman
Maariv
Egypt
Soviet Union
Suez Canal
Weizman
Parish backs married priest amid excommunication in Calif
In Pacifica, Archbishop McGucken confirms Rev. Robert F. Duryea has been suspended and automatically excommunicated after marrying in June 1964 and fathering a son. Duryea, 49, says he wed a woman and plans to move to the Santa Clara Valley with his family. Parish council of 4000, led by Duryea as former San Francisco Priests Senate VP, calls for celibacy rule change and laments his removal.
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Pacifica
Calif
Joseph T. McGucken
Robert F. Duryea
Father Duryea
Paul
Paul VI
St. Peter's Church
Duryea
Weekend Valley Warmth Returns With Mild Temperatures
The valley expects fair skies and warmer conditions this weekend with highs in the lower 70s after a 40s low tonight. Yesterday's high reached 56 degrees and this morning's low dipped to 32.
Mom and son poisoned by LSD prank at Hollywood restaurant
A Hollywood woman Helen Jones and her son Michael were hospitalized after eating spaghetti with Parmesan that had LSD sprinkled in. They were treated for drug intoxication and later released. Jones, a hotel waitress, described chest pains and visions as the effects appeared within minutes. Her son reportedly threatened self harm.
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Hollywood
Helen Jones
Michael
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