South Vietnamese Troops Enter Laos to Disrupt Ho Chi Minh Trail
Thousands of South Vietnamese forces crossed into southern Laos to cut the Ho Chi Minh trail as U S and Saigon units push across the border. Reports said six U S helicopters were lost with combat and mechanical causes, while air and artillery support was pledged but no American ground troops entered Laos.
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Laos calls for all foreign troops to withdraw
Premier Souvanna Phouma urged immediate withdrawal of South Vietnamese troops from Laos while faulting North Vietnam for using the Ho Chi Minh trail as a supply route. He said the North bears primary responsibility for the crisis but that South Vietnamese action is not justified.
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Royal Lao government calls for foreign troops to withdraw
Souvanna warned of a possible clash on Lao soil between North and South Vietnam with U S logistical help targeting the illegal Ho Chi Minh trail. He blamed North Vietnam for violating international law and the 1962 Geneva Accords and urged all foreign forces to withdraw immediately.
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Laos
Apollo 14 astronauts set for Pacific splash down
Apollo 14 crew Alan B. Shepard Jr Edgar D. Mitchell and Stuart A. Roosa rest before landing planned for 4 04 p m EST Tuesday in the Pacific with 108 pounds of moon rocks cargo. They discuss peace and understanding on earth and the role of space communications.
Traveling Computer Lab Brings Free Tech Education
In San Diego M Granger Morgan uses a 40 foot trailer and a 10 wheel truck to train disadvantaged blacks and Mexican Americans as computer programmers. The 26 week course run by UC San Diego is free and selects students by interest in computers, not aptitude tests.
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Bill to expand federal tuition aid for undergrads
A Senate bill proposed by Sen. Claiborne Pell would make about 5 million undergraduates eligible for up to 1200 dollars per year in federal tuition aid. The plan targets families earning under 10000 dollars annually and includes 1.4 billion in grants plus 250 million for needy students and college instruction allowances.
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Claiborne Pell
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Education Subcommittee
Nader warns on credit bureaus' reach into citizens
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader told Dickinson College that Retail Credit Co and Capitol Credit Data Corp hold dossiers on 45 million and 27 million Americans respectively with seven million added yearly. He urged safeguards as government access to files grows ahead of the Fair Credit Reporting Act taking effect April 25.
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Ralph Nader
National Credit
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Retail Credit Co
Atlanta, Ga
Capitol Credit
Congress
Children Join Fight In Ireland
Youths fight beside fathers as militants shift from rocks to shots and bombs. A one-year-old lost a hand in Belfast when a dynamite bomb exploded. Five of Londonderry arrests were under 12. many snipers were adults. IRA aims to overthrow the Protestant government to unite six counties with the Republic. Casualties taken away for secrecy to avoid reprisals.
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Snow to Stay as Cold Front Grips Region
Clouds and cooler air keep the snow on the ground for several days. Lows fall to 5 to 12 above, with highs in the teens tomorrow. Snow already measured 2 inches at 8 a.m. today and should accumulate further.
Proving a Point at Newport Harbor Freezing
John Campbell with his mother in Cowes England demonstrates the Newport harbor's freezing risk. The scene shows harbor conditions and a family moment over weather rumors.
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