New Plea in Paris U S Asking Reds Why No Cease Fire
United States urges a cease-fire at the Vietnam peace talks in Paris with Ambassador William J. Porter pressing North Vietnam and the Viet Cong to discuss an immediate halt in fighting and arrangements for prisoner return. Xuan Thuy counters that cease-fire must follow full agreement on military and political questions.
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Viets Quits Citadel Fight Amid Heavy Casualties
South Vietnamese paratroopers retreat from Quang Tri Citadel carrying dead and wounded as Marines take over positions east of the provincial capital. Official reports cite 150 casualties daily and a shift to refitting. Bastogne near Hue abandoned under shell fire with 3,000 rounds in two days. Casualties for the northern drive tallied 429 Marines and paratroopers killed and 1,599 wounded.
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Weather outlook with showers and mild weekend
Cloudy conditions with a chance of showers tonight and Friday. Lows near 60 to 65 with tomorrow's high near 80. Overnight low around 68. Middletown reports 0.07 inch rain. Long-range forecast calls for a cloudy mild Saturday and thundershowers through Monday with temperatures a bit cooler than normal.
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Helicopter Landing Faces Heavy Losses North of Quang Tri
U S and South Vietnamese forces faced a covert landing near Quang Tri that left 29 of 31 American CH53 helicopters hit by ground fire and 50 South Vietnamese Marines killed in a crash, the worst single helicopter toll of the Vietnam War. South Vietnamese officials blamed U S reporting, while U S spokesmen said casualties were for the South Vietnamese to report in ongoing operations. Viet Cong radio later claimed 450 assault force casualties, Saigon reporting 28 killed and 68 wounded.
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McGovern sticks with Eagleton as running mate amid concerns
Senate candidate Thomas Eagleton faces scrutiny over his medical history including hospital visits and electroshock treatment. George McGovern defended the ticket saying Eagleton will not be dropped, while supporters and party leaders weigh impact on the election and fundraising.
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McGovern Faces Staff Gaps Amid Eagleton Background Questions
Reports detail multiple communication gaps between Senator McGovern and his staff over Eagleton’s medical history. Aides like Gordon Weil and Frank Mankiewicz saw hints of concerns, but McGovern received few details. Throughout the Democratic National Convention, conflicting statements and quick reversals highlighted the unsettled backdrop to the campaign.
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Strikes Ease as Jailed Dockers Prompt Britain Talks
Hundreds of thousands return to work after five longshoremen jailed under the new labor court. Unions vow to oppose Heath's industrial relations law while plan a 24 hour strike. The Lords rules unions liable for local officials' actions, deepening tensions and signaling ongoing labor unrest.
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