Nationwide postal strike spreads with Ohio walkouts
More than 600 Akron and Cleveland mail carriers join a three day walkout amid New York actions. Union leaders say late Friday action could boost nationwide disruption with 17 million affected and plans to end the strike voted in New York. No military help planned per Postmaster General Blount.
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Ohio
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U.S. Post Office Department
Army
National Guard
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Strike Nuisance Hurts Economy and Hearts in NYC
The New York postal strike disrupted commerce from Easter orders to Wall Street and left many facing financial delays while others found unexpected business from messenger services and freight firms. Personal hardship touched Donna Fyler awaiting letters from Vietnam and a Columbia student missing Formosa family news.
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Vietnam
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John Blasi
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U S Officials Gloomy About Cambodian Future
AP News Analysis by William L. Ryan discusses the Cambodian coup and its potential to trigger a third Vietnam War. It notes Hanoi’s wary stance, North Vietnam’s manpower strain, Lon Nol’s neutrality, Sihanouk’s position, and Washington’s quick recognition as factors shaping the region’s fragile balance.
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United States
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Sihanouk
Red China
Washington
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Flowers and lie-ins spark anti-draft protests nationwide
Several hundred demonstrators were arrested in nonviolent anti-draft actions across the United States, from handing out flowers to lie-ins at draft board entrances. In New York City 182 protesters were arrested despite board closures, while other cities reported peaceful confrontations and board shutdowns to catch up on work.
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Associated Press
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Selective Service
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Calif
San Antonio
Tex
New York City
Murray Kempton
Anna Bennett
Union Theological Seminary
Indianapolis
Christian Church
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Raleigh
N.C
Beth Conway Mullin
North Carolina State University
Man Learns Expired License Sparks Driving Realization
A humorous note highlights how discovering an expired driver license can abruptly change a man’s mood and driving approach, turning routine travel into a comical moment of accountability.
Fort Lauderdale Prepares for Spring College Crowd
Fort Lauderdale beaches expect a large influx of college kids by Easter with about 15 000 visitors possible. Daytona Beach anticipates up to 50 000 visitors as Bahamas crackdown reduces student travel. Past disturbances in Fort Lauderdale have declined since 1967 pirate riot era and police now patrol in bathing suits.
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Fla
Daytona Beach
Florida
Bahamas
Out Islands
Vernal Equinox Marks Spring Arrival Tonight
The equinox occurs at 7:57 PM as the sun crosses the equator signaling astronomical spring. Mostly cloudy and cooler tonight into Saturday with possible showers. lows near freezing and Saturday highs near 50. Palm Sunday forecast fair. yesterday’s high 48 and low 42. Mid dletown rainfall 0.05 inch.
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Middletown
N Viet Nam War Aid Pinpointed in Cambodian Change
Washington officials say the new regime in Cambodia could close the Sihanoukville port to North Viet Nam and Viet Cong war material. They also hope Cambodians will allow cross border U.S. and South Vietnamese operations against sanctuaries used by the enemy for years.
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USS
Cambodia
Sihanoukville
United States
South Vietnam
Norodom Sihanouk
U.S
War of Words Marks Ohio Anti Draft Protest in Columbus
An anti war protest outside the Ohio Selective Service office in Columbus drew 30 demonstrators who faced a scolding from a Vietnam veteran and had a guitar smashed by an onlooker. Nine arrests occurred statewide amid clashes in Cincinnati and a sit in in Dayton.
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Ohio Selective Service
Columbus
James Roush
Green Beret
Vietnam
Cincinnati
St. James Roush
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