Quang Tri Falls to Hanoi After Five-Day Assault
South Vietnam loses Quang Tri provincial capital as four North Vietnamese divisions seize the city. U S advisers evacuated by helicopter, civilians flee, and Highway 1 is cut north of Da Nang. Hue lies 24 miles south as Safer zones are established for remaining personnel.
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Nixon aims to avoid redeploying troops in Vietnam
President Nixon told a Texan crowd at John Connally’s Picosa ranch that no U S ground forces will be sent back to Vietnam and that bombing missions will target military sites only. He warned Hanoi of great risk if it continues its offensive as Saigon’s forces would need continued U S air and naval support to withstand the North.
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Protestant Backlash Feared As Belfast Riots Escalate
In Belfast eastern districts rioted Protestants attacked shops and pubs with stones and fire bombs after clashes with police. The unrest followed increased Protestant anger over British rule and the IRA's violence, with warnings of a possible civil conflict amid a broader, evolving extremist threat.
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May Day Celebrations Worldwide Highlight Labor Solidarity
Millions of workers joined May Day marches in Moscow, Tokyo, and cities across Europe and Latin America. Communist regimes marked the day with rallies while China paused shelling Quiomoy to allow local observances, and Japan saw protests calling for Prime Minister Sato's resignation amidst labor demands. The United States observed a normal workday as the holiday traces to 1866 Chicago unrest.
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Latin America
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Haymarket
Controls Lifted After Wage Price Controls Eased
Washington AP reports the government lifted wage and price controls for millions of small businesses and small government units generally those with 60 or fewer employees.
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Inside pages preview and features highlight
Inside section outlines comics crossword puzzle and columns such as Ann Landers Heloise and House of the Week. The page also includes death notices editorial notes and women’s news with brief listings.
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Women’s News
Cloudy Weather With Showers Possible Into Tomorrow
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with possible showers and thundershowers. Lows tonight in the 50s and a high in the 70s expected tomorrow. Yesterday reached 74 degrees with a 56 degree low this morning. Weekend rainfall measured four tenths of an inch.
Campaigns Near End for McGovern Humphrey in Ohio
In Ohio the two Democratic hopefuls Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey and Sen. George S. McGovern push last pleas in major cities as Tuesday's primary looms. McGovern hopes an Ohio win paves path to the nomination while Humphrey campaigns Toledo Canton and Cleveland with Indiana also on his route. The Republican side expects Nixon backers to sweep.
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Howard Metzenbaum
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Victor Reuther
Frank Thompson
New Jersey
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