North Vietnamese push adds troops as ceasefire nears
North Vietnamese command has quietly sent several thousand more troops into South Vietnam, intensifying efforts to expand control before any cease-fire. U.S. intelligence flags these moves as fresh signs the enemy seeks broader dominance prior to negotiated settlement. Regiments including the 271st are reported to have crossed from Cambodia into South Vietnam amid cautious Nixon administration hopes for troop pullbacks.
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Reinforcements Reported Near Saigon in 1968 Vietnam War
The 174th North Vietnamese Regiment is said to have infiltrated the Plain of Reeds south of Saigon with estimates placing total NVA strength at 4,000 to 5,000. Two other regiments are reported in Cambodian positions near the South Vietnamese border, with unclear crossing plans. One unsubstantiated rumor claimed as many as 100 tanks may have entered South Vietnam across the demilitarized zone.
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Viet Cong and U S. clash over arms rush and civilian corps
Viet Cong and North Vietnam accuse the United States of trying to undermine the draft peace accord by accelerating military shipments to South Vietnam and creating a civilian advisory corps to command the Saigon army. U S. officials confirm a rapid airlift of warplanes and equipment, with as many as 400 aircraft expected by midmonth, boosting Saigon’s air force to more than 2 000 planes and helicopters.
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Nixon Seeks Victory as He Heads West on Campaign Swing
President Nixon declares no surrender or handouts as he travels across the country to the West Coast. He promotes peace, prosperity, and a strong defense budget while backing Jesse Helms in North Carolina against Nick Galifianakis. He cites progress against inflation and stable wholesale prices, urging support in a pivotal election.
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Watercraft Agents Graduate in Eight-Week Training
Sixteen agents in watercraft education and enforcement have graduated after eight weeks of training. Ohio Natural Resources Director William Nye said they will educate the public on safe boating practices and actively enforce Ohio's watercraft laws.
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Weather forecast brief for today and tomorrow
Partly cloudy turning mostly sunny by afternoon with a mid-50s high. Tonight partly cloudy with a low in the low 40s. Tomorrow will be warmer with increasing clouds and a high in the upper 50s.
Apathy Drives Nixon Campaign Ground War
Nixon campaign officials say voter apathy is the main threat as they pursue a grass roots turnout effort. A Canvass Control Center near the White House tracks every call and door knock by state and county to target likely Nixon voters and focus efforts on key counties in Illinois and beyond.
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Manyon M. Millican
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Illinois
Close Eighth District race shown in polls
Polls indicate Powell Ruppert race may be tight with Powell forecasting a 55 45 win and Ruppert hoping for a narrow victory Thom Hall reports on page 61 Women’s section features Hill sisters Nancy Vorhis on a 30 year father daughter reunion and Iona Asher on a lifelong philosophy Also highlighted are two teen volunteers in the Journals weekly feature and a political opinion poll with a voting column Page 44
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Rapid suit fails to force MBTA to drop "rapid transit"
Andrew Moes of Boston filed suit in Suffolk Superior Court to stop MBTA from using the term rapid transit in its publications and ads claiming deceptive practices. Judge Harry Kalus refused to issue a restraining order, leaving MBTA free to continue using the term.
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Birthday Surprise At North Jacksonville Station
About 300 friends gathered at a service station in north Jacksonville to surprise attendant Tom Weldon on his 40th birthday. Weldon recalled the moment Friday night as cars filled the pumps and streets and patrons sang Happy Birthday.
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McGovern charge on Nixon four more years of war
In Waco Texas Senator George McGovern charged President Nixon has no peace plan and warned that if Nixon wins next Tuesday there could be four more years of war in Southeast Asia. He accused Nixon of deceiving the public and urged voters not to be fooled by promises of peace.
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