Allies in Saigon Alert for Attacks Amid Vietnam War Tensions
Reports say two Americans killed and 23 wounded as government troops clash with the enemy in two central highlands areas. Allied forces in and around Saigon raise alerts while a Viet Cong directive urges weekend attacks, possibly delayed by U S B52 raids. Battlefield briefings list 21 enemy killed in three Saigon-area fights and 28 allied bases shelled.
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Senate approves draft lottery plan for winter start
The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approves President Nixon's draft lottery. The House has already passed the bill. Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird says draft calls could drop to about 250,000 next year from 290,000 this year with possible further troop withdrawals from Vietnam, and the plan could take effect by January 1 or soon after pending approval.
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Apollo 12 Crew Laughs Through Stormy Launch
Apollo 12 astronauts Conrad Gordon and Bean bantered with Mission Control from space as a tropical storm jolted liftoff. The crew joked about ice on windows and listened to a space recording of their reactions while describing Earth and Moon as the mission unfolds.
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Apollo 12 Survives Lightning Strike En Route to Moon
Apollo 12, jolted by an electrical surge at launch, heads toward the moon for a second lunar landing. Commander Conrad reports window icing but confirms all systems intact as Gordon and Bean assist in checking the command and lunar modules.
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Fast Pace For Arms Talks Under Early Discussion
In Helsinki negotiators arrive for disarmament talks with the Soviet Union and consider early substantive issues. U S chief envoy Gerard C. Smith says they do not rule out discussing concrete items soon, with a possible freeze on multi warhead missiles floated as an early possibility.
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Capital Braces For Protest March After A Night Of Violence
Washington police used tear gas on a militant antiwar group while thousands joined a peaceful “March against Death” toward the Capitol. Army troops guarded government buildings as clashes erupted near the South Vietnamese Embassy and Dupont Circle.
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Winter Weather Outlook for Miami Valley
A cold night in the Miami Valley with a low near 20 and light snow flurries diminishing. Sunday should bring a milder high in the 30s as slightly warmer air moves in after today’s mid-20s.
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Apollo 12 Day Two and Three Highlights in EST
Highlights from the second and third days of Apollo 12’s flight to the moon. Times in EST note breakfast sessions television transmissions and rest periods on Saturday and Sunday including heat distribution maneuvers and crew meals.
Romney backs Agnew critique of news reporting across media
Dean Burch and Romney joined Agnew in criticizing coverage by national networks while defending press freedom. Senators Percy and others urged caution, noting strong U S press rights but warning government influence could curb speech. News figures questioned censorship fears and urged measured debate over media bias.
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