U S B52 Raids Hit Cambodian Border Bases
U S command reports light ground fighting in Vietnam while B52 bombers dropped 1200 tons along the Cambodia Vietnam border near Saigon. Eight waves attacked North Vietnamese base camps about 100 miles north-northeast of Saigon amid talks on possible de escalation. Marine patrol clashes near Da Nang left two Marines dead and 11 wounded after a Viet Cong ambush and shelling.
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Vietnam Battle Briefs Highlight Fresh Night Attacks
U S troops faced a night assault by North Vietnamese forces near Sai Gon and Da Nang. Eight Americans wounded as Viet Cong attacked a bivouac of the 1st Air Cavalry and a U S 3rd Marine Division HQ sustained rocket and mortar fire. Da Nang area sees light casualties among regional forces.
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3Rd Marine Division
Dons Ha
Vietnam
Nixon
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Rockpile
Dmz
Shakeup Of CEO Staff Planned At OEO
Washington AP says the Office of Economic Opportunity plans a drastic headquarters shakeup. About 100 employees face professional limbo while a list of about 900 gets definite new assignments. Others are kept in an unassigned pool awaiting future decisions.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
Donald Rumsfeld
OEO
Nixon cancels draft calls and shifts inductions
President Nixon announced the cancellation of all November and December draft calls and ordered the 29 000 men scheduled for October induction to be spread over three months at under 10 000 per month. He cited Vietnam troop withdrawals and reduced manpower needs as the reason and warned of an executive order if Congress does not act on draft reform.
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Nixon
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Congress
Colorado Springs
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Ronald L. Ziegler
Al Fatah claims major assault on Israel disputed by report
Al Fatah said hundreds of commandos attacked 14 positions along a 30 mile Jordan Valley front and claimed posts were destroyed. Israel reported only light clashes with four Arab deaths and no Israeli casualties, while noting one Israeli soldier wounded. Jordanian reports noted mortar fire on southern Jordan Valley positions.
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Associated Press
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Israel
al Fataa
Amman
Jordan Valley
Irubavel Shalev
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Shalev
Laer
Dead Sea
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Jordan
Middletown Weather Forecast Weekend Outlook
Clouds and cool tonight with lows in the 50s. Saturday turns cloudy and warm with highs near 75. Weekend showers likely Saturday night and Sunday. Yesterday's high reached 71 and this morning's low was 50.
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Middletown
Elector Reform Backers See Big House Victory
The House approved a constitutional amendment for direct presidential elections by 339 to 70. The proposal would replace the Electoral College with nationwide popular vote, require at least 40 percent to win, and create a runoff if no candidate clears that threshold. Senate prospects are uncertain amid committee opposition and earlier doubts on two-thirds support.
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House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Birch Bayh
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Train Collision In Chicago Injures 273
An elevated train struck the rear of another during evening rush hour in Chicago. Three cars derailed with one on its side and none fell into the street. About 273 people were injured, eight seriously, and many were hospitalized.
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House Approves Direct Election Amendment for President
The measure would elect president and vice president by national popular vote with a 40 percent threshold. If no candidate reaches 40 percent a runoff between top two would follow, replacing state by state electors. Ratification by states and Senate approval are required, facing opposition and possible filibuster. Nixon pledges active ratification support if Congress approves.
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