South Vietnamese troop strength rises 88 thousand in six months
Saigon announces the armed forces increased to about 1 090 000 from 1 002 000 in six months. breakdown shows army 374 000 navy 28 000 air force 32 000 marines 11 000 regional forces 252 000 popular forces 178 000 paramilitary 215 000. regional and popular forces surged while deserters total about 20 000 across the force. President Thieu says the nation cannot rely on the US alone as Nixon plans another troop withdrawal with a possible 40 000 or less reduction later this month.
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Saigon
Nixon
Army
Navy
Air Force
Revolutionary Development
South Vietnam
Popular
Mekong
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
Thieu
Melvin Laird
Vietnam
Nixon Met By Antiwar Protestors In Midtown Clash
New York AP bands of antiwar demonstrators surged through midtown streets clashing with police during President Nixon's visit to receive the Gold Medal of the National Football Foundation. Police arrested over 60 as protesters broken windows at Saks Fifth Avenue and clashed near the Waldorf Astoria.
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New York
Nixon
Midtown
National Football Foundation
Waldorf-Astoria
Waldorf
David Fallek
Fallek
Fifth Avenue
Saks
Yule Decorating Contest Planned In Minooka Area
Minooka Citizens Advisory Committee sponsors Christmas decor contest in Minooka and surrounding area. Judging runs 7 to 9 p m on December 22 with five divisions. Entries must register at Dales Barber Shop by December 19. Centennial cups still available via Clyde Heap.
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Minooka
Dale’s
Citizen’s Advisory Committee
Clyde Heap
Tibetan refugees flee with 79 yaks into Sikkim
Five Tibetan refugees crossed into northern Sikkim with a herd of 79 yaks. Authorities said it was unusual for the refugees to escape with so many valuable animals coveted by China.
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Gangtok
Sikkim
Tibet
Blacks Take Over Akron State Building
Black students armed according to police invaded Buchtel Hall at Akron State University. Gov. Rhodes ordered 90 state troopers and alerted 700 National Guardsmen as officials evacuated and sealed the building. A secretary heard three shots but no injuries were reported.
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Akron
Ohio
Akron State University
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Norman P. Auburn
Buchtel Hall
Ohio Highway Patrol
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Colgate
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Sun
Columbia Broadcasting Systems
Columbia Broadcasting System
Todd
Norelco
Schick
Lady Schick
Sonic Electric
HAI
Libbey
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Instamatic Camera
Remington Lectro
Shulton Oriental
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