Defense chief defends families serving aboard ships
Secretary Melvin Laird said the Pentagon will allow members of the same family to serve together on ships despite three brothers dying aboard the destroyer Evans after a collision. He argued long-term compassion favors letting relatives serve together.
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Ben Het siege and withdrawal anger at home
North Vietnamese forces attacked Ben Het Special Forces camp and outposts in central Vietnam, surrounding the camp with up to 2,000 troops and bombardment. One American killed, five wounded at Ben Het. 34 North Vietnamese soldiers killed, one civilian irregular killed, 11 wounded. US bombers had dropped 360 tons of explosives earlier as air and ground probes failed to break the siege.
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Tornadoes Kill Five in Missouri Lead Belt West of St Louis
Five dead and more than 30 injured as tornadoes devastate Old Mines and surrounding area in Missouri lead mining belt southeast of Farmington. Homes destroyed, families trapped, roads blocked, hospitals treating about 25 for minor injuries. two elderly brothers die near Farmington.
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SDS Splits Into Two Factions As Convention Ends
The Students for a Democratic Society divides into Regular and Progressive Labor factions at its national convention in Chicago. Regulars elect Mark Rudd and Jeffrey Jones. PL faction names John Pennington Alan Spector and Pat Forman. Both factions claim to be the real SDS and hold separate news conferences.
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Burger Sworn In As 15th U S Chief Justice
Warren exits after 16 years as chief justice and 52 years public service. Earl Burger, 61, sworn in at 10 42 a m, takes oath to defend the Constitution and administer justice impartially. President Nixon elevates Burger, praising Warren's service as the court shifts toward a more traditional, law and order approach.
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