Reds May Be Moving Troops From Laos In For Big Push
U S Defense officials report elements of the 316th North Vietnamese Infantry Division withdrawn from the Laotian Plain of Jars. The 325th Division remains in reserve near the DMZ and could join attacks on Hue. Officials say Hue battle may decide the overall offensive, with up to 100 tanks anticipated.
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Donations Pouring In For Lights Family Tragedy
The Leo Light family faces finances after a double tragedy as Mrs Light and son Robert 11 died. Trust accounts at American Bank & Trust and Wynnewood State Bank have raised over 20,000 since last week. Contributions range from 1 to 1,000 with donors from as far as Memphis.
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American Bank & Trust
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Joint Space Flight Agreement Nearing Nearing
United States and Soviet Union near signing a joint manned space flight during Nixon's Moscow visit. Preliminary meetings praised. plan targets June 1975 with three American astronauts in a modified Apollo linking with a Salyut station. NASA says Americans to orbit Earth 11 days while cosmonauts stay aboard.
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Houston
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White House Publicly Showcasing Vietnam Mining Debate
A White House spokesman says officials invite all senators to review letters and telegrams from constituents on Nixon's Vietnam actions. The move comes after Nixon announced mining North Vietnamese ports on May 3 and follows praise and criticism from major figures like McGovern and Humphrey.
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End War Debate Slowed as Senators Consider Mansfield Plan
Washington AP report says Republicans oppose immediate end war talk to avoid impacting Nixon Moscow summit and fear aiding North Vietnam. Senate doves eye Sen. Mansfield plan for troop withdrawal by Aug 31 with funding cutoff then, ending Indochina combat after POWs are returned and cease-fire called. Case Church amendment remains stalled as Byrd notes no floor discussion for days. In Houston a coalition Texans for a Democratic Delegation moves to challenge San Antonio convention appointments, citing rules violations and underrepresentation of women, Blacks, and Mexican-Americans.
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San Antonio
Bremer Car Contents Are Listed
Federal records show campaign materials for George Wallace and George McGovern found in a car registered to Arthur H. Bremer, the would-be assailant in the Wallace shooting. Items included 1972 Wisconsin license tags, clothing, maps, car documents, a birth certificate, a letter from Rep. Henry S. Reuss, and hotel stationery. The investigation noted possible links to McGovern as well as Bremer’s letters urging reduced military spending. Bremer’s father urged handgun purchase restrictions, saying it invites trouble.
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Made On Day Of Candidacy
Maj. Gen. Taylor Hardin says the pistol used to shoot George C. Wallace was bought in Michigan the same day Wallace announced his candidacy for the White House. Hardin, Wallace stand-in speaker, spoke at the American Forum Series in Palm Beach. Arthur Bremer, Milwaukee, charged in the shooting at a Laurel Maryland shopping center.
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