Kontum Battle Rages as NVA Presses City Defenses
A column of North Vietnamese tanks attacked Kontum from the north on Saturday as a third day of siege continued in the central highlands provincial capital. South Vietnamese spokesmen in Pleiku said seven tanks were destroyed, bringing total NVA tanks knocked out to 19 over two days, with 370 NVA soldiers killed Friday and 42 South Vietnamese dead and 126 wounded. U S air power and ground forces backed defense, including B 52 strikes near Kontum. Heavy fighting also raged at An Loc along Highway 13, where 104 NVA troops were killed and 26 government soldiers died with 30 wounded.
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Saigon
Kontum
Central Highlands
Pleiku
U.S
An Loc
David J. Paine
Paine
Americans Hit Roads For Long Memorial Day Weekend
An Associated Press report notes millions of Americans loaded cars for a first warm weather long weekend in 1972. Memorial Day openings of resorts and cottages boost travel as National Safety Council warns 530 to 639 potential deaths in the 78 hour period.
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Associated Press
Dea
National Safety Council
Quipster Threatens Wife With Drastic Surgery
The Quipster allegedly threatened his wife saying he would undergo drastic surgery and cut off her credit cards. Police report no immediate injuries and the couple is seeking guidance from local authorities.
Nixon Brezhnev sign historic SALT accord in Kremlin
Nixon and Brezhnev seal a five year freeze on long range offensive missiles with Soviets holding a numerical edge in land and submarine assets. ABM sites limited to two per nation with mutual restraint on arms. Joint commission to oversee talks, no on site inspections, verification via satellites.
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Moscow
Nixon
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Kremlin
Vladimir Hall
U.S
United States
Alexei N. Kosygin
Kosygin
Middle East
Vietnam
Senate
Washington
D.C
Grand Forks
N.D
Lis
Gerard Smith
Helsinki
Henry A. Kissinger
Pact Has Little Effect On Immediate Future
United States and Soviet Union are relatively free to expand and improve nuclear arsenals in the near term under the Moscow SALT pact. The agreement allows upgrading existing systems, expanding MIRV and submarine missile programs, and maintaining several offensive and defensive options, with lawmakers split over whether it constrains either side or merely signals future restraint.
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Kenneth J. Freed
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
U.S
Nixon
Montana
Washington, D.C
North Dakota
SALT
Thunderstorms Fail To Bring Rain Across Andrews County Watch
Weather watches from the National Weather Service yielded little moisture as a teasing thunderstorm skimmed through Andrews County Friday night. Emergency operations activated and later closed. rainfall and hail were reported near Andrews with debris and hail sizes, while forecasters projected marginal rain chances for Sunday amid continuing hot, dry conditions across multiple Texas regions.
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Andrews County
National Weather Service
Odessa
City Hall
Andrews
Wank
San Antonio
Texas Panhandle
Northeast Panhandle
South Plains
Northwest Panhandle
Canadian
Canadian River
Gem
Silverton
Matador
Lavefeld
Amano
Channing
Dalhart
Texas
Wink
Concho
Highway Work Project Costs Over Eight Million
The Odessa American reports on a highway improvement plan with a project cost exceeding eight million dollars. The article outlines the route work, construction phases, and expected impact on traffic flow along the corridor. Local officials note funding sources and timeline, with completion anticipated in stages over several years.
Joint Panel To Discuss Commerce
After failed Moscow talks, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed Friday to form a joint commission to carry on bargaining on trade. The panel aims to negotiate a trade pact while parallel talks continue on Russian feed grain purchases for its cattle industry.
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Moscow
Peter Fiangan
White House
Alexei N. Kosygin
Flanigan
United States
Congress
Trade deficit hits 2.2 billion in 1972 report
Washington AP reports the 1972 trade deficit rose above 2 billion for January to April, with imports outpacing exports by 699.4 million in April alone. Analysts cite strong domestic demand and sluggish foreign growth as reasons, though some say the deficit reflects broader consumer choices and global markets.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Rhker
Commerce
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