Change of pace in Vietnam peace talks shifts focus on Thieu
US officials note a new Communist demand to oust only President Nguyen Van Thieu in any future Saigon government. The shift follows Madame Binh's July peace package and Le Duc Tho's comments backing Thieu removal. State Department awaits direct talks to gauge significance.
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Washington
U.S
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Tran Thien Khiem
Paris
Nguyen Thi Binh
South Vietnam
Saigon
le Duc Tho
Madame Binh
New York Times
State Department
County Population Shifts Across Ottawa and Franklin County
Ottawa's population declined this year while Franklin County rose. The 1970 census counted Ottawa at 11,086 with institutions. this year it sits at 10,622, or 10,571 without institutions. Township totals climbed to 6,049, while county cities rose to 14,119. Lane, Pomona, Princeton, Rantoul, Richmond, Wellsville, and Williardsburg all show gains. county total up from 20,007 to 20,168. Figures sent to the State Department of Agriculture, certified counts later to the county clerk for tax distribution use.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Lane
Pomona
Princeton
Rantoul
Richmond
Wellsville
Williardsburg
State Department of Agriculture
Chilean quake leaves 63 dead and 817 injured in central region
An overnight 7 to 10 magnitude quake struck central Chile with Valparaiso among hardest hit. Authorities report 63 dead, 817 injured, and widespread isolation from landslides as communications falter. President Allende urged calm while emergency crews distribute aid.
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Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
Pacific
Argentina
Andres
Alaska
Salvador Allende
No Waves In Pentagon After Mild Reorganization
Washington AP reports a mild Pentagon reshuffle avoids clash with top generals by restructuring the unified command rather than a major shakeup. The Readiness Command at MacDill AFB replaces the Strike Command, with limited civilian-long term changes and no three-super-command overhaul.
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Pentagon
Washington
Secretary of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
United States
Strike Command
MacDill Air Force Base
Fla
JCS
House To Consider 3.5 Million AEC Repository
The House is set to review next week a 3.5 million dollar authorization for a national nuclear waste repository at Lyons Kansas. The approval covers land acquisition and design work for the Atomic Energy Commission with 1.85 million extra for related research. The committee notes uncertain total costs and will reexamine as additional data emerge.
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House
AEC
Lyons
Washington
Kan
Atomic Energy Commission
House Rules Committee
Senate
House Atomic Energy Committee
County Forecast Shows Scattered Showers Then Heat Wave
Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue tonight with a dry and sunny Saturday ahead. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight lows 70 to 75. Saturday high in the 90s. Precipitation chances 40 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday.
Private Funeral For Louis Armstrong Held In Queens
Friends officials and top musicians gathered in New York on a private service for Louis Armstrong at Coruna Congregational Church in Queens. Mayors Lindsay and Landrieu attended with figures like Gene Krupa and Benny Goodman. Armstrong requested When the Saints Go Marching In with Diahann Carroll among expected singers. Burial is set for Flushing Cemetery after a service broadcast to 16 European networks via Telstar.
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New York
Louis Armstrong
Coruna
Queens
Armstrong
Telstar
John V. Lindsay
Moon Landrieu
New Orleans
Gene Krupa
Guy Lombardo
Lionel Hampton
Benny Goodman
Tyree Glenn
Arvel Shaw
Peggy Lee
Ella Fitzgerald
Diahann Caroll
Lucille
Flushing Cemetery
Last US base on DMZ handed to South Vietnam
Saigon reports the United States transferred Fire Base Charlie 2, the last DMZ base, to South Vietnamese control while keeping about 50 Americans for an 8 inch artillery battery and advisory duties. Alpha 4 also shifted to Vietnamese control with remaining U.S. support for artillery and radar monitoring.
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Saigon
United States
Demilitarized Zone
5Th Mechanized Infantry Division
Charlie 2
Dmz
Namese
Alpha 4
Con Thien
U.S
Pham van Phu
Phu
Vu van Giai
Lifeguards Put In A Long Day At Ottawa Pool
Lifeguards at the Ottawa Municipal Swimming Pool work from early morning to evening watching about 550 daily visitors. All five guards hold Red Cross Senior Lifesaving, two with Water Safety Instruction. They enforce rules, clear the pool on busy days, and note ropes in the deep end wear from abuse. A dog rescued from the pool showcased their vigilance.
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Dan Mullen
Ottawa
Red Cross
Becky Reynolds
Anne Elder
Miss Elder
WSI
Miss Reynolds
Stan
Lucky
DeFries
Mr. Drake
Harvey
Terry Drake
Kathy Kasper
Drake
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Joint Chiefs
Blue Ribbon Defense Panel
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Gilbert W. Fitzhugh
Defense
127Th Artillery
Camp Guernsey
Wyo
Bill Vietze
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