Bangkok turmoil ends as leaders flee and calm returns
Bangkok returns to normal after two days of street fighting that sent Thailand’s top three military leaders and families into exile. Insurgent students clean up debris, curfew lifted, traffic resuming, with authorities keeping a low profile. Praphas Charusathien Narong Kittikachorn departed for Taiwan as Kris Srivara eyed defense minister post and Sanya Thammasak named premier, promising elections and a new constitution within six months.
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Sanya Thammasak
Thammasak University
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State Wheat Planting Behind Schedule in Kansas
Heavy rains and flooding left only 55 percent of Kansas wheat planted by last Saturday, far below 95 percent a year ago and the 90 percent average. Excessive rain caused washouts and some fields will need replanting. winter barley seed is 35 percent finished versus 80 percent average.
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State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Cambodian War Eases Slowed Fighting Near Phnom Penh
Cambodian military reports sporadic harassment on government out posts 17 miles west of Phnom Penh and at Srang Tram Khnar Vihear Suor with eight soldiers killed and battalions advancing on Route 38. In Vietnam, two civilians die and 11 wounded near Kuan Loc while 17 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers die in Mekong Delta and central coast attacks. Vice President Tran Van Huong, 70, hospitalized in Saigon for poor health due to overwork and age.
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Penn Central Awaits FRA Decision On Track Safety Rules
Penn Central says 691 of 38000 miles fail federal safety standards and seeks exemption through 1974. FRA to rule today with potential fines up to 2500 dollars per day and possible court injunction if substandard track operates.
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Federal Railroad Administration
Penn Central Railroad
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