Reds Launch Barrage Against Imperial City Hue Damaged
In Hue and six nearby outposts shells, rockets and mortars struck a wide arc from five to 18 miles from the old imperial capital. Casualties were light despite 675 shells. In Quang Tri province a major counteroffensive surged as U S Air Force and B52 strikes targeted North Vietnamese positions.
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Saigon
UPS
Hue
Quang Tri
Truong Phuoc River
Hue City
Old
Imperial City
Pgdn-Upi
Wallace Leaves Hospital for Miami Beach Campaign Stop
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace was allowed to leave Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring Maryland for the first time since being shot. He had lunch with friends and was not discharged, expected back by evening, before flying on Air Force transport to address constituents in Montgomery then proceed to the Democratic convention in Miami Beach.
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Silver Springs
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Holy Cross Hospital
Wallace
Thomas Burke
Burke
Air Force Hospital
Nixon
Montgomery
Ala
Miami Beach
Himalayan Accord Ends 25 Years of Hostilities
Pakistan President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto plans a special National Assembly session to ratify a peace agreement with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Himalayan accord renounces force to settle disputes and is set to take effect 30 days after ratification by Pakistan.
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Simla
India
UPI
Pakistan
Zulfikar “Ali Bhutto
National Assembly
Indira’ Gandhi
Subcontinent
Gandhi
Lahore
Bhutto
Rainbow Girls and friends to meet at Masonic Hall
Miracle Assembly 71 and Rainbow Girls Assembly 71 and Order of Rainbow for Girls announce a regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Hall. Eastern Star and Masons invited. Kiwanis Roundtable cancels today with credit opportunities at Holiday Inn Okaloosa Island. Next Kiwanis meeting July 11. Knights of Columbus hold 4th of July picnic at Jaycee Park starting 10 AM today. Cinco Bayou Town Council meets tonight at Town Hall 7730 PM. Civic League Fort Walton Beach sponsors voter registration drive with county books open 9 AM to 12 noon Saturday July 8 at Child Development Center near Pruitt Community Center.
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Miracle Assembly
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Masonic Hall
Rainbow Girls
Eastern Star
Masons
Kiwanis Roundtable
Fort Walton Beach
Kiwanis Club
Holiday Inn
Okaloosa Island
Knights of Columbus
Jaycee Park
Cinco Bayou
Kelly Avenue
Civic League
Fort ‘Walton
Béach i
Child Development Center
McGriff Street
Pruitt Community Center
Welfare rules challenged over aid cuts for pregnant mothers
California Welfare Rights Organization urged state officials to revise regulations that cut Aid to Families with Dependent Children when a pregnant mother increases the household. They claim the rules treat an unborn child as free rent and cite a $27 monthly decrease after pregnancy.
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San Francisco
UPI
California
State Department of Social Welfare
Department
Robert B. Carleson
Heath challenges unions to test anti strike act in fair debate
Prime Minister Edward Heath tells the House of Commons unions to try the Industrial Relations Act and discuss it with the government. The censure motion against the government is rejected with a 300 272 vote, and the amendment passes 299 272. The act targets strikes and carves out a National Industrial Relations Court.
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London
UPI
Edward Heath
Heath
Yse
House of Commons
House Study Group Refutes McGovern Poll Findings
Rep. Phillip Burton says DSG staff analysis shows McGovern would help Democrats keep control of the House if nominated. Burton disputes a poll claiming many Democrats fear McGovern could jeopardize their majority, noting gains in suburbs and college communities where Democrats lead.
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House
George McGovern
Burton
DSG
McGovern
South
Troops Hit Nixon Break Target With Drawdown in Vietnam
U S command reports 6 000 American troops pulled from South Vietnam last week totaling 48 000 as of June 29 below the July 1 goal of 49 000. Most withdrawals affected the Army while 1 300 personnel moved to Thailand. Marine and Navy strengths fell 300 each.
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U.S
Saigon
South Vietnam
Nixon
Vietnam
Thailand
North
theUong Bi Electric
Haiphong
Saratoga
Cam Pha
UPS
Air Force
Marine Corps
Navy
Mormon Prophet Dies at 95 in Salt Lake City
Joseph Fielding Smith died of a heart attack aged 95 in Salt Lake City. Harold B. Lee, 73, ranking member of the council, was expected to be named his successor as prophet. Funeral services for Smith were set for noon Thursday at the Mormon Tabernacle on Temple Square.
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Salt Lake City
UPID
Harold B. Lee
Joseph Fielding Smith
Lee
Council of the Twelve Apostles
LDS First Presidency
Smith
Joseph Smith
Mormon, Tabernacle
Temple Square
New Politics Debate Divides Dixie Democrats
Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes leads Florida Democrats in warning that new politics could split the party and cost November victory. Southern delegates show split loyalties on McGovern and Wallaces influence, with conservatives prevailing in several committees and reform measures facing pushback.
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Washington
UPI
Robert.l. F. Sikes
Florida
Sikes
Miami Beach
Barry Goldwater
Republican Party
Goldwater
Socrats
Sen
George McGovern
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Sendey
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