Nixon Calls Laos Operation Worth It In Speech From White House
President Nixon defended the Laos operation as worth it and urged congressional approval of revenue sharing welfare reform and reorganization plans. He warned that setting a withdrawal date could jeopardize prisoner negotiations and prolong the war, while claiming South Vietnam has surpassed a milestone in development and that a March to April withdrawal would proceed with confidence. ABC estimated 9 to 10 million viewers for the televised address, far fewer than entertainment programs.
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Yanks pull back under Red Bush in Laos action
U S military reports seven Americans killed and four wounded with higher casualty estimates from field reports as U S helicopter units pull back from Nhe Sanh toward Chu Lai and Phu Bai. Western Quang Tri pauses, about 10 000 troops remain in the area as Khe Sanh nears closure. North Vietnamese raids destroy missile sites. Laos and North Vietnam battles widen with South Vietnamese forces clashing nearby.
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Hordar Crossing
Abandonment of Homestead and Relocation Questions
A reader asks how to abandon a homestead and file a relocation of homestead when moving, noting rules allow only one homestead per family and requesting exact procedures and verification methods. The letter cites Academy of Marion Pietre Avis and Sciences member verification of film viewings and details a separate inquiry about ecology terms and a replacement mask issue with local providers in Long Beach and Bearh.
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Melrose Ave
West Hollywood
Former candidate arrested in gun battle and theft crackdown
Former candidate tied to a gun battle with Williamson is named in a broad crackdown. Police seized items from multiple burglaries including a diamond ring and firearms as part of the investigation into stolen property and alleged rings. Several others connected to auto shops and businesses were arrested in the Long Beach area.
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E. Burnett
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International Towers
1. Ocean Blvd
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Locke
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Terb” Couril
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Lakewood
AGA Automotive
George McGray
Goldfield Ave
Pacific Coast Highway
William ©. Puller
Lime Ave
Gold Coast
Mulfers
Atlantic
Edward TT Bryan
Woodstock St
Tossmoor
Bryan
Aud Sales
Cecil Borrotgns
California Ave
A Waller
Civils
Maribox
Gail Twhimarnov
Garilen Crewe
Johns Mallon
Martines
Nixon asks Senate for SST funds and support
Senate debate centers on funding for the supersonic transport project with opposing views from leaders like Mansfield Saxbe and Tunney. Ziegler cautions no other steps are under consideration while Mansfield and Tunney argue the SST lacks votes and national benefit.
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Hein
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Iegler
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
House
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Robio
Calley defense objects to jurors' long deliberation and distractions
Calley defense argues the My Lai court martial jury dallies and was distracted by meals paychecks and television. Judge Kennedy says jurors may relax after long sessions but should deliberate when fresh. Latimer cites clipping noting a week of deliberation and requests for clothing and pay stubs as jurors reportedly watched TV and took breaks.
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le William L. Calley
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Atlanta Constitution
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Proposal to lower voting age to 18 reaches Congress
Report outlines a constitutional amendment to allow 18-year-olds to vote in federal elections. Backers seek rapid House passage and state ratification, noting 47 states already set higher voting ages and appeal for nationwide adoption next year. The amendment sets no presidential approval needed and could take up to seven years to become operative.
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