Cambodian Forces Press Cambodia Vietnam War Front
Allied and Cambodian units fight near Neak Leung across the Mekong as mercenaries flood in to bolster defences. By river and air, 30,000 troops occupy Cambodia with 8,000 Americans and 23,000 South Vietnamese. Two battalions are cut off west of the Mekong while authorities rally reinforcements and mass armored columns near Ba Tha.
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Mekong River
Neak Leung
Phnom Penh
Maj
Leavkar
Koki Thom
U.S
Svay Rieng
Krmpong Phnom
Mekong
Samrong
Cambouia
Saigon
Ba Tha
US Ends Bombing in North Vietnam Announcement
Presidential Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler said there was no resumption of bombing in the North. Defense Secretary Laird noted no further air raids are planned unless North Vietnam attacks. Henkin described reinforced protective strikes along the Laos Cambodia border against sites near Barthelemy, Ban Karat Pass, and north of the DMZ. Senate Foreign Relations Committee charged a constitutional overreach in Indochina policy and urged repeal of the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin resolution. Libyan Revolutionary Command Council issued a labor law banning strikes and granting equal rights to women.
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Ronald L. Ziegler
Capitol Hill
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
North Vietnam
Ming
Henkin
U.S
Laos, Cambodia
U Ted
Barthelemy Ass
Ban Karat Pass
Demilitarized Zone
Tanoi
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nixon
Congress
Executive Branch
Indochina
Senate
Gulf of Tonkin
Southeast Asia
Tripoli
Libyan Revolutionary Command Council
Libyan Pews Agency
Kosygin Criticizes Cambodia Action in Question Session
Soviet premier Kosygin denounced United States military moves in Cambodia and Southeast Asia, pledging a resolute rebuff from Viet Nam andCambodia and urging global action to halt the aggression. He urged pause before SALT reassessment and rejected Omega Convention reconvening.
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Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Cambodia
United States
Kosygin
Vienna
Nixon
Indochina
Cambordia
Coast Guard keeps search for 21 missing from ditched jet
Coast Guard continued the hunt for 21 missing after a jetliner ditched in the Caribbean. Of 41 known survivors, one person did not survive. The DBCS jet was leased from Overseas National Airways and flew from New York to St Martin when poor visibility forced a water landing. Captain Halsey DeWitt and four crew members survived. he reported ditching after the aircraft ran out of fuel.
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San Juan
PB. 1
U.S. Coast Guard
Caribbean
New York
Coast Guard
Overseas National Airways
St. Martin
Lerward Islands
Roger Sehmidt
New York City
Halsey DeWitt
Hopewell Junction
N.Y
St. Croix
Virgin Islands
Uct
Gunmen Hold Up Buena Park Store in Weekend Heist
Police said Corley and Garr entered after closing with drawn guns, abducted six employees, forced the manager to open the safe, and threatened to kill hostages and themselves unless allowed to leave. Mrs. Garcia spotted them, triggering a police response and a 45 minute standoff ending with Corley surrendering.
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Don Martian
Buena Park
Corley and
Garr
Martin
Maria
Cypress
la Palma
Orange County
Corley
Coring
West Covina
Do Not Pass CHP Caravan Signals Traffic Slowdown
A California Highway Patrol caravan used two lanes with Do Not Pass signs to slow weekend and holiday traffic in a dangerous area. Border patrol checked northbound vehicles and waved them through. The program aims to train drivers to reduce speed voluntarily as traffic control in the area remains temporary.
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California Highway Patrol
Long Beach
Mexico
City struggles to replace Rainbow Pier fans plead for access
In Long Beach, residents protest after Rainbow Pier removal leaving fishermen and retirees with limited access. They cite beaches closed to swimmers, blocked channels, and a wall at Alamitos Day to deter campers, urging police to enforce fishing rights and restore public space.
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Rainbow Pier
Alamitos
Appia Way
Vik
Long Beach
Churches Tax Break Upheld
The Supreme Court rejected overturning New York State tax exemption on church owned property used solely for religious worship. The 7 to 1 decision, written by Chief Justice Warren Burger, maintains religious bodies receive property tax relief similar to other states. The ruling follows earlier limits on coercion claims and upholds a ban on certain sexy advertising in mail.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
New York State
Warren E. Burger
Frederick Walz
Staten Island
Burger
Congress
Cook Publishers
Eightmatt
Attorney General
AF Plane Crashes Near Hamilton Base With 14 Aboard
A twin engine Air Force T29 Convair crashed shortly after takeoff from Hamilton Air Force Base. Fourteen persons were aboard and ground crews located the wreckage eight miles northeast of the base. Coast Guard helicopters were sent to the scene and officials said there were no survivors.
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Hamilton Air Force Base
UPI
Air Force
Air Force Base
Highway Patrol
Petaluma
Coast Guard
Hbase
Fairchild Base
Wash
Woman Aided by Reinecke Dies in Sacramento
Mrs. Ramona Garcia aged 31 died from burns after setting herself on fire. The coroner listed the death as self-inflicted. Lt Gov Id Reinecke, who had briefly saved her life, saw her on fire while returning from a Little League opening day ceremony.
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Sacramento
UPI
Ramona Garcia
Id Reinecke
Reinecke
Plane Falls in L B Yard Survivors Describe Narrow Escape
A small plane crashed into a yard in LB, four aboard survived. Pilot McGeary sustained a forehead gash and possible concussion, admitted to Community Hospital in good condition. His wife Rosemary and two Becker neighbors were treated and released. Neighbors recalled praying as the plane clipped power lines and tore off the right wing near Skylinks golf course.
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McGeary
Community Hospital
George Chittick
Beckers
MecGeary
Skylinks
Weight Watchers event celebrates Detroit area weigh loss
Thousands gathered Sunday as Michigan residents celebrated weight losses totaling 28 670 pounds. About 3 000 attendees cheered winners including Joanne Burr a 35 year old nurse from Dearborn Heights who dropped from 319 to 43 pounds in 63 weeks. The event featured awards and a fashion show sponsored by Weight Watchers Inc.
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Sth
Michigan
Joanne Burr
Subuurban
Dearborn Heights
Weight Watchers Inc
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South Vietnam
North Viet
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Ziegler
Libya
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R.A.B
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Army
Army Public Information Offices
Los Angeles
Prevention
M.A
Long Heath
Action Line
George Prastka
Costa Mesa
Cap
L.B. Yard
Vel
Rosemary
Jack
Grace Deakins
Santee
San Diego
Becker
Chittick
Chris Lovell
Marshall Junnior High
Fidler
Willer Avenue
Pageantry Street
Weather Road
Spring Street
Lakewood Blvd
Das
Ayorada
Bsfo
Suria
Hotpoint
Hotpoint Portable
Pull Bullane
Edywarna Thalvete
Tia mi Aa Ie
Wilea
Grisnor
Elnevic
Soma Colart
Tnlor TV
Han Kubin
Antannas
Inet Hute
Assichany
Ollabub
Pic Snutaten
Rena
Baker's
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