Midshipmen at Kings Point Oppose Indochina Parade
A group of 73 Merchant Marine Academy midshipmen refuse to march in the Armed Forces Day parade in New York City citing moral objections to the Vietnam War and Cambodia expansion. They warn of possible severe disciplinary action, including dismissal, and handed a statement to academy officials through Capt. Edward Knutsen.
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N.Y
UPI
U.S
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Armed’Forces
Indochina
Edward Lynch
New York City
Academy
Edward Knutsen
Gordon McClintock
Cambodia
Cambodian Push Enters Third Week Near Phnom Penh
Saigon reports the Cambodian drive enters its third week as South Vietnamese troops close to Phnom Penh and U.S. losses rise with 10 killed and 13 wounded. A 24 hour truce for Buddha’s birthday is proposed by Saigon starting Monday, while U.S. helicopters suffer casualties and a shift in enemy HQ appears inland.
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Saigon
UPD
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
U.S
Buddha
South Vietnam
Vietnam
William B. Rosson
Agnew Draws Dozens of Speaking Invitations
Vice President Spiro Agnew has about 50 invitations to speak at commencements in the coming weeks and numerous bids to appear before campus political groups. He has accepted one campus invite where aides expect little trouble, while the White House withholds an announcement. Agnew told governors he wants to visit colleges to debate and discuss issues with students, but activists and radicals complicate campus dialogue.
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Washington
UPD
Spiro
Agnew
Herbert Thompson
White House
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