Allies tighten hold on COSVN in Cambodia and Vietnam
Allied forces led by heavy air raids closed in on Communist sanctuaries in Cambodia and surrounded Hanoi’s COSVN area in a joint push. Reports say up to 7,000 Communist troops were in the area, with 634 killed in the offensives and several U.S. aircraft losses including two helicopters and a Phantom.
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Radiation leak reported after two Nevada underground blasts
At Yucca Flat Nevada a small amount of radiation was released after two low yield nuclear devices were detonated within 30 minutes. The AEC said the reading near ground zero was very low and not expected to drift beyond the test area. Both tests were under 20 000 tons of TNT and numbered 15 and 16 in Nevada for the year, raising underground nuclear blasts to 216.
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Joe Louis ordered to mental hospital
Joe Louis the former world heavyweight champion, 56, was taken from his Denver summer home to the Colorado Psychiatric Hospital for examination after a hold-for-treatment order was issued by Probate Judge David Brofman at the request of his son Joseph L. Barrow Jr. The order allows up to six months of inpatient observation and treatment with medical approval. Louis showed distress but went with sheriff officers. his wife Martha cited past therapy and efforts to help him.
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Apollo 13 explosion blamed on short circuit and oxygen fire
Deputy NASA administrator George Low announced that investigators likely found a short circuit and an oxygen fire caused the Apollo 13 explosion. The review cites previous Apollo 1 deaths in 1967 and notes new safety measures may affect the Apollo 14 schedule.
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Garage Fire Causes $4,000 Damage at Residence
A garage fire at 8:55 p.m. caused $4,000 damage to the Lyle Fagen home at 8107 E Cypress. Firemen said the blaze was confined to the garage and started when lacquer thinner used to clean car parts near a hot water heater ignited.
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Subway bans arty poster in London stations
London Transport refused posters for an art festival in subway stations as the imagery displayed naked breasts. A transport spokesman called the breasts shocking pink with chromium plated light bulbs and said the visuals were very offensive to the traveling public.
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SRP backs ash emission limits for Navajo plant
Salt River Project and partners Arizona Public Service Co and Tucson Gas and Electric Co support state Board of Health rules to reduce fine coal ash from the Navajo plant in Page to 0.6 percent. critics warn tougher standards may be needed for a Kasparowitz project nearby.
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Page
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Scottsdale Community Players Hold Tryouts for Pirandello Play
The Scottsdale Community Players announce auditions for Six Characters in Search of an Author to be staged in June at Stagebrush Theatre. Directors Jim Newcomer seeks adults 20 to 40, two boys and two girls aged 15 to 20, and a boy and girl 11 to 15.
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Stagebrush Theatre
Pirandello
Jim Newcomer
Obituary for Robert G. Carroll 60 Scottsdale resident
Robert G. Carroll of 1911 N 70th St died Friday at home at age 60. Born in San Francisco he was an importer and interior decorator. Survived by wife Elma two daughters Jolee Carroll and Mrs Gerald R Rutz. one sister Mrs John Lauder out of state. three grandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Monday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel with interment at Mesa City Cemetery.
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COSVN Known as secret South Vietnam HQ near Cambodia
Allied intelligence portrays COSVN as the top Communist war HQ in southern Vietnam, with a teletype link to Hanoi and extreme security. Interrogations describe a jungle complex across the Cambodian border near Sai Gon, a hidden lake, no anti aircraft guns, and guards with limited knowledge of other areas. A dummy headquarters was even used to fool a Soviet visitor. The system connects COSVN sections by telephone links.
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Campus violence erupts as Cambodia protests spread
Protests against Nixon's Cambodia decision sparked clashes across Maryland Seattle New Haven Yale Michigan State Kent State and more. Police used tear gas cattle prods and munitions while National Guard patrolled. At College Park 25 demonstrators and 3 officers injured. widespread damage and looting reported.
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