Viet Cong gain in Mekong Delta near Vi Thanh fight
In the Mekong Delta near the U Minh Forest Viet Cong forces gain a stronghold threatening Vi Thanh. Cease fire violations rose 20 percent with 86 infractions in 24 hours. Government losses included at least four killed and 77 wounded in two battles while 38 VC were killed. Additional clashes northwest killed 38 on the government side. Two SV helicopters were fired at with no casualties. UK US raids continued near Phnom Penh. Cambodian official warned Congress actions against bombing could spur insurgent attacks.
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State seeks $2 pay hike for New Mexico workers
In Santa Fe state officials launch a 2 per cent pay increase plan for 93 percent of classified state employees, raising minimum wages to 382 dollars monthly and lifting salaries across 1,050 job categories. About 780 workers would not receive raises. the proposal, drafted by Personnel Director Jerry Manzagol, targets July 1 implementation with a July 3 Personnel Board review and a final budget impact through 1974 Legisla ture. Deadline for agency responses is Tuesday.
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