Terrorism At The Ballot Box In S Vietnam
Viet Cong attacks mar South Vietnam’s senatorial elections as voting hits a record turnout of 92.2 percent. Eight people killed in Viet Cong incidents. Democracy and White Elephant blocs lead in early returns amid ongoing border fighting and ceasefire violations.
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S. Vietnam
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Democracy Party
Thieu
Tran van Lam
South Vietnam
Senate
Central Highlands
Kontum
Bui Bao Truc
Gunmen Hold Out In Bank Siege Fourth Day In Stockholm
In Stockholm a gunman and one accomplice hold hostages in a bank vault for a fourth day. Police and government leaders pledge to free workers as supply drops and sanitation become critical inside the 19 by 40 foot vault. A life term convict aiding the gunman is with them while authorities weigh how to deliver food and necessities safely. Meanwhile a Girl Scout camping demonstration drew a crowd at Jamesway Plaza with uniforms on display.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Olof Palme
Lennart Geijer
Carl Person
Palme
Government House
Clark Olofsson
Get Lough
Vno
Girl Scout Bay
Jamesway Plaza
Somerset
Berlin
Rockwood
Sipesville
Listie
Friedens
Talus Rock
New Scandal Indictments Not Due Soon
Washington AP reports indictments in the Watergate break in and cover up probe likely wait on final court ruling over White House tapes. Sirica to rule by Wednesday with appeals possibly delaying decision and Cox seeking quick action to avoid flawed timing.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Watergate
Archibald Cox
Cox
Grand Jury
Unease Grows Over Cuba Embargo Policy
Washington sources say hemispheric support for the nine year Cuba embargo is eroding. Official OAS policy blocks ties with Cuba, but leaks and opposition hint the embargo could be voted out as Fidel Castro’s image shifts in the region.
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Washington
Cuba
Organization of American States
Fidel Castro
Skylab Nears Halfway Point in 99 Day Mission
Skylab passes halfway of its 99 day trek with crew Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma reporting solid progress. Repairs and space walks have stabilized the station and a rescue mission remains on stand by at Cape Kennedy though not anticipated.
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Space Chinter
Houston
Skylab
Space
Alan Bean
Owen KK Garriott
Jack KR. Lousma
Ina
Cape Kennedy
Fla
All England Placed On Security Alert
London reports a national security alert as Prime Minister Heath orders action against a terrorist bombing campaign. Two injured at the London Stock Exchange, three at the Bank of England, with eight more letter bombs believed in circulation. Police urge staff not to touch unfamiliar letters and to call police.
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London
Edward Heath
Bombay
Britain
Heaviest fighting shifts along Cambodia highways amid siege
Cambodian insurgents and North Vietnamese forces clash along Highways 1 4 and 5 near Phnom Penh halting traffic to the sea and rice routes. Government reports say 11 soldiers dead 26 wounded while the rebels suffer over 200 killed with armored support from U S weapons.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Am Rong
Khmer Rouge
Highway 1
Shapp says he would do it again as governor
Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp reflects on his tenure amid tough experiences and politics. He predicts a decision on disbanding the liquor monopoly within 10 days and notes he would not support impeachment against Nixon unless full Watergate facts are disclosed. Weather outlook: Western Pennsylvania shows partly cloudy and hot conditions with 80s to near 90s highs.
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Philadelphia
Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
Shapp
Lou Gordon
Gordon
Harrisburg
Herbert Denenberg
Congress
Nixon
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Kompong Som
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Sauron Command
Kontum City
Aun Landers
Joyce Brothers
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Sylvia Porter
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