VN DMZ assault drives ARVN retreat near Quang Tri
Nearly 50,000 Bemaved troops overran DMZ defenses Saturday forcing retreat about 10 miles toward the Cua Viet Dong Ha line. Refugees stream from Cam Lo as outposts fall and Quang Tri base comes under rifle fire. North Vietnam claims shot down three U S planes amid a broad offensive seen as a test of Nixon Vietnamization and Paris talks.
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Tokyo
Easter opens Berlin gates for thousands
Tens of thousands of West Berliners crossed into East Berlin and other East German cities for Easter reunions. Police estimate 400000 to 700000 visitors over the weekend as East Germany used the moment to urge ratification of Soviet Poland nonaggression pacts.
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Jordan to get U S jets in Jordanian air force plan
UPI reports King Hussein secured U S agreement to supply as many as 24 F5 fighter jets over two years with initial deliveries this year. Schedule, numbers, and ground equipment to be negotiated while U S officials emphasize Jordan’s economic and military support. Hussein remains in Washington for medical checkups and will appear on Meet the Press.
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Easter Sermon Emphasizes Christ Overcomes World and Death
The sermon by Otto McIE proclaims Jesus as the overcomer of the world and death, linking resurrection to daily faith. It urges believers to live the Easter message continually, renew the spirit, and seek what is above through Christ who lives. The reflection cites Easter as a perpetual experience, not a single day.
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Sand beckons collegiates for annual rites of spring
Associated Press reports thousands of college students gathered at warm weather resorts for spring break. In Santa Cruz and Palm Springs officials noted subdued crowds with few incidents. Ft Lauderdale and Myrtle Beach officials projected tens of thousands with generally calm behavior and few legal actions compared to earlier years.
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The Cross Thirst and Salvation: Reflections From Faith
The piece blends religious meditation on Jesus Christ with a brief note on crowds in Nassau, noting thousands of youths abroad and limited unrest. It emphasizes Jesus thirst on the cross as a symbol of seeking humanity’s liberation from sin and the promise of eternal life through faith and witness.
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