Citadel battle hits North Vietnamese force in Quang Tri
South Vietnamese marines battered Communist troops near the Citadel in Quang Tri province, killing 132 and leaving government losses at 11 dead and 22 wounded. A Vietnam air crash near Pleiku killed eight aboard, including one American. Additional air strikes and battlefield reports describe heavy U.S. B52 activity around Que Son and Quang Tri City as operations against North Vietnamese forces continued.
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Chess matches enter week less emotionally
In Reykjavik Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer clash amid reports of chair repairs and protest avoidance as chess fans await Sunday's 19th game. Mindszenty arrives in Brussels amid a 1000th anniversary tribute while Fischer gains another half point in a tied match.
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Civilian casualties in Vietnam surge after new offensive
Civilian injuries in South Vietnam rose over 100 percent since the new communist offensive began in April. By July 24, 788 civilians were wounded, averaging 6,197 per month compared with 2,700 before the offensive. Reporting gaps suggest many more casualties and deaths occurred, with estimates ranging widely. US officials note missing comprehensive death tallies, and most wounds are from mines, mortars, guns, and artillery.
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Oil accord moves closer in Middle East talks
Arab oil producers and Western firms report near agreement on a package plan to reshape the industry. Saudi Oil Minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani and company spokesman Arthur Palmer said progress is the best since February talks, with a demand for at least 20 percent participation in Western drilling operations.
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