South Vietnamese forces redeploy after Dambe battle in Cambodia
South Vietnamese troops abandon Dambe after four days of heavy combat that left hundreds of Communist and government casualties. About 1,500 paratroopers and rangers with 35 tanks pull back from Dambe, redeploying toward Krek as North Vietnamese reinforcements move northeast to reinforce two regiments. U.S. air support pounds Basel Hill while Phantom jets napalm the area.
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Poland's Politburo realigned by Gierek reshuffle
In Warsaw the Communist leader Edward Gierek reshaped the Politburo dropping Gomulka loyalists Jozef Cyrankiewicz Stefan Jedrychowski and Mieczyslaw Moczar while elevating Franciszek Szlachci Henryk Jablonski Mieczyslaw Jagielski and Wojciech Jaruzelski The overhaul enlarged the Central Committee to 115 with 60 percent new or promoted members and signaled Gierek's consolidation of power.
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Belgrade Leader Resigns Amid Croatia Crisis
Srecko Bijelic, top Croatian Communist, resigns from Zagreb party post claiming deviation from line. Belgrade charges Croatia leadership with nationalism fueling a crisis of ideas. Central Committee to meet Sunday as senior figures face likely dismissal. Croatia experiences rising nationalist sentiment and student strikes influencing unrest.
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Italy vote still shows no leader on fourth ballot
Italy again failed to elect a president as parliamentary ballots yielded little change. Vice Premier Francesco De Martino led Christian Democrat Amintore Fanfani with 411 to 377 votes from 1,008 senators deputies and regional government representatives, shaping the future of Italian democracy.
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East West Germany approve wall and traffic accords
Berlin report says East and West Germany approved wall and traffic agreements to ease Cold War tensions in divided Berlin. The pacts aim to facilitate West Berlin access to East Germany, reduce harassment, and pave the way for broader steps such as a security conference and potential UN membership for both Germanies.
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