Heavy mortar attack hits Luang Prabang airfield in Laos
Communists fired heavy mortars at Luang Prabang airfield as Souvanna Phouma appealed for more ammunition to resist the attack. The assault allegedly prevented a U S C130 transport from delivering artillery shells. Soviet Cosmos satellite 401st launched into orbit from Moscow.
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Vatican to discuss celibacy rule change for married priests
The International Synod of Roman Catholic Bishops will discuss permitting married men to become priests in areas of acute need. The 54 page Latin agenda, approved by Pope Paul VI, limits the change to rare cases and does not allow priests to marry and continue ministry.
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India backs East Pakistan revolt amid war cries
New Delhi says it welcomes the democratic action of East Pakistanis led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as tanks confront unarmed civilians. Indira Gandhi notes the uprising and says a decision will be made, while Swaran Singh offers relief for war victims.
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