Vietnam withdrawal plans expand to 40,000 more troops
Vice President Ky announced to an aide that 40,000 additional U.S. troops will depart Vietnam by November with as many as 200,000 withdrawn by year end 1970. Thieu reportedly approved after talks with acting Ambassador Berger and Gen. Abrams. Naval units to be reduced to about 5,000, with a naval advisory group remaining.
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Vietnam War troop cuts and delta infiltration noted
U S troop strength in Vietnam stood at 508000, down 1600 from the prior week, described as routine rotation not a real cut. The withdrawal moved units from the Mekong Delta as North Vietnamese forces in the delta reportedly doubled to 2000 3000 men. A Viet Cong regiment also moved in, with two North Vietnamese regiments operating in areas where no U S troops had been stationed. U S and South Vietnamese sources reported limited action, with 12 enemy rocket and mortar attacks and B52 bombers conducting seven missions 80 90 miles north of Saigon and near Da Nang.
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Arab Guerrillas Hit Israeli Outpost in Golan Heights
Arab guerrillas confronted an Israeli settlement in the occupied Golan Heights using bazookas and automatic fire, triggering a brief skirmish that wounded one Israeli civilian and fatally wounded a guerrilla. In parallel, Egyptian claims say Israeli raids were repelled along the Gulf of Suez as air strikes targeted Ras Za farana and Ras Gharib, with an eight hour artillery duel near Port Suez. UN talks on an Arab Israeli settlement were to begin by week’s end.
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Survey shows youth drug arrests rise in 89 cities
Washington reports a Senate subcommittee says narcotics and marijuana arrests doubled in two years as drugs reach schools and suburbs. Senator Thomas J. Dodd notes a thousand drug varieties among youth. Hearings begin on crackdowns with Adv Gen Mitchell pressing for tougher sentences and health officials seeking more treatment.
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Auto makers defend price lists at FTC hearings
DETROIT AP Auto makers led by General Motors Chrysler Ford and American Motors defend MSRP stickers before the FTC in Washington arguing the Monroney price notices aid buyers by showing base prices plus equipment and add-ons and that suggested prices are starting points for bargaining. Chrysler contends that if sticker prices reflect prevailing local prices consumers would lose room to bargain. California filed a $750 million suit against General Motors over sticker price claims.
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Nixon orders 75 percent rise in federal construction contracts
Index President Nixon recently ordered a 75 per cent increase in contracts for federal construction. True or false. See news quiz on page 17.
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Chuckle Quote About Laughing Fast and Storytelling
A wry quip notes that quick laughter hints at someone planning to tell the tale later. The remark playfully observes timing and intention in humor and storytelling.
More men needed to keep Irish peace
The British Army ordered 500 reinforcements to bolster its 6,500 troops in Belfast, stepping up patrols amid Catholic Protestant tensions. Facing growing hostility after weekend trooper deaths, the force will arrive soon to help police 16 hour shifts. Militant Protestant preacher Ian Paisley urged battle, claiming the fight is on.
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County funds vanish for courthouse plans as Mosher finds no federal aid
Lorain County leaders seek federal or state support for a $3 million county complex including courthouse and jail. Representative Mosher reports no available funds now or soon after intensive checks with U S Rep Brademas and staff. If funds fail, plan may shift to an administration building to cut $115,000 yearly rental costs.
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Crusading lawyer bets big at racetrack and wins big
Renton based attorney Alva C. Long aimed to lose 300 dollars by suing the state over an allegedly illegal gambling setup at Longacres Racetrack. Instead his pick Sun O'Mara won, paying 12.30 to 1 and delivering Long a 1,845 dollar payoff, thwarting his plan to ban gambling in the state.
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Missing sailor Brendan the Bold returns after 114 day Atlantic crossing
Bill Verity, a 43-year-old Irishman, reappeared in Cockburn Harbor Bahamas after a 114-day Atlantic voyage from Ireland intended to test a legend of Brendan the Bold. He survived Hurricane Debbie, borrowed food from ships, and aims to sail to Nassau after Bahamian entry papers caused delays.
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