U S casualties mount in Vietnam with planes shot down
In Vietnam last week the U S Command reported 396 American deaths and five U S fighter bombers lost over South Vietnam. Allied spokesmen tallied 2 420 enemy fatalities while U S and South Vietnamese forces suffered increased losses. Army units seized over 10 tons of munitions and 154 tons of food as they closed on Viet Cong bases.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
South Vietnam
South
U.S
de Nang
U.S. Ith Light Infantry Brigade
da Nang
Make Room Fellas In A City Wide Math Test
A Stuyvesant policy barring female students from the math test faces a constitutional challenge as sex discrimination asserts the all male rule violates equal protection. The case centers on access to a city wide assessment and argues for inclusive testing eligibility.
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Stuyvesant
Alice DeRivers
Stuyvesant High School
New York
Alice
Death of American Soldier Blamed on Viet Cong Captors
An AP report notes a U S Army autopsy faulted Viet Cong medical bunglings for the death of Spec 4 James W Brigham Jr who died at Walter Reed General Hospital days after being released on New Year’s Day. The soldier was among three Americans released by the Vietcong to an American military team.
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Fred 5
Hoffman
Washington
U.S. Army
James W. Brigham Jr
Walter Reed General Hospital
Brigham
Ocala
Fla
Vietnam
Cong
U.S
Hunger Strikes Highlight Czech Reform Push and Exile Returns
Two Czech reformers returned from self exile while hunger strikes in multiple cities press for Jan Palach’s demand. The AP outlines Brigham’s wartime death, Viet Cong and Army statements, and the mixed reactions of Czech figures Ota Sik and Eduard Goldstuecker as they plan brief returns from Europe.
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Frank-Crepeau
Associated Press
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Jan Pa
Jack
Rally Pushes Wall Street Higher Amid Broad Gains
The Dow gains 2.73 points to 247.80 in early trading as steels motors and aircrafts lead the advance. Brokers cite rising auto sales in mid January and improving earnings from major corporations as reasons for optimism.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Thay
Opt. Malar
Wall Street
Vietna
Paris
Prominent Bat Ad PR Promises Eightfold Boost
The Daily Mail reports a bold promotional push amid unclear details. AP News coverage notes the promise includes a major expansion plan with an emphasis on new initiatives and measurable outcomes.
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Daily Mail
Magerstos
AP News
Lyndon Johnson Says It Hurts Good To Miss Power
SAUL PETT reports from Stonewall Texas on Lyndon Baines Johnson after three days from the White House. He says he is happy with his decision to withdraw from pursuing another term, sees benefits for Vietnam peace talks, and notes less domestic protest. Mrs Johnson adds humor about cluttered closets as the couple speaks on their Pedernales River ranch.
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Saul Pett
Stonewall
Tex
Texas
Lyndon Baines Johnson
White House
Johnson
North Vietnam
America
Pedernales River
President
Lyndon Johnson
Hanoi
Paris
Isles
Muskie Tests 1972 Winds On Southern Tour
Senator Edmund Muskie opened a coast to coast drive to test the political winds for a 1972 presidential bid in Dallas Texas. He spoke at a Jewish Welfare Federation dinner praising Democratic unity while signaling openness to criticism of President Nixon.
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Dallas
Tex
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Washington
Texas
Forth Worth
Muskie
Richard Nixon
White House
States
Japan
England
Jewish Welfare Federation
Nixon
Protestant Extremists Disrupt Unity Service in London
Protestant extremists interrupted a World Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service at St Paul’s Cathedral shouting anti Vatican slogans as Cardinal Heenan spoke. Outside, Rev Ian Paisley faced egg and tomato thrown counter demonstrations while Rev Thomas Foster faced indecency charges for interrupting the service.
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Godfrey Anderson
London
Ireland
Ian Paisley
Thomas Foster
Christian Unity
John Cardinal Heenan
Britain
Canterbury
Michael Ramsey
Cardinal Heenan
Paisley
Belfast
Toma D
Special Vote Seen Necessary For Amendments
In Annapolis Maryland Senate Democratic leader Sen Roy N Staten says a special election is needed to decide any constitutional amendments. He cites limited voting machines for the 1970 ballot and the load of amendments. He bills two measures: longer sessions and a salary review panel. A potential flaw may delay salaries if referendum is required.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Senate
Roy N. Staten
D-Balto County
Judiciary Committee
Staten
Baltimore City
General Assembly
Legislative Salary Commission
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland Bar Association
House
Prayer for wisdom to lead and repair past errors
A prayer attributed to Alfred N. Sayres of Lancaster Pennsylvania asks God for guidance in managing the world responsibly. It pleads for new insights courage and bold achievements in the coming year through Christ.
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Christ
Alfred N. Sayres
Lancaster
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Election System Changes Studied By John Chadwick
Senators debate reform to presidential electors proposing abolish the electoral college and award votes by congressional district or by direct popular vote. Key sponsors Bayh and Scott push for a majority winner and special joint session if no ticket wins a majority. Critics warn of party impact and splinter risks.
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John Chadwick
Associated Press
Washington
Penn Bailey
Senate
Judiciary
Birch
Sion
Scott
North Carolina
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Electoral College
Bank Robbers Guard Loot With Jaguar
In Baltimore an assistant U S attorney described a 75 pound jaguar used to guard over $13 000 of stolen cash hidden in a St Louis motel room. FBI raid exposed the cat prowling near two suitcases containing the loot. Three people then on trial in federal court were later linked to a $4 557 First National Bank robbery on July 30. The jaguar was acquired by one defendant during a Bahamas trip.
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Baltimore
Stephen D. Shawe
United States Attorney
St. Louis
Shane
FBI
First National Bank
Shawe
Jagtar
Bahamas
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Sik
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Humphrey
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Eden
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