Meo Tribesmen Seize Plain of Jars With US Aid
Meo forces led by Gen. Vang Pao, trained and equipped by the United States, capture most of the Plain of Jars in eastern Laos amid limited resistance. American sources report reliance on helicopters and C 123 planes to move troops and supplies, with artillery bases on hilltops and ongoing operations against North Vietnamese routes. Tropical storm Kim disrupts actions across Indochina, while some clashes near Nha Trang cause American casualties.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Central Intelligence Agency
Plain of Jars
Laos
Vientiane
Vang Pao
U.S
Xiangkhoang Aire Field
Bie
North Vietnam
Phai Mofa
Indochina
Ant
Kim
South Vietnam
Nha Trang
Howe
Faces and Voices Cut From Pentagon Contempt Case
CBS contends over editing and outtakes from The Selling of the Pentagon sparking a contempt fight with Congress. Key figures include CBS President Frank Stanton, VP Spiro Agnew, and Rep Harley Staggers as hearings probe what was cut and aired.
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CBS
Carl C. Craft
Associated Press
Washington
Pentagon
Congress
House Four
Stanton
Commerce Committee
America
House Armed Services Committee
Edward Hebert
D-Law
Agnew
Boston
Melvin Laird
Febert
CBS News
Richard S. Salant
Harley O. Staggers
W. Va
World Bank urges action to avert famine in East Pakistan
Washington based World Bank mission calls on President Yahya Khan to rush food to East Pakistan and remove West Pakistani troops accused of terror. Recommends civilian administration, emergency food distribution, restored transport links, and clear economic priorities to stem starvation and displacement amid the civil conflict. The report cites deaths estimated above 200,000 and 6 to 7 million refugees in India, with varied local conditions from Dacca to Kushtia.
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Washington
World Bank
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
East Pakistan
Iadia
Peter Cargill
Yahya
Pakistan
Veillion
India
Dacra
Chittagog
Kushtia
Draft Conferees Await Word From Melvin Laird
Washington AP report says congressional talks to resume the draft are paused for a week while awaiting a statement from Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird. Senator John C. Stennis urged the need for a draft extension bill for the country’s security and planned to discuss the bill with Laird.
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Melvin Laird
Washington
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Thig County
John C. Stennis
Armed Services Committee
Laird
Draft deadlock looms as Mansfield filibuster threat grows
The article notes a draft bill stalemate amid Senate Leader Mansfield's nine month deadline and House rejection. It mentions Laird support, a House Armed Services panel led by Hebert, and antiwar senators vowing to filibuster if the advisory date is removed.
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Stennis
Laird
Senate
U.S
Vietnam
Lin
House
Armed Services
F. Howard Hebert
D-La
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Bible Thought Reflects on Choice and Destiny
A religious reflection cites Matthew about many called and few chosen and notes that people may shape the world into a palace or a prison by their choices, attributed to astronomer John Lubbock in a brief quote.
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Matthew
John Lubbock
Jury Indicts Corona on 25 Murder Counts
In Yuba City California a Sutter County grand jury indicted Juan V. Corpha on 25 counts of murder relating to the peach orchard killings of transient field workers. The 18 member jury, led by foreman Robert Hunt, handed the indictment to Superior Court Judge John Hauck after hearing evidence since July 1. no arraignment date has been set.
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Yuba City
Calif
Juan V. Corpha
Sutter County
Grand Jury
Sutter County Hospital
Jwg
Robert Hunt
Superior Court
John Hauck
Johnston's No Roach Claim Remains Safe and Easy to Use
A colorless coating claims months of control for cockroaches and ants with harmless tapels. The product requires no dish removal, and a new spray applicator aids access to hard to reach spots.
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Johnston
Nixon Urged To Pursue Peace Offer
Washington AP Democrats urge Senate to push Nixon toward timely acceptance of Communist peace terms for South Vietnam. Senator Mansfield supports cautious exploration, Eagleton and Mansfield seek urgent resolution urging prompt, good faith negotiation with release of U.S. prisoners and U.S. troop withdrawal as core aims. Senate leader Scott brands some terms as unacceptable, noting demands for reparations and base dismantlement.
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Walter R. Mears
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Nixon
South
Vietnam
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Hanoi
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Sens
Thomas F. Eagleton
D- Mo
Walter TF
Manrtale
Dminn
U.S
Scott
Uniteds
U S Rebuffs Hanoi Drive to Sell Peace Plan
United States public reaction remains cool to a Viet Cong seven point peace proposal announced in Paris on July 1. Hanoi and North Vietnamese negotiators press claims of broader aims while U S officials question neutrality and coalition ideas, urging response through formal negotiation.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Hanoi
Paris
Saigon
State Department
Hlowever
Jaffer
Nguyen van Thuu
Nguyen Can Xon
Tran Thien Kheim
Mixon
South Vietnam
Senate
GOP
Hugh Scott
Siott
Scott
North Vietnam
King Hassan Cracks Down On Plotters
King Hassan III ordered a broad crackdown on suspected plotters after a weekend uprising. Moroccan authorities reported arrests of numerous officers, with more involved than prior estimates. Casablanca port was secured and travelers screened as Rabat and Casablanca police hunted small civilian groups amid tensions.
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Michael Goldsmith
Associated Press
Rabat
Forneco
Hassan III
Casablanca
Pasengers
Rabat Ani Casablanca
Hey
Radio
Crew Rescued After Russian Freighter Sinks Near Vancouver
The rescue coordination center reported a 275 foot Russian freighter sank in Pryce Channel near Toba Inlet mouth just before midnight Monday. Fourteen crew members were rescued by the fishpacker Delta and ferries to Vancouver, about 100 miles southeast, with one man possibly having a broken leg. Details were scarce as aboard crew spoke little English and an interpreter was sought on arrival at Steveston.
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Vancouver
B.C
Pryce Channel
Toba Inter
Delta
Steveston
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